I was down along the Cape Fear River in Cumberland County recently, doing what I usually do—wandering around with no particular destination—when I spotted a…
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9 Apr 2026
Carolina Spicebush
My backyard is a hot mess right now, y’all. We finally went ahead and did it—took down four trees. Three invasives that never should’ve been…
3 Nov 2025
Black Walnuts
The black walnuts have fallen. Every time I see them scattered underfoot, I think of being a young’un.
20 Aug 2025
Prickly Pears
The last time we were at the beach, I spotted some prickly pears and couldn’t help but smile. You don’t see them much in the…
14 Nov 2024
American Persimmon
After being warned, have you ever gone ahead and done something anyway? Oh, absolutely—I've lost count of how many times! The latest instance involved sampling…
Hey there! I’m Cassie Clark, a Carolina girl who grew up in two towns on opposite sides of North Carolina. My family has lived here for 8 generations, so my love for my home state is something I got honest. I’m passionate about sharing all the things that make North Carolina living so sweet – the history, the great outdoors, the culture, and the laidback lifestyle. That’s what Where the Dogwood Blooms is all about. It’s my love song to life in the Old North State; an ode to sunshine & hurricanes.
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