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5868
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Chase discusses Penderlea Homesteads, a planned farm community built in Pender County during the Great Depression to improve poor living conditions. Penderlea was the first of one hundred similar communities built nationwide as part of the federal government's New Deal program.
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7775
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In the late 19th-century, George Vanderbilt purchased 100,000 acres in western North Carolina near Asheville and had a 250-room mansion constructed. He envisioned an Old World estate that could produce enough vegetables, fruits, and meats to support its working population. Chase discusses the foods available and what the family dined on. While food served at glittering banquets included Lobster Newberg and Consommé Royale, the family, when alone, generally dined on the simple, wholesome foods that sustained farm families around the state at the close of the 19th-century.
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34810
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Blueberries are a hardy, versatile fruit-bearing shrub that does well in the Carolinas. This article outlines the ways to grow and care for blueberry bushes and which variety to choose in each climate.
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Carolina Gardener
(NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 29 Issue 4, May 2017,
p54-55, il, por
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22350
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Asheville is the first official Bee City USA. This means it supports sustainable habitats for bees. Bee populations which are necessary for much of the food production have been declining. Encouraging pollinator-friendly habitats is a step toward reversing the trend.
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34801
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Cauliflower is a more difficult vegetable to grow but is well-suited for some areas in the Carolinas. This article discusses where, when, and how to grow cauliflower in your home garden, as well as the best places to buy seeds in North Carolina.
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Carolina Gardener
(NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 29 Issue 1, February 2017,
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2598
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Concern of Watauga County farmers about childhood leukemia brought a change in pesticide and herbicide use. Crop and Christmas tree yields are up, wildlife has increased, and the leukemia rate has fallen in six years.
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23860
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Avery and Watauga counties have much to offer as far as beautiful vistas are concerned. The author discusses what to see and do in the winter months in Western North Carolina.
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WNC Magazine
(NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 7 Issue 1, January/February 2013,
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34807
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While most crabapple trees have a reputation for being too sour, there are several varieties to be found in North Carolina that are sweet. They are perfect for canning, cooking, pressing into cider and juice, or just eating right off the tree. They are very hardy trees, need little maintenance, and can yield hundreds of pounds of fruit per season.
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Carolina Gardener
(NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 29 Issue 3, April 2017,
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23857
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From George W. Vanderbilt's inaugural holiday party in 1895, the Biltmore Estate has a long history of elaborate Christmas productions. Readers get a behind-the-scenes glance at how the Biltmore Estate is prepared annually for the holiday season.
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WNC Magazine
(NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 5 Issue 9, November/December 2011,
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34812
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There are a large number of avocational garden groups across North Carolina. The stereotype of silver-haired ladies and luncheons is far from the truth—these groups are open to Carolinians of all ages and experience levels. Some of these societies emphasize volunteer work by supplementing food banks or beautifying public spaces. Others are plant specific and emphasize growing certain species. Several societies are detailed in the article which includes further contact information for interested readers.
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Carolina Gardener
(NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 28 Issue 1, February 2016,
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34822
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Nichole Lachance, of Asheville, is a landscape designer who maintains her own gardens with minimal fuss. Her gardens emphasize low-key maintenance; most of the plants are kept small on purpose. To make the most of her garden, she shopped for the necessary characteristics, not plant species. For example, she noted environmental conditions in her yard such as sun, moisture, area available and chose plants that fit those growing requirements.
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Carolina Gardener
(NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 28 Issue 7, September 2016,
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25580
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For many residents in Sparta, the new Hardee’s is not just a fast food restaurant but a beacon of economic hope. The town’s unemployment is low, but so are the wages. The county’s per-capita income is ranked 74th among North Carolina’s 100 counties.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 2 Issue 6, March30-April 2 1984,
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23652
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Blue Ridge Biofuels uses reclaimed vegetable oil to provide an alternative to diesel fuel. At a time when gas prices are rising, biofuels are becoming increasingly popular.
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23735
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Bird watchers track broad trends in avian behavior that may help scientists understand today's environmental health and make predictions about the climatic future.
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34381
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Brothers Tim and Matt Nichols run one of the largest Japanese maple tree operations in the country, propagating and shipping more than one-thousand cultivars. Their business, Mr. Maple nursery, is located in East Flat Rock, Henderson County. In addition to the maples, the Nichols brothers grow nearly five-hundred other kinds of woody ornamental shrubs, including varieties of ginkgo trees and dawn redwoods.
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