The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians have been making baskets for centuries. While it is an old artform, basket makers are resilient — adapting to changes not only in their craft, but their traditions too. From imagining new designs to dealing with hard-to-come-by materials, basket makers are dedicated to keeping their craft […]
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In Appalachia, organizations like seed libraries and community gardens are helping to save traditional heirloom vegetables from being lost. Sometimes, the seeds are found in unexpected places like when Travis Birdsell visited the barn of an Ashe County farmer in 2017. There, he found tomato seeds smeared on the side […]
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