{"product_id":"back-issue-april-2026","title":"Back Issue: April 2026","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVirginia comes alive in spring—and so does this issue of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVirginia Living\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe take you on a trip to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFredericksburg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that just might inspire your next weekend getaway, then inside a beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eequestrian estate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Hanover. Nature lovers and armchair explorers will find plenty to love in our feature on the highlights of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Ridge Parkway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. And we reveal the secrets behind \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistoric Garden Week\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one petal at a time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the garden, meet a Lynchburg gardener with a passion for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a gardening expert who turns \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econtainers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e into pure couture, bringing genuine artistry to every planting. At the table, seafood lovers will relish our coverage of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlack Tid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ee at Richmond's Ballast, while our story on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutumn Olive Farms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will introduce you to some of the finest heritage pork around.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe pay tribute to our beloved associate editor, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHope Cartwright\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (2002-2026) and encourage you to submit your favorite furbaby in our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutest Pet Photo Contest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Hope’s favorite project. Submissions are open till March 16; then return to vote on March 17. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Virginia Beach SPCA’s lifesaving mission. And don't miss our annual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eState of Education\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, highlighting Virginia's top schools across seven categories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's so much to discover in this issue. Subscribe now and don't miss a single one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VLS-Magazines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47654573015278,"sku":"2604-APR26","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0097\/0172\/0130\/files\/Apr2026slanted.jpg?v=1772199097","url":"https:\/\/www.virginialivingstore.com\/products\/back-issue-april-2026","provider":"Virginia Living Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}