Vanishing From View: Images of North Carolina’s Rural Landscape
A longtime journalist, photographer Scott Sharpe has made a personal project of documenting the state’s farming and small-town communities.
Category: Home & Garden
Casual Delights: At Home with Charlotte and Joseph Jeffers
The Raleigh creatives and business owners behind Stanbury and Union Camp Collective turn inward, especially during the month of February.
February Garden Tips: Winter Life
On your checklist this month: prune woody shrubs, feed your feathered friends and consider adding camellias to your plot.
Ghosts of the Woods: Bobcats in North Carolina
Close encounters with our state’s only wild feline — the fierce, fast and rarely-seen Lynx rufus, or bobcat.
January Garden Tips: Winter Color
Take advantage of warmer days to plant bulbs and note what’s in bloom during this otherwise cold, dark season.
Trees at Eye Level: How Well Do You Know Your Bark?
It’s easy to identify trees by their leaves — but could you do it without looking up? Take this quiz before your next woodland walk.
Barnett Adler’s Clever Home
The local designer made his 1970s home inviting through smart design solutions and an accessible, eclectic blend of furnishings.
December Garden Tips: Go Wild
During this festive month, gather winter vegetation for your holiday spreads, let your plants grow and transplant woody shrubs and trees.
Wood Carvers: The Fascinating World of Woodpeckers
North Carolina’s eight species of this delightful, noisy bird have some cool adaptations… and serve an important role in our ecosystem.
Shared Passion: A Garden that Showcases Japanese Maples
Lynn and Jim Swanson have created a layered, colorful landscape around their Wood Valley home that particularly shines in autumn.
Take Stock: November Garden Tips
This month, enjoy the emergence of autumn tones, prune shrubs and start a second round of cold-weather greens.
A Closer Look at Autumn Leaves
Take time during this crisp month to admire the abundance of fall color in our area and the intricate beauty of a single leaf.
Tranquil Beauty in Budleigh
An unexpected fresh start allowed this Raleigh family to create their dream home from scratch, with the help of Tula Summerford.
Sharing Nature’s Bounty
Jenn and Andy Sandman’s sustainable front-yard vegetable garden is a welcoming space for neighbors, both human and wild.