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July 2019

Singing in the Garden: A Feast of Flowers

It’s summer, so let the feast of flowers begin. You read that right. Eating flowers is a thing. Go ahead. Sprinkle some petals on your plate and add a little variety and a great deal of color to your meal.

Jul 1, 2019
By: Ginny Neil

Guest Column, Will Griffin – Floyd, Virginia, and its Sense of Community

Will Griffin has served as the mayor of the small town of Floyd, Virginia, for 10 years. During that time Floyd has received national recognition from USA Today and Southern Living magazine as one of the best small towns in the South.

Jul 1, 2019
By: Blue Ridge Country Staff

“Steward of Sunshine”

Who gets a title like that on her business card? River guide extraordinaire Julie Johnson, that’s who.

Jul 1, 2019
By: Nancy Henderson

The Rhythm of the Seasons; The Charm of the South

As the European settlers in centuries past fell upon the lush Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, their farming roots developed a respect for the seasonal rhythms of the hills and valleys.[Sponsored Content]

Jul 1, 2019
By: Blue Ridge Country Staff