The Feed & Seed Circle Will Be Unbroken
“Ryman of the Blue Ridge” building turns 100 When Pastor Phillip Trees took over the Feed & Seed in 2007, he encountered some deep-seated…
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Every Year is a Good Year for Dahlias
According to The National Garden Bureau, 2019 is the Year of the Dahlia. And according to Bullington Gardens, every year should be the year…
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Because Milk Doesn’t Grow in Grocery Stores
Farm City Day isn’t a fraction as big as the Apple Festival. What’s more, organizers like Steve Pettis stress that the day is all…
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Libations in the Library
It’s no mystery that wine makes scavenger hunts more fun “We think it’s the most fun you can have in a library,” declares Lanier…
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Not the Prince’s Polo
Equestrian sport is all about fast moves and enthusiastic fans “Keep your head on a swivel!” was the succinct advice offered by the arena…
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The Inside Scoop
Competitive ice-cream-eating champs will try for a “three-peat” Showing up on a Tuesday to the North Carolina Mountain State Fair two years ago turned…
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Twenty Countries, Twenty Flavors
Festival encompasses a complex array of cultures Henderson County is rich in residents from Latin America, and Fiesta Hendersonville is the chance to experience…
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Grow Big or Go Home
The Southern Appalachians are known for a comfortable climate and for extreme biodiversity — including pumpkins without limits. Susie Zuerner has been cultivating up…
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Carnegie Library and Other Rich Discoveries
Comprehensive architectural tour turns Main Street inside out Doug Gelbert has literally written the book on walking tours. More accurately, he’s written hundreds of books on…
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Wheeling Out the Degrees
A popular automotive program at Blue Ridge Community College is taught by Brian Johnson, an experienced master technician. It’s part of a two-year degree…
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Summer Camp With Cocktails
For many women, body-positive retreat is a chance to recapture a part of childhood Annette Richmond has visited dozens of countries since she rebranded…
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A Matter of Justus
Pioneering U-Pick farm is finally a presence at Apple Festival For more than 70 years, Hendersonville has hosted the North Carolina Apple Festival, celebrating…
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