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November 1, 2026
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Pokeweed is one of the wild plants that is most associated with the Blue Ridge Region.
This 124-year-old soft drink company continues to innovate and thrive.
Originating in the 1870s in, obviously, The Natural State, this variety is reputed to be a part of the Winesap family, which includes such esteemed members as the Black Twig, Stayman, and, of course, the Old Fashioned Winesap.
The purple-spored typically grows in this region’s fields, often appearing from October through December and into early January.
At this Greenville, South Carolina, eatery, the menu changes literally every day, based on what’s available locally.
Pokeweed is one of the wild plants that is most associated with the Blue Ridge Region.
This 124-year-old soft drink company continues to innovate and thrive.
Originating in the 1870s in, obviously, The Natural State, this variety is reputed to be a part of the Winesap family, which includes such esteemed members as the Black Twig, Stayman, and, of course, the Old Fashioned Winesap.
The purple-spored typically grows in this region’s fields, often appearing from October through December and into early January.
At this Greenville, South Carolina, eatery, the menu changes literally every day, based on what’s available locally.
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25 Years of Rhythm and Roots at the Birthplace of Country Music
Twenty-five years ago, a small festival dedicated to the music forged from the hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains took
September 14, 2026
Singing in the Garden
Singing in the Garden: The Practically Perfect Pear
“There are only 10 minutes in the life of [the average] pear when it is perfect to eat.” —Abraham Lincoln,
September 1, 2026
