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HEALTH FROM THE HIVE
Since antiquity, the by-products of bees have been used to speed healing, cure disease, and maintain wellness. Honey's almost magical powers are used in many ways for well-being, inside and out.

Celebrating The Sweetness of Sourwood
Native to southern Appalachia, the honey from the sourwood tree has become a prized treasure. The delicate flavor and the honey’s increasing scarcity have made the resulting sourwood honey a celebrated product in Western North Carolina.

Pollination Nation
Thanks to Bee City and other organizations, Asheville is at the center of a movement to assist beekeepers and the public in making choices that help pollinators to thrive.

The Wide World of Winter Squash
Many wonderful varieties of winter squash thrive in Western North Carolina. This guide will assist you in finding ones that will please your palette.

Bundle up with Beer
Expert pairings of local craft brews and seasonal fun, both for cozy indoor get-togethers and invigorating outdoor activities.

The Long View
Looking at life with the long view in mind. Learning to examine all aspects of life through the lens of longevity, of incremental change, of moving slowly and thoughtfully, all with the future in sight - planting today, for tomorrow.

Candy Roasters on the Rise
The Cherokee community and others are saving seeds and stories of the beloved candy roaster squash.

Savoring Winter Squash
In the hands of three Asheville chefs who share a commitment to local and seasonal cuisine, winter squash becomes decadent and delicious cold-weather fare.

Cider City, USA
As bartenders bring back classic cocktails and beer fans geek out over traditional European styles, cider is poised to be the next retro beverage revival.

Global Appalachia: Flavors of India
One of Western North Carolina’s most celebrated instructors of Indian cooking, Ruby Banerjee, demonstrates an impressive knowledge of a country known for its culinary variety.

Roasted Corn & Pepper Pie
A perfect means of using up fresh, local corn and peppers before they’re gone for the year.

Apples: Past, Present, Future
Farmers have been growing apples in Western North Carolina since the 1700s. Since then, they've weathered economic booms, downturns, changing consumer demands, and technological advancement—all of which continues to shape the industry today.

Life’s A Picnic
Local author Ashley English presents new ways to enjoy the outdoors this summer, with tips for putting together a picnic and suggestions for good spots to go.

Getting Real With Root Bottom Farm
Farm dinners can be deceptive in their simplicity. Sarah Jones Decker of Root Bottom Farm shares the reality of these events.

Blooming in WNC
A growing community of farmer-florists push the power of local.

The Sweetness Of Summer
Honey produced at Jewel Hill Farms in Marshall makes it way into summer cocktails mixed at Sovereign Remedies in downtown Asheville.

The Farmer’s Hands
Chef Sebastiaan Zijp of The Farmer's Hands makes magic, transforming flour, eggs, and salt into silky sheets of pasta.
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