Heather Richie

Heather Richie is a writer & producer whose special interest is the land traditions—particularly the foodways and sporting—of the modern American and unbordered Souths.

Articles by Heather Richie

Trees in apple orchard

Is Your Land Orchard-Ready? (Plus: Thanksgiving Cider Suggestions!)

October 28, 2020

Virginia landowner Diane Flynt has retired from cider making at Foggy Ridge Cider to turn her attention exclusively to orchard production on behalf of other cider makers. Flynt, who is 65 and whose husband is 13 years her senior, felt it was time to dedicate her energy solely on her Dugspur apple...

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holiday gift guide

Best Holiday Gifts for Land Lovers: 2018 Edition

Gear • December 5, 2018

Image of feral pigs digging up a field

Hunters Helping Farmers: On the Hunt for Feral Pigs with Hog Carl

Hunting • February 16, 2018

Woman fly-fishing, mountain lake

Guide to the Best Wading Boots & Gear for Female Anglers

Fishing • January 21, 2018

Image of hemlock trees

Save Our Trees!: The Plight of the Eastern Hemlock

Habitat • December 30, 2016

10 Perfect Holiday Gift Ideas for the Land Lover In Your Life

Gear • December 9, 2016

How to Create a Water Feature on Your Property

Water • November 30, 2016

Bespoke Field Fashion

Gear • November 7, 2016

Flooding after Hurricane Matthew

Farmland Floodwater Resources for Agri-Businesses Hit by Hurricane Matthew

Land News • October 12, 2016

Charleston Master Craftsman: Landrum Tables’ Capers Cauthen

Hunting • September 30, 2016

Leasing Hunting Land Advice: photo from The Last Buffalo quail hunt

Is Leasing Your Land for Commercial Hunting a Good Idea? A View from the Field

Hunting • September 23, 2016

Advice for managing your timberland investment

Swailing Smarts: Advice for Managing Your Timberland Investment

Owning Land • September 14, 2016