A view from inside the late Bunny Mellon’s Virginia greenhouse.
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Even in the South, stepping into a greenhouse in winter is an exercise in hope and solace. As JoHannah Biang, the horticulture manager at Hills & Dales Estate in LaGrange, Georgia, says, “It’s a reminder that things are still growing and blooming and that spring will come again.” Visiting a glasshouse or conservatory is also a visual way to learn from the pros, whether about rare orchids or tropical plants that can thrive in Southern heat, or how to layer the textures of shrubs and perennials in garden borders. Travelers to these seven standout greenhouses across the South can soak up some plant know-how and sneak in a little warmth, too. —Crai Bower, G&G contributor
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Dover, New Hampshire. Flying north in the winter? No, I wasn’t a scatterbrained snowbird that had slammed into too many windows. Some friends and I were visiting a buddy who had moved to the Northeast a couple years ago. And while we missed the fabled New England foliage, there was plenty of wintertime wonder in and around this quiet 400-year-old town of 32,000.
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Hikers and commuters: Tracing the bed of the abandoned Newington Branch railway, the Dover Community Trail is eight miles of easy walking, biking, or running that give you a snapshot of the region’s urban and natural beauty. The rail trail cuts through the heart of downtown Dover, where you can explore a vibrant community coexisting with its preserved colonial history. Follow the path along the Cocheco River out into the pristine countryside for hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and some of the best winter birdwatching you’ll find.
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Living history: While on the urban stretch of the trail, you need only stray a few blocks to glimpse the city’s rich history. There’s the roaring waterfall of the Cocheco Mills, a circa-1800s cotton textile plant that is now an apartment complex; the voluminous Dover Public Library, housed in a majestic stone-and-brick structure built by Andrew Carnegie in 1905; and for a bit more recent history, a commemorative marker and manhole cover dedicated to the sewer-dwelling comic heroes the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, created by residents Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird in 1983.
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Something brewing: When a city or region has a food or drink named after it, you should probably try it while you’re there. Here, it’s the New England–style IPA, a fruit-forward hazy yellow version of the hoppy ale that has become one of the most popular beer styles in the country. Few places do it better than Garrison City Beerworks, where you can sample several variations and grab some tasty street tacos for lunch or dinner. There’s also the North Country Hard Cider Company, if you’d prefer a more traditional local beverage (with a modern twist).
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