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Bulbs

Garden: Planting Bulbs for Next Spring

Bulbs

Cary, NC — It’s almost time to start planting spring and summer blooming bulbs. I love planting bulbs because they’re colorful, they’re fragrant and they pop-up with no work required. Read more

PineCone

PineCone Bluegrass Concerts: Coming Soon to Cary

PineCone

Cary, NC — PineCone, the Piedmont council of traditional music, is partnering with Cary again this year to provide five free concerts and bluegrass summer camps to residents of all ages. Read more

Gardening

Garden: Plants for Your Light Conditions

Gardening

Cary, NC — Here in the Piedmont, the frost date officially passed on April 10, and now is the time to dig in your garden! Before you head to the garden store, where all those beautiful new plants turn your head and make you want to buy everything, here are a few quick tips. Read more

Peachy Keen

Peachy Keen Spring 2015 Fashion Show

Peachy Keen

Karly Hankin ( in white) with show models from Peachy In Paris at Peachy Keen

Cary, NC — Locally-owned, independent retailer Peachy Keen held its Spring 2015 fashion show, “Peachy in Paris,” on Thursday, April 16, 2015. The house was packed. Read more

outdoor

2015 Guide to Outdoor April Events in Cary

outdoor

Cary, NC — It’s the first day of April, and spring is in the air. If you’re like us, the warm weather and sunshine is beckoning you to get outside as much as you can. We compiled a list of April 2015 events in Cary that are sure to keep you active and outdoors this month. Read more

Boutique

Cary Boutiques: 2015 Guide to Spring Fashion

Stephanie Ashworth of Ashworth's Prim & Proper now carries Lilly Pulitizter

Stephanie Ashworth of Ashworth Prim & Proper now carries Lilly Pulitzer

Cary, NC — A few weeks ago, before spring clothes hit the stores, I was able to the preview some of this year’s spring fashion trends. Now that the weather has finally warmed up, these colorful designs are starting to pop-up right here in our many locally-owned Cary boutiques. Read more

Spring

Gardening: Prep Now for Spring Flowers

Spring

Cary, NC — This past weekend, Spring finally sprang in Cary. Temps hit the 70’s and leaf buds burst on plum and pear trees. This weekend, Spring is officially here and, to the gardener, this means one thing–time to prep the beds for planting. Read more

First Day of Spring in Cary

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Cary, NC — The sun crossed over the equator today, signaling the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Just like that, the cold, dreary weather in Cary disappeared and the skies presented us with a perfectly balmy Carolina day. Read more