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Celebrate America’s 250th with Vegetables at the Lee Regional Fair

Published - August 31, 2026 Read
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Pollinator Garden vs. Heat and Drought: Who's Winning in Central NC?

Published - August 25, 2026 Read
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What is Japanese Clover?

Published - August 11, 2026 Read
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September Extension Newsletter - Lee County Center

News From Lee County Center

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Spots on My Leaves: Fungal Leaf Spots in the Summer Landscape

Published - August 10, 2026

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UPDATED: Lee County Participates in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census

Published - August 9, 2026

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Keeping Safe During the Cyclospora Outbreak

Published - August 5, 2026

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Saving The State Flower: How to Help Your Struggling Dogwoods Survive Summer Stress

Published - August 4, 2026

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Purple Coneflower Clinic: What's wrong with your Echinacea flowers?

Published - July 28, 2026

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It's Okay to Have Moss

Published - July 22, 2026

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How to control Carolina Horsenettle

Published - July 20, 2026

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Less is More- Lazy Best Practices for Gardening For Pollinators

Published - July 17, 2026

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Upcoming Events

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Sanford Farmers' Market Saturday | Sep 05 | 8:30 AM — 12:00 PM 157 Charlotte Ave, Sanford, NC 27330, USA
HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSED Monday | Sep 07 | All Day
Sanford Farmers' Market - Regular Board Meeting Tuesday | Sep 08 | 5:30 PM — 7:30 PM 2420 Tramway Rd, Sanford, NC 27330, USA
4-H Flavor Lab Cooking Club Tuesday | Sep 08 | 5:30 PM — 7:30 PM
Lee County Livestock Producer’s Association Meeting Tuesday | Sep 08 | 6:30 PM — 7:30 PM 2420 Tramway Rd, Sanford, NC 27330, USA
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News From NC State Extension

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Celebrate National 4-H Week 2026

Published - September 3, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Creating an Evidence-Based TH Practice

Published - September 1, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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What Should I be doing in the Apiary this month? September

Published - September 1, 2026

From: Pollinators
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North Carolina’s Fall Foliage May Be Patchy, Muted and Shorter This Year

Published - August 31, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
Durham County Horticulture Agent Ashley Troth stands with statewide EMG program manager Charlotte Glen while holding the 2026 Distinguished Early Career Award
Strengthening the Extension Master Gardener Program through Visionary Leadership: Ashley Troth Wins National Early Career Award

Published - August 31, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
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North Carolina 4-H Alumni Honored for ‘Making the Best Better’

Published - August 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Bearberry whiteflies showing up in NC blueberries

Published - August 27, 2026

From: Blueberries
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Virtual Help Sessions Offered for Online Project Records

Published - August 27, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Center Update: Improving Bermudagrass Putting Green Nitrogen Fertilization Management by Understanding Growth Rate

Published - August 26, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Interest Survey: Floral Design + TH

Published - August 26, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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