Gardening: Go Native
It has taken me a while (15 years and counting) to learn about the best plants for my Zone 7 yard. I’ve learned the hard way not to fight Mother Nature, but instead to embrace plants native to North Carolina.
Entries by Lindsey Chester
Flashback: Homemade Guacamole Recipe
One of most popular stories from last Spring was this recipe for homemade guacamole. Just in time for Memorial Day, here it is again.
Morrisville East Meets West Festival
This Saturday, May 18, 2013, Morrisville will host its first East Meets West Festival. It’s a cross-cultural celebration featuring food, music, performances and visual arts highlighting Morrisville’s diverse community.
Strollerthon – Easing the Baby Blues
Many new moms experience a feeling of being overwhelmed or depressed after the birth of a child. When that feeling goes deeper into constant anxiety and sleeplessness, it may be a sign of Postpartum Depression. A group here in the Triangle, Postpartum Education and Support, is here to help.
Concert Singers have Star Date with George Takei
The Concert Singers of Cary are doing three special shows in partnership with the N.C. Symphony. One of them includes a performance with George Takai.
Weekend Events: All Aboard For Train Day
Saturday May 11, 2013 marks the second year that NC Amtrak has chosen the Cary Depot as the location for their area National Train Day celebration.
Cary’s Summit on the Future
Nearly 700 people filled the Embassy Suites grand ballroom at Cary’s “Summit on the Future” Thursday night (May 2)- the largest gathering of its kind ever to take place in Cary’s history.
Silent Art Auction Supports Re-Use – This Sunday
Betsy Dassau formed the Cary Creative (ReUse) Center just over a year ago because she saw a need to repurpose what wasn’t really being recycled. With her arts background, her eyes saw art supplies where others saw only trash.
2013 Herbfest Next Weekend
Next Saturday, May 4, 2013, the Friends of Page-Walker host their 4th annual Herbfest celebration. See the historic Page-Walker garden in full bloom, learn about local plants and herbs, sample foods, browse for gifts and garden items and much more.
Horse & Buddy Sequins & Spurs Gala
Right here in the Triangle, we are fortunate to have a non-profit organization called Horse and Buddy that matches horses and trainers with special needs children and can help improve balance, coordination and communication skills.