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10170
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Jackson describes three bed-and-breakfast inns that are named after their original owners--Sobotta Manor (Mount Airy); Shaffner House Inn (Winston-Salem); and the Lovill House Inn (Boone).
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10279
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Jackson describes three bed-and-breakfast inns that utilize the customs and comforts of other countries to provide guests with memorable stays. They are Abbington Green (Asheville); Melange Inn and Gardens (West Hendersonville); and Ms. Elsie's Caribbean Bed and Breakfast (Charlotte).
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10337
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On April 16, 1865, General Joseph E. Johnston surrendered to Union General William T. Sherman at Bennett Place. It was the largest troop surrender of the Civil War and effectively ended the fighting. Jackson describes the events and relates what happened to the property afterwards.
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10339
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Ghostly events at three mountain inns are described. They are the Spirit in Room 205 at the Balsam Mountain Inn, in Balsam; the Ghost Log at Green Park Inn, in Blowing Rock; and the Tale of the Pink Lady at the Grove Park Inn, in Asheville.
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Our State
(NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 76 Issue 5, Oct 2008,
p100-102, 104, 106, 108, il
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10684
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William Sidney Wilson, of Yanceyville, an electrical engineering student at North Carolina State College, created the first modern electric guitar in 1940.
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10750
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Jackson describes three bed and breakfast inns that cater to people who travel around North Carolina on horseback. They are the Parkside Bed and Barn (Denton); The Guest House at Burnside Plantation (Henderson); and Turkey Creek Cabins and Horse Camp.
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10887
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Jackson describes golfing at Grandfather Mountain in Avery County, as well as hiking, shopping, and sightseeing activities, and places to stay and to eat.
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11029
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Jackson describes a weekend trip to the North Carolina mountains to see three gardens that show off their springtime blooming. They are The Burlington Center (Hendersonville); The Botanical Gardens at Asheville (Asheville); the Haywood Community College (Clyde).
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Jackson describes three inns that have close connection to the sea. They are the Belhaven Water Street Bed and Breakfast (Belhaven); Captain's Quarters Inn (Edenton); and Thurston House Inn (Ocracoke).
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11628
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Jackson describes three bed-and-breakfast establishments, all named for some of North Carolina's sweetest fruits. They are Blueberry Villa Inn (Banner Elk); Wildberry Lodge (Leicester); and Raspberry Hill (Black Mountain).
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Our State
(NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 77 Issue 5, Oct 2009,
p138-140, 142, 144, 146-147, il
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17292
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Growing okra is a North Carolina tradition, but you don't have to confine it to the vegetable patch. Okra is a rather handsome plant in foliage and especially flower, as a member of the highly ornamental Hibiscus family.
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30619
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The Japanese painted fern is a dependable perennial plant that can grow well in North Carolina summers and survive winter conditions. The plant is rated for USDA Zones three through eight, is deer-resistant, and prefers partial to fully shaded spots. This article provides tips on growing the fern in gardens.
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30646
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Spring in North Carolina is an ideal time for gardeners to attract butterflies. This can be done by planting native flowering, nectar-producing plants that attract mature butterflies, and plant foliage that attract young caterpillars. This article provides a guide to gardening, native plants and species of butterflies.
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35216
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For the author, his perception of eggplants as “weird” hasn’t changed—just the way he defined this descriptor. How weird transformed from bad to good: recognizing that their appearance varies, in terms of size and color, from type to type; their gardening quirks, both challenging and rewarding, are worth dealing with.
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43077
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American beautyberry is native to our country. Typically they grow 6 to 8 feet tall a, love well-tilled sunny areas with a dapple of shade.
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