Summer

A decadent peachy glaze gets a kick from bourbon in this summertime main dish

Pasta night, elevated with the flavors of summer—basil, fresh cheese, and juicy peaches

After the toughest season in memory, hope beams at small farm stands, markets, and even at your doorstep

Transform a bright summertime snack into a briny and versatile bite

Growing—and relishing—one of the South’s great summer gifts

Because you don’t mess with perfection

Don’t let the kids hog all the fun

G&G staff and contributors pick their favorite new novels, bold memoirs, and beach reads, plus a few books to put on preorder

With lavender wine tastings, wreath-making workshops, and U-Pick events under the stars, these purple paradises are worth a calming field trip

Pool meets creek at this beguiling, 110-year-old spot

Come summer, all roads lead to the mountains

Tender, smoky, and glazed with mayo and Parmesan, this twist on a cookout staple may make you the star of the backyard

Brimming with juicy peaches, just-dug peanuts, and fresh-cut flowers, these ten farm stands call out for a roadside visit

Vinegar and a hit of spice turn pickling cucumbers into picnic stars

Scream-worthy treats from some of the best shops, restaurants, and ice cream purveyors across the South

The art of picking, courtesy of a lifelong lover of the berry

Plan a three-day getaway with plenty of art, delicious bites, and lush gardens in the buzzy North Carolina mountain town

Five refreshing oases to put on your bucket list

Kick off the season with tunes from Amanda Shires, Curtis Harding, Rising Appalachia, and more

Savor the season with these scrumptious dishes and drinks