Cary, NC — Last week, you heard that the Upchurch Farm in Cary will be the place to go for pumpkins this October. This week, I’ll share the special process Dr. Ganyard uses to grow the best pumpkins in the Triangle (and some pictures of the growing plants). Read more
Cary, NC — There’s something so comforting about a living room or den–comfy couches, chairs, lamps, picture frames and more make it your personal, safe space. Here are some quick tips to help you create that same feeling outside on your porch or in your garden. Read more
Cary, NC — 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 the trend of “up-cycling.” Read more
Cary, NC — 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 and have fun while doing so. Read more
Editor’s Note: Excerpts from this article were first published on the Cary Visual Art blog.
Cary, NC — 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. Read more
Editor’s Note: The weekly editor’s journal is a collection of photos, thoughts and events from last week that didn’t make it into stories of their own.
Cary, NC — We visited Waverly Place last week for “Wind Down Wednesday,” a weekly live music series that takes place on the promenade, and were shocked at just how crowded it was. Read more
Cary, NC — The second Chatham Street Chowdown of 2015 is coming to Downtown Cary on Sunday, July 26, 2015. Here’s a sneak peek at the 24 food trucks that will be there. Read more
Anna gives a hug to a patient named Fandresena. Photo by Katie Keegan.
Cary, NC — 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. Read more
Cary, NC — 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. Read more