August 2012

Nancy Slye

Retiring in Style

Slye moved to the Shenandoah Valley in 1993, after living in Richmond, Va., Texas and New York. Here she found a quiet retreat where she could pursue her craft “from sheep to shawl,” volunteer at the Village Library, and more.
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12 Retirement-Friendly Retreats

There’s much more to these locations than a great place to put your feet up after retirement. Each offers its own enticing attractions, activities and geographic gems that help retirees make the most of their work-free days.
Salad Days

September’s Salad Days

Off season? Nope - autumn gardens can be rewarding, too.
Bamboo and Twine

Mountain Garden: Upward Mobility

Tomatoes in a tight space? Cucumbers on a budget? Create – or reappropriate – structures on a shoestring.
Forgiving Sunflower

The Forgiving Sunflower

Not your grandmother’s sunflower. They come in colors besides golden.

Departments

Behind Blue Ridge Country

Even More Sweet Virginia Breezes

Casually cruising to Claytor Lake in southwest Virginia, I felt like I had come home – back to where it

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