By Cathy Clary How many times has the garden surprised me with what I had given up for dead. In late February, following an adage that names Presidents’ Day for holly pruning, I cut an old inkberry ...

Haystacks have a fascinating history that trace back to the ancient agricultural practices of civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans who would cut, collect, and store grasses to feed ...

Every year when July rolls around, our thoughts turn to patriotism and pride in our country. We celebrate our freedom on Independence Day with flags, parades, and fireworks, intended to mimic battle ...

About 200 people attended the Chukkers for Children fundraising event on the polo fields at King Family Vineyards on Sunday, June 8. “Chukkers for Children was a true celebration of the power of ...

Construction is almost complete at the new Crozet Park permanent stage. Submitted photo. Three times a year, Crozet Park rents a tent for festivals: for the Arts and Crafts Festivals, held in the ...

Thank you to Phil James and Secrets of the Blue Ridge for helping us “imagine and remember” the village at Mechums River. However… lest we overly romanticize our local history, let’s also remember ...

Although the term encryption is used in a technological context frequently these days, is certainly not a new idea. Like many things electronic, encryption is a fancy word for code. Coded messages ...

Peachtree Baseball hosted the 12-year-old’s district tournament at Crozet Park June 27-29. Photo: Ron Wade. The Peachtree 12-year-old baseball All Stars, playing in the District V Cal Ripkin league, ...

We have all experienced the powerful impact of music—listening to music, singing, playing music, or composing. Think of the emotions evoked by movie soundtracks: the ominous, haunting Jaws theme song ...

Cub Scouts (from left) Henry Alderman, Kemp Reinem, Ronan O’Loughlin and Timmy Alderman inside the Crozet Cares Closet. Cubs not pictured who helped, Jonas Pfeffer, Felix Rabelo, Jake McFall, Jesse ...

Windy Knoll conceptual plan showing six buildings containing 22 two- or three-story townhomes or villas. Image courtesy Shimp Engineering. The Crozet Community Advisory Committee (CCAC) heard a ...

‘Why Crozet’ is a long running feature examining why people come to this area to live, and why people stay. Something people always mention is the quality of emergency services here. The Crozet ...