Watch Out for Zombies! At Least, in Fungus Form…
A bizarre fungus that infects different kinds of insect can cause strange behavior — and frightening alterations to their bodies.
Category: Home & Garden
October Garden Tips: Autumn Ambition
This month, seize the opportunity to kick off some new gardening habits and start fall vegetables in time for holiday meals.
Old Is New in This Five Points Stone House
Robert Cox and Matt Bliss did a thoughtful renovation of their 1920s home to turn it into a comfortable space for their young family.
Through the Garden Gate: A Historic Yard on Canterbury Road
Elizabeth Lawrence was the first woman to earn a degree in landscape architecture from NC State. This garden still showcases her work.
September Garden Tips: Rest to Reap
This month, get ready for fall and the first frost by encouraging downtime, prepping your grass and planting fall vegetables.
Get Your Glamp On: Unique Camping Spots To Check Out
Consider one of these four outdoor experiences — each within about two hours of Raleigh — for an easy weekend getaway.
Simple Life: Worrying and Watering
In some ways, gardening and democracies are alike — the more love and attention we give them, the better they’ll do.
Wild, Wacky & Wooly Caterpillars in Your Backyard
Lepidoptera — the larval stage of butterflies and moths — come in all shapes and colors. Here are a few especially cool ones you can find.
Feathered Friends: A Trip to the Sylvan Heights Bird Park
Just an hour away from Raleigh, this 20-acre avian sanctuary wows visitors with hundreds of exotic birds in open-air aviaries.
Finding Balance: Lilian Gomide’s Luxe, Livable Space
This interior designer, who’s originally from Bazil, decorated her North Raleigh home with an eye toward a European contemporary style.
August Garden Tips: An In-Between Month
During this transition time, start seeds for the fall, asses vessels and process all your harvest so you can enjoy it beyond summer.
The Incredible Journey of Monarch Butterflies
These beautiful insects travel thousands of miles each year to get to their winter homes in Mexico. Right now, they’re in North Carolina.
Eliza’s Garden: A History of the Grounds of Haywood Hall
Eliza Haywood, the wife of Raleigh’s first mayor, added both ornamental plants and vegetable gardens to their home. You can see traces today.
Turning the Stone at Dorothea Dix Park
Three 1920s-era stone cottages at the main entrance to Dix Park begin their next era as a visitors center and community spaces.