A special series of new, original poetry, essays and fiction inspired by the theme of mirrors — stories that reflect our lives while challenging us to view the world and ourselves with fresh eyes.

The First Year is an original poem by Chimwemwe Undi, winner of the 2024 Governor General's Literary Award for poetry. It is part of Mirrors, a special series of new, original writing by the 2024 ...

The fringe tree gets its name from its clouds of fleecy white, softly fragrant flowers that hang from the branches in late spring and early summer. Other common names for it in the South are grancy ...

Every Southern garden should have a fig tree. These small trees or shrubs produce delicious fruit with flavors best experienced ripe from the tree. Unlike other fruits, figs ripen entirely on the ...