March 2012
Feature Stories
How an experience at basketball camp opened new avenues for John Tyler Richmond
A loan program helps hard-hit homeowners pay a mortgage while they look for work.
A celebrated mystery writer who celebrates country life
New art by Ronald Ragland
Advice for stay-at-home parents
Special Section
Growing Our Own
The advantages of buying local foods
How to make your yard attractive to wildlife
How co-ops use the Internet to spread fresh food to cities and wealth to farming communities
North Carolina maple syrup makers tap a niche market
Turn scraps and yard waste into useful compost
You can help protect and proliferate these essential insects
Using perennial fruits and vegetables in your garden
How water features can enhance your landscape
There are many pretty ornamental grasses that are easy to love
The simplest thing you can do to help protect birds is to keep your cats indoors
Departments
First Person
Supply, demand and government regulations
By Dale F. Lambert
More Power
Joe Brannan is the new CEO for NCEMC power supply corporation
Space heaters should be used sparingly and can be costly
Create a mini-sunroom with a bay window
Jacob’s Log:
I Remember
Country Store
On The House
Will they reduce energy consumption?
Carolina Kitchen
