Autumn is on our doorsteps, figuratively and literally – you can’t have Halloween without jack-o’-lanterns. Whether you are a beginner carver or out to win the neighborhood pumpkin carving contest, we hope the below hacks will guarantee you the best carved pumpkin on the block. Choosing Your Pumpkin. Choose a pumpkin with an intact stem – …
Monthly Archives: October 2023
Leland Area Dining Guide
Anyone familiar with the Wilmington, North Carolina knows how much growth the area has experienced, and this popular destination has attracted chefs from all walks of life ready to offer up some of their most delicious recipes. New restaurants and bars seem to pop up all the time and we hope this growing list will …
NC Folktales and Mysteries: Devil’s Tramping Ground
North Carolina has a rich tradition of folklore, and it encompasses a variety of magical legends and unexplained natural phenomena – today we’ll explore a mystery in western Chatham County. The Devil’s Tramping Ground is a roughly 40-foot perfect circle devoid of most vegetation. Regional legend claims that Satan frequents this area on his nightly walks, …
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Garden Calendar – October Checklist
October is the time-honored month for harvesting. Cooler mornings bring much needed relief from the intense summer heat, and the scents of pumpkin spice and apple cider helps us transition into the new season. For many gardeners, October might be the final vegetable collection of the year. For those who planted a fall and winter …