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Team Topshot 4-H Club Meeting
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Lemon Springs ECA Meeting
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Heart and Hands ECA
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Heat and Drought Stress
This article was written by Matthew Clay, 2021 NC State University Summer Intern for North Carolina Cooperative Extension in …
Hanging Baskets, From Houseplants to Herbs
Gardens come in all sizes, shapes and colors. Some spread outward and some spread upward! No matter how small …
Gardening Giudelines for July and August
General Yard and Garden Information and Tasks Keep a logbook of problems, failures, and successes to help in future planting …
Setting Priorities in a Fast-Paced World
Although we are still in the heat of summer, a new school year will be here before you know …
Hydrating Recipes for the Summer Heat
It is the time of year where heat and humidity are high. Even a few minutes outside can leave …
Basil - a Great Culinary Herb
This article was written by Matthew Clay, 2021 NC State University Summer Intern for North Carolina Cooperative Extension in …
Liriope Crown and Root Problems
Liriope, also called lilyturf, is one of the workhorses of evergreen ground covers. It multiplies rapidly and requires very …
Using Pesticides, the Safe Way
Whether you are a farmer, tending thousands of acres, or a homeowner who wants to grow a successful garden …
Understanding the Ingredients List
How often do you read the ingredients list on your food label? This list provides very valuable information when …
A 4-H Civics Lesson
Bill Stone, the County Extension Director, wrote an article in 2016 reporting that our youth are out of touch …
Hornworms
This article was written by Matthew Clay, 2021 NCSU Summer Intern for North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Lee County. Hornworms …
What Is a Pollinator?
This article was written by Matthew Clay, 2021 NC State University Summer Intern for North Carolina Cooperative Extension in …
Leading for the Next Generation
One of my favorite things about working with the 4-H Youth Development program is the opportunity I have to …
It’s That Time Again - Tick Season!
I removed the first tick of the season off my shoulder yesterday – Lone Star Tick. Yes, I’m afraid …
The Buzz on Ground Nesting Bees
This article was written by Gail Griffin, Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer in Lee County. With the approach of warm weather …
Shade Gardening
Sometimes gardens that were designed for and planted in full sun when they were first established transition into shady …
Plan, Pack, and Go!
Recently my family and I went on a weekend adventure. For four days we exchanged the comforts of home …
What Do You Call a Mischievous Egg?
About a month ago we delivered fourteen dozen fertilized eggs and incubators to fourteen elementary classes in Lee County. …
May-June Beetles
May Beetles are also called June bugs because they are particularly active during summer, usually around the porch light. …