In the Appalachian Highlands, we are conditioned to view the first hard freeze as an ending. It’s the signal to…
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Tag Your Tree: Start a New Family Tradition Today!
A Highland Holiday Tradition Perched in the highlands of Appalachian communities, a rare breed of farmer faces challenges that ultimately…
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Harvesting History: Heirloom Apples and the Spirit of 1780
ABINGDON, Va. —The rain dampened the ground on November 30, 2025, turning the late autumn sky a bruised shade of…
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A Successful Small Business Saturday on Bristol’s State St.
The Spirit of Small Business Saturday If you were anywhere near Bristol this past Saturday, November 29, 2025, you didn’t…
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Creativity Runs Deep in the Simpson Family
From Doodles on Bills to Books: The Creative World of the Simpson Family It’s not every day you stumble upon…
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Damascus to The Trail’s True Reward: Chasing Fall Foliage
Trail Town, USA: Damascus, VA We have had the privilege of writing about the town of Damascus, VA, before, and…
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The Essential Role of Farmers Markets in Communities
Celebrating National Farmers Market Week There’s a special energy in the air in our Appalachian communities when the local farmers…
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The Genuine Folks of the Lebanon Farmers Market Community
LEBANON, Va. — The air in Lebanon on a market day is thick with more than just the scent of…
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A Bold New Chapter: The Lyttle Farm Legacy
The Lebanon, Virginia, Farmers Market was bustling with activity on a rare calm and breezy Saturday after weeks of stifling…
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Master Gardener Programs Empower Passionate People
What Exactly Do They Do? Hello, mountain gardeners and nature lovers! Have you ever admired the lush greenery of the…
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