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Spring 2026
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Coffee Culture
Entrepreneur Joel Friedman builds community in Marshall
Savory Sojourn
Swan Creek vineyards entice with an herb festival
Joy Bistro
Joy Bistro in Boone easily sets itself apart from its merchant neighbors with the twinkle of taverna lights strung from the pergola sheltering its...
True to Form
With a commitment to sustaining the craft he loves, chairmaker Brian Boggs is leading the handmade furniture industry toward an enduring future.
Lotuses of the Valley
A waterscape continues to bloom thanks to a lotus expert’s family
City Planter
Bill Whipple envisions Asheville with ample fruits and berries to feed us all
Native Roots
A family of plant lovers keeps indigenous species thriving
Florabundance
In Big Sandy Mush, a couple invites U-pickers to harvest an array of brilliant blooms
Call of the Wild
An outdoor skills program introduces women to fishing, archery, plant identification, and a heightened sense of confidence
Scottish Lineage
Julian Morton's community, Invershiel, recreated a bit of his homeland in the High Country
Urban Oases
Take a spring break with four strolls flush with flora
A Sense of the Past
An exhibit unveils an obscure bit of African-American history
Road Trip: Hickory
Head east for a historic home tour, delicious sandwiches, and furniture shopping
Green Span
Lake Lure residents envision a greener future for a decommissioned historic bridge
Piece Work
Waynesville artist Margaret Roberts transforms watercolor with collage techniques
Celebrating Doc
This year, MerleFest honors the life and legacy of one of the country's greatest pickers
30 Ways to Relax
Make the most of winter’s laid-back pace with our list of guaranteed ways to pamper yourself—mind, body, and spirit
Comfort Zone
A yoga devotee brings her passion to market with vibrant bolsters, meditation cushions, and more
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Ambrozia’s Deviled Eggs
Steak au Poivre
Honey & Walnut Goat Cheese Risotto
Chocolate-Cherry Hand Pies
Tomato Terrine
Crab Apple Juice
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Smoky Pecan Pralines
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