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Calling all Jedi! The North Carolina Symphony will be featuring the music of “Star Wars” Friday through Sunday, Oct. 28–30. Kids can dress as their favorite hero or villain to enter a costume contest, and other family friendly activities include face painting and the Instrument Zoo. The event, part of the Young People’s Concert series for families and children ages 4–12, will be held at Meymandi Concert Hall in Raleigh. All tickets are $25. Upcoming youth concerts in 2017 are “Gershwin’s Magic Keys” in February and “An Afternoon of Dr. Seuss” in May. 877-627-6724 or ncsymphony.org
View from Huckleberry Knob on Cherohala Skyway
why autumn leaves change color? The way plants turn water and carbon dioxide into oxygen and sugar is called photosynthesis. A chemical called chlorophyll gives leaves their green color and helps make photosynthesis happen. In the fall, the summer-loving dominant chlorophyll disappears from the leaves, and reds (anthoscyanins) and yellows and oranges (carotenoids) emerge.
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For sweeping views this October, consider a drive along the Cherohala Skyway and Blue Ridge Parkway. Great hiking sites to enjoy fall foliage include Mount Mitchell State Park near Burnsville, West Jefferson State Natural Area, Uwharrie National Forest near Troy and Dismal Swamp State Park near South Mills.
Horne Creek’s site includes the former Hauser family’s restored farmhouse, a tobacco curing barn, adjacent fields under cultivation, animals from vanishing breeds, a visitors center and walking trails. Guided group tours are scheduled in advance. No admission fees except for events sponsored by Horne Creek Farm’s support group (nominal fees). Donations accepted. More than 50 activities are planned for its 25th annual Corn Shucking Festival, set for Saturday, Oct. 15. 336-325-2298 or nchistoricsites.org/horne
Family’s restored farmhouse at Horne Creek Living Historical Farm
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The Hunge is among many varieties grown in Horne Creek Living Historical Farm’s southern heritage apple orchard.
The heritage orchard at Horne Creek Living Historical Farm has 400 varieties of old-time southern apples.
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According to California nurseryman Kevin Hauser, who discovered the varieties, the trees tolerate a variety of soils, need little watering and are immune to tropic diseases that plague other crops, like bananas and mangos. Red apples are a rare sight in African markets and a large one will stop traffic at its markets. Courtesy of Horne Creek Living Historical Farm
Heirloom apple varieties at Horne Creek Living Historical Farm in Pinnacle are making a difference in Africa and Asia. Cuttings from its heritage orchard’s trees have been grafted onto rootstock and planted across the two continents. The trees provide farmers with a means of growing sustainably produced fruit and they bring economic growth to the poorer and often war-torn regions. Farms in Tanzania, Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo are among many that are learning how to grow these apples.
Courtesy of Horne Creek Living Historical Farm
Apple Tree Cuttings Help African, Asian Farmers
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