Elk in Our Mountains of North Carolina
These majestic animals are the largest mammal in the state, and are easiest to see in early fall during their mating season.
Category: Home & Garden
Creative Pursuits: An Airy, Handmade Home in Capitol Heights
Daniel and Susan Woodard Kelly renovated their 1950s-era house to suit their family, filling it with art, vintage finds and family heirlooms.
Giving Garden: Preston Montague’s Welcoming Landscape
This Durham garden expert transformed a small, gravelly front yard into a thriving ecosystem of herbs, perennials and succulents.
Rooted in Raleigh: Whitney & Josh Otto’s Friendly, Elegant Home
This Five Points house was renovated to suit a family of four. It’s filled with classic furnishings, fun patterns and NC-made pieces.
Look, But Don’t Touch: Stinging Caterpillars of North Carolina
Get to know this small group of venomous insects that can irritate humans. They’re pretty cool-looking, too!
Artful Home: Larry and Debbie Robbins’ Living Gallery
This modern home is equal parts a family gathering space and a gallery, designed to showcase Raleigh arts supporters’ incredible collection.
Simple Life: Let There Be Darkness
A trip abroad reminds this writer’s of the night sky — and that the trees and songbirds in his yard back home are worth preserving.
Flying Jewels: The Hummingbirds of Summer
Learn about Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, the only species of hummingbird that nests in the eastern United States.
Dirt Roots: Effie Underwood’s North Raleigh Garden
Over two decades, this wooded lot has been transformed with gravel pathways, sun and shade plantings, and unique artwork.
The Floral Fireworks in Your Garden
Look around your yard this Fourth of July — you may find some plants that remind you of a brilliant fireworks display.
In Their Element: An Art-Filled Mid-century Modern Home
Thoughtful renovations and an eye for collecting are the hallmarks of Dan Fulkerson and Rey Garcia’s lovingly restored home.
Tropical Transformation: An African Inspired Landscape in Morrisville
This colorful and carefully curated garden links Morrisville couple Berry and Dick Hayter to their roots in Zimbabwe and beyond.
Walking on Water: The Wonders of Water Striders
A closer look at the floating bugs that glide along the surface of creeks and ponds — and the mysteries surrounding them.
Roanoke Ramblings: Paddling North Carolina’s Amazon
Traveling by canoe, this nature writer explores the rich, ecologically diverse area of our state’s swamplands.