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Restoring a Neglected Flower Garden: Learning from Mistakes

Two butterfly gardening neophytes pass on six valuable lessons drawn from experience.

First Taste of Spring

Ramps are first. Then morels, followed by asparagus. Here’s how to take gustatory advantage of the early trio.

Jalapeno Peppers: Pick a Peck – or More

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, Where’s the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked? —Mother Goose Rhyme/tongue-twister

25 Gardening Tips Late Winter through Spring (March-June)

As with most any undertaking, you get out of a garden what you put into it.

Tammy Horn’s Bees Help Build a “New Kentucky”

Author and former university teacher Tammy Horn has found a new focus for her talents – reclaiming mined mountaintops to create havens for bees. ONLINE BONUS: Listen to Tammy talk about her most recent book, "Beeconomy."

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What a difference a few months makes! The lower right corner of the butterfly garden, July 29.

Restoring a Neglected Flower Garden: Learning from Mistakes

Two butterfly gardening neophytes pass on six valuable lessons drawn from experience.
Asparagus, ramps and morels find a glorious combination with butter, eggs and cheese.

First Taste of Spring

Ramps are first. Then morels, followed by asparagus. Here’s how to take gustatory advantage of the early trio.
Jalapenos at a farmer’s market.

Jalapeno Peppers: Pick a Peck – or More

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, Where’s the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked? —Mother Goose Rhyme/tongue-twister
Recommended for gardeners, seasoned or otherwise: caging Bright Lights Chard and other critter favorites.

25 Gardening Tips Late Winter through Spring (March-June)

As with most any undertaking, you get out of a garden what you put into it.
The American flag symbolizes “New Kentucky”’s coalfield labor and awareness.

Tammy Horn’s Bees Help Build a “New Kentucky”

Author and former university teacher Tammy Horn has found a new focus for her talents – reclaiming mined mountaintops to create havens for bees. ONLINE BONUS: Listen to Tammy talk about her most recent book, "Beeconomy."
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At Coopers Rock State Forest, new Stargazer cabins invite guests to look up through skylights and telescopes.
Country Roads

Even Closer to Almost Heaven

New Stargazer cabins at Coopers Rock State Forest offer a skyward escape in the mountains of West Virginia.

June 29, 2026
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Country Roads

A Mountain Tradition Turns 90 

Visitors flock to Galax, Virginia, each summer for the Old Fiddlers’ Convention, a days-long celebration of Appalachian music.

June 29, 2026
Synchronous Fireflies
Creature Feature

The Light Fantastic

Fireflies are struggling with the effects of artificial light.

June 29, 2026

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