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How to Manage Dogfennel

Published - June 5, 2026 Read
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Connect the Plots: Celebrating Pollinators in Lee County with Yard Certifications

Published - June 2, 2026 Read
Photo of Annual Knawel

What is Annual Knawel?

Published - May 26, 2026 Read
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Pollinator Haven Garden

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July Extension Newsletter - Lee County Center

News From Lee County Center

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Why You Should Remove Fruit From Your Fruit Trees

Published - May 26, 2026

flower buds infected with fungus
Who’s dusting my crape myrtles? Powdery mildew!

Published - May 20, 2026

Photo of Small's Ragwort
What is Small’s Ragwort?

Published - May 19, 2026

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May All Your Weeds Be Wildflowers

Published - May 12, 2026

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How to Manage White Clover

Published - May 11, 2026

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Don’t Let the Grubs Bug You: A Guide to Healthy Turf

Published - May 5, 2026

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Snapshot to Science: Navigating the World of Plant ID Apps

Published - April 28, 2026

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Managing Pastures During a Drought

Published - April 27, 2026

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Upcoming Events

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Sanford Farmers' Market Saturday | Jul 04 | 8:30 AM — 12:00 PM
Betsy Jeff Penn 4-H Camping Week Sun Jul 05 — Fri Jul 10
Lee County Beekeepers' Association Meeting Wednesday | Jul 08 | 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM
Farm to Senior: Raised Bed Garden Check-in Thursday | Jul 09 | 9:00 AM — 10:30 AM Senior Enrichment Center, 1615 S. 3rd Street, Sanford, NC 27330
NC Cooperative Extension: Native Plants of Lee County Thursday | Jul 09 | 5:30 PM — 7:00 PM Sanford Branch Library, 107 Hawkins Ave, Sanford, NC 27330
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News From NC State Extension

Hive of honey bees with bees clustered and hanging on the front or 'bearding' due to extremely high daytime temperature.
What Should I be doing in the apiary this month? July

Published - July 1, 2026

From: Pollinators
An array of adaptive tools
Beyond Access: A Celebration of Adaptability

Published - July 1, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
North Carolina 4-H Shooting Sports delegation posing together after the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships, many displaying medals and ribbons.
North Carolina Finishes Sixth Overall at National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships

Published - June 29, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
bumble bees on obedient plant
Register Now for a Summer Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!

Published - June 29, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
CAFMS Coordinator Lindsey Hosier holds up a “duff brownie” (thick layer of duff) to better understand its structure and potential for smoldering.
What is Duff and Why Does it Matter When Conducting Prescribed Burns?

Published - June 29, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
Downy wood mint with lanceleaf coreopsis
Early Spring 2026 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden

Published - June 29, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
4-H member speaks to judges while presenting on xenobots during Northeast District Activity Day.
"Learning by Doing" on Display at 2026 District Activity Days

Published - June 27, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
4-H members hold green drawstring bags while assembling care packages during a hands to service project at 4-H Congress.
Give Back at NC 4-H Congress 2026

Published - June 26, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Fescue lawn
Fescue Lawn Tips

Published - June 25, 2026

From: Gardening
Side-by-side maps labeled A and B show red heat zones, indicating data density. Map A has more concentrated spots, while Map B is elongated with a scale bar.
Center Update: Investigation of the Turfgrass-Infesting Weevil Complex (L. maculicollis and L. anthracinus) and New Interactive Pest Scouting Tools for Stakeholders

Published - June 24, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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