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36 Road Map through History
Untangling the county’s maze of traffic unravels a hidden
history. From ferry landings, to dirt roads, corduroy
roads and even oyster shell roads, the bedrock of development
bridges the past to the present, while the ink
still dries on the future.
43 One Ultimate Kitchen
Soup to nuts are served in this 9th annual kitchen feature
showcasing the Gurleys’ delightful cook-in, dine-in,
indoor and outdoor kitchens where bigger is better.
Feast on the entire spread, or sample the ala carte
menu of 10 pull-out ideas and even more great details.
61 Delicious Deals
Is that your name on that Blue Plate? Everything is
special about this dining out guide that features madefrom
scratch and cooked-to-order meal deals. About
town, at the beach and in between, there is something
savory and something sweet for every person in your
party—from the Early Birds to the small fries.
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17 Back to Basics
Seeds, sprouts, flowers, seeds. The cycle of life begins
in the backyard garden. Small starts may yield a riot of
blooms as the vernal equinox gives way to the summer
solstice. Three expert growers share their secrets.
Experience the joy of putting down roots. Sow some
seeds.
22 Shutterbugs
Itching to pack your camera bags? Spring forward with
the intrepid members of the Cape Fear Camera Club. As
one wise man once said, “An artist should find inspiration
within a two mile radius of his home.” The Azalea
Coast, awash with spring’s blush, awaits.
28 Stern Love
Boats have transported explorers to the New World,
colonists to North Carolina, farmers to market and
downtowners out to the beaches and beyond. The
waterway and the open ocean waters beckon these half
dozen Wrightsville Beach boaters, calling them back to
the docks. Gentlemen, start your engines!
In a humid hoop house deep inside the heart of Christin Deener’s Federal Point Farm, Allison
Breiner Potter used a 60mm micro lens with a Nikon D300 for this close-up of a hyacinth bean
vine as the first true leaves push through the cotyledons at 5 p.m. Friday, March 11. —MM
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8 Up Front
11 Beach Bites
13 Event Calendar
14 Social Seens
55 WBM Weddings
65 Signature Dish
65 Sweet Tooth
66 Tide Chart
Advertising Sections
52 Health & Wellness
professional profiles
60 Buying Guide
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