Garden: Create a Cozy Outdoor Living Space
There’s something so comforting about a living room or den. Here are some quick tips to help you create that same feeling outside on your porch or in your garden.
Entries by Jessica Patrick
Craft Idea: Art Journals & Altered Books
Did you know that old books can be turned into art? Here are some ideas to get you started in creating your own altered book, a craft that fits under into the trend of “upcycling.”
Profile: Renee Groom, Cary’s “Avon Lady”
Last week, I had breakfast with Renee Groom, “Cary’s Avon Lady.” We chatted about volunteering, the art of being a good salesperson and a neat event she started with her friend, Lorrie, to give back to the community.
Cary Parks: Who is KATAL the Dragon?
I love the Kids Together playground at Marla Dorrel Park (off of Tryon Road and Cary Parkway) for many reasons. My favorite feature at the park, however, is KATAL the dragon.
Downtown: Cary Visual Art Installs New Sculptures
As part of their annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition, Cary Visual Art, or CVA, installed 10 new sculptures in Downtown Cary on Friday, July 17, 2015.
Editor’s Journal: Wind Down Wednesdays
Did you know that Wind Down Wednesdays at Waverly Place attract between 4,000-5,000 attendees–even in 100 degree heat?
Cary Candidates File for Local Elections – Part 2
The filing period for the Fall 2015 municipal elections closed on Friday, July 17, 2015 for Wake County. Since Part 1 of this story, several new candidates have filed to run in the upcoming election. This is the complete list.
“Stories from Nursing Overseas” by Anna Iraggi
In May, I wrote an article about Anna, a nurse from Cary who was, at the time, onboard a ship docked in Madagascar, Africa and caring for patients who needed surgery. Anna is back in Cary now, so I met with her to hear about her stories overseas firsthand.
The Trash Series: Recycling Do’s and Don’ts
Plastic bags and pizza boxes are some of the most common contaminates to a bin full of otherwise good recyclables. Recycling can be confusing, so here’s a guide to what you can–and what you can’t–put in those brown bins each week.
Agriculture: Big News from Cary’s Upchurch Farm
To me, it’s the middle of summer, but fall is already here for my friends at the Upchurch Farm. As of last week, they started preparing their Cary fields to harvest pumpkins for Halloween, and I paid them a visit to find out what’s in store for later this year.