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November 2024

The common black haw is an important wildlife food in late fall and early winter, as well as a nice snack for us.

December’s Wild Edible: Black Haws

As an understory tree in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the common black haw is often overlooked although it’s common in these highlands.
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Singing in the Garden: Tasting the Future

"There’s no such place as ‘away.’ When we throw anything away, it must go somewhere." ~Annie Leonard
Freshly hand-seasoned, still-warm chips distribute across a chip scale for weighing and bagging.

Passionate about Potato Chips

Virginia’s Route 11 has been chipping away since 1992.
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November/December Skywatch: A Star Like Our Sun Twinkles Overhead

Almost all stars seen on a clear night are intrinsically much larger and much brighter than the sun. But one star is neither.
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An Artisan Era Ends at Stuart Nye Hand Wrought Jewelry

When World War I veteran Stuart Nye bought a few second-hand tools and a small supply of sterling silver in 1933, he had no idea his jewelry-making business would last 91 years.
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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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