Beautiful, lush, colorful and long-lasting hydrangeas have only recently become a standard landscape plant. Once considered old-fashioned, this shrub is among the many Victorian favorites that have made a comeback in the American garden. We especially love them here in East Tennessee, where they are winter hardy and nearly everybody’s…

Located on Main Street, in the older part of Calhoun, Tennessee, is the Taylor - Maddox home place. The unique architectural elements, reminiscent of a country farmhouse, are subtle reminders of a by-gone era. Perhaps the oldest surviving building in Calhoun, locals refer to it as their “witness house”, a…

“Food is so primal, so essentialy a part of our lives, often the mere sharing of recipes with strangers turns them into friends.” ~Terri Guillemets SPRING WEDDINGS AND NATURAL FOOD, A PERFECT COMBINATION Spring is, by far, one of my favorite seasons. I personally think it’s the most romantic…with trees…

Tennesseans love Peyton Manning. That’s a given. But did you know that you can cuddle with and feed Peyton Manning -- the turkey, not the human -- in Knoxville any Saturday that you want? Rick Springfield, the rooster, lives next door to Peyton and he also loves to snuggle with…

Springtime brings warm weather, blooming trees – and allergies. In fact, spring can be one of the worst seasons for allergy sufferers. Pollen appears in the air; the house seems to contain more dust than ever; and every rain puts a barrage of mold in the air! Normally the immune…