Constant Gardener
On the hunt for spring gardening tips? The Master Gardeners’ Spring Garden Symposium at the Transylvania County Library on March 19 features classes on…
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The Secret Life of Bees
Ever wonder what bees are buzzing about? With spring’s return, the Namaste Center in Flat Rock is getting to the bottom of bees’ strange…
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Under the Stars
Just two days before the vernal equinox that marks the first moment of spring, astronomers will lead a night sky observation on March 18…
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Mills River Tomato Guru is Sought for the Fruit of His Knowledge
“It takes a lot of work to grow tomatoes,” Dr. Paul Shoemaker says as he examines his tall, staked rows on a quarter-acre plot…
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In the Spirit of Sandburg
At Carl Sandburg’s retirement estate, Connemara, in Flat Rock, fans can get a strong sense of the poet’s NC years through tours, exhibits,…
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Going Home Again: The Reawakening
With a major movie in the works and a whole month of activities scheduled for Thomas Wolfe’s 114th birthday, it’s time to discover (or…
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The Plant Whisperer
John Murphy speaks softly about his accomplishments as director of Bullington Gardens, a public garden and horticultural center in Henderson County. He recalled the…
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A Christmas Pilgrimage
A small gym in a small school transforms every December 25th, not unlike a stable in Bethlehem. At the Bounty of Bethlehem, a free,…
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Poet Holly Iglesias has returned to the saints. “It’s a huge relief after writing about pipe bombs and Uzis in laundromats,” she says (see…
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