Thompson Roberts Zachary, known as T. R. or Tom, wrote his will in 1916, and part of his instructions to his executors can still be observed today. Section IV […]
This is the first in a series of three articles saluting the botanical history of the Highlands Plateau, based upon research of the Laurel Garden Club’s Land Stewards and Ran […]
I had Dinner at Cyprus last week. As I was being seated, I saw a bottle of Luigi Bosca Malbec in one of the wine racks, so I knew what I […]
Light, green and full of protein, sweet pea hummus can enhance a variety of light dishes. It can be served as a vegetable dip. It is amazing as a sandwich […]
Called rosado in Spain, rosato in Italy, and #summerwater on social media…by any other name, in the world of wine, a rosé is still one of the most fashionable ways […]
Before we get to the food, let me start by saying that I love stepping into Dusty’s. In all my reviews in all these issues of Laurel, I’ve never used […]
March is a winter month and the hearty birds that we see this month have endured the long, cold days and nights of the lingering season. Prominent amongst these […]
We’ve already covered “a rose by any other name” in a previous issue, but this issue starts out with an imposter! Yes, there’s a garden flower that tries to […]
The Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) is a type of sparrow, this forest floor dweller is slate-colored with bright white tail feathers on display during flight. One of the most populous […]
The snapping turtle is the largest freshwater turtle in North Carolina. It has a very large head, a long neck, and a long tail, which is saw-toothed along the top. […]
