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The Top 61 Happiest Mountain Towns in the Blue Ridge
Our quest to have our readers select the happiest towns in the mountains began with a set of criteria applied
April 2, 2026
gardening
Not your grandmother’s sunflower. They come in colors besides golden.
Their long bloom season – till frost – along with their variety, ease of growing and drought tolerance make the Solidagos great garden plants.
Gardens are a growing idea in these economic times. Thinking of growing vegetables?
Start with the basics.
It’s not time to give up, or even to merely luxuriate in the garden catalogues – it’s time to think two things: spinach and mantises.
Your vegetable garden needn’t succumb to too-little rain. Careful planning and consistent attention can help assure healthy plants and good yields even in dry conditions.
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