Though it’s tempting to plant a rainbow of non-native plants, consider what introducing a new species will do to your garden.
Commentary
Opinion: After 31 houses fall into the ocean, a viable way out
Guest commentary: As the Atlantic claims more than 30 homes since 2020, it’s past time to shift from the cycle of federal subsidies and reactive cleanups toward insurance reforms and proactive retreat programs.
It’s vital to cut spotted seatrout season short after cold snaps
Season closures after cold-stun or cold-kill events, such as seen earlier this month on the North Carolina coast, are important to help fish stocks recover.
‘The Cosmopolitan Mullet,’ Part 2: Back to where it all began
Dr. David Burney and his wife Lida follow their love for mullet from Down East Carteret County to Sardinia, “the very heartland of one of Italian cuisine’s most famous products, bottarga di muggine, our own beloved mullet roe” in the second installment of a series special to Coastal Review.
‘The Cosmopolitan Mullet,’ Part 1: From here to the world
“To the folks of Down East Carteret County, and some locals throughout coastal NC, however, the ‘jumpin’ mullet,’ as they call it, owns a special place in their hearts and kitchens,” Dr. David Burney writes in the first installment of a special series about the “lowly baitfish.”
Black history key to understanding Outer Banks’ past
Learn about Black history on the Outer Banks during a special event Feb. 28 at the Pea Island Cookhouse Museum on Roanoke Island.
Resolve to make no more resolutions next year — just garden
If your New Year’s resolutions failed to last longer than the time it took to make them, try telling yourself you’re not going to garden next year.
Raising awareness of Outer Banks history on Eastern Shore
Joan Collins shares how she is thrilled to have been invited by The Water’s Edge museum in Oxford, Maryland, to talk next month about her family’s deep ties to Roanoke Island and the U.S. Life-Saving Service.
No matter the choice of lures du jour, know-how reels ’em in
Plastic lures have been around for a long while and while the list of most popular constantly changes with improvements along the way, they’ve almost always caught fish — for those who know how to use them.
Confounding, confusing: Patience key at Manteo Marshes
The milelong hike around Manteo Marshes can be a birdwatcher’s joy — or not — so be patient because when it’s good, it’s spectacular.
Wonderful winter weeds are here — whether loved or loathed
Winter is far from devoid of living plants, with all kinds of species thriving throughout, and this is also a good time to brush up on plant-identification skills because many winter weeds are edible, even much-hated kinds.
Going to school: Know what to do, not to do when fishing
Too many people don’t know or don’t care about anything but themselves, and they can ruin the day for all concerned, so here’s what to know before you go and you won’t become one of “those” guys.
Life rises from, returns to dirt, and hidden worlds teem below
Dirt is all around us. Under our feet. What we live on. What we build our houses and roads on. Dirt is just … there, something we don’t pay much attention to unless we’re cleaning up a mess somebody tracked in, or planting.
NOAA’s Chris Doley: Quiet leadership, lasting impact
In tribute: Chris Doley’s legacy at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is closely tied to his long and deeply influential partnerships with community-based organizations working on the frontlines of coastal restoration.
Casting call: Practice the fundamentals to become proficient
The act of throwing out a fishing line isn’t as easy as it seems, and if you want to do it well, which means delivering it distantly and accurately, you’ll need to do some work.
With only days remaining, Autumn’s delights linger on
The way the sun shines has a different quality this time of year, and nights seem strangely darker, but fall reminds us to slow down, take stock of our riches and prepare for the winter ahead.
