The Sound of Appalachia 

The Sound of Appalachia 

The Sound of Appalachia By Mike Mullet Although its upbeat reverberations may be recognized as distinctly American, bluegrass is actually an amalgamation of musical traditions, song styles, and instruments brought to the Americas from Europe and Africa. The joyful...
Plant a Garden, Grow Community

Plant a Garden, Grow Community

Gardening is a popular pastime, but what happens when you don’t have the space to create the garden of your dreams? Community gardens are the answer. “Anyone in an apartment or townhome who doesn’t have a large enough spot to garden now has the opportunity to do so,”...
Little Libraries, Big Impact

Little Libraries, Big Impact

To boost both kindness and literacy, Todd H. Bol founded the Little Free Library, a nonprofit organization. About a dozen years ago Bol built a birdhouse-like structure with a clear glass window and installed it in front of his home with the simple direction: “Take a...
Love of Gardening Deep-Rooted

Love of Gardening Deep-Rooted

The creator of Gibbs Gardens in Ball Ground believes some people are born with gardening genes and that those genes grow and flourish when planted in the right environment. How deep the love of gardening runs in Jim Gibbs is evident to the thousands of visitors each...