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ONLINE Pollinator Plant Sale is LIVE!

Published - April 17, 2026 Read
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Don’t Let the Grubs Bug You: A Guide to Healthy Turf

Published - May 5, 2026 Read
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Snapshot to Science: Navigating the World of Plant ID Apps

Published - April 28, 2026 Read
4-H Youth Development
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Lee McSwain Policies and Procedures

Learn how reserve the McSwain Center for meetings and events
Pollinator Haven Garden

Learn about the Garden, how to visit and how to get involved
Gardening and Lawns in Lee County

Learn how to take care of your garden and lawn in Lee County

News From Lee County Center

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Managing Pastures During a Drought

Published - April 27, 2026

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Celebrating the Lee County Master Gardener Volunteers: 30 Years Continued

Published - April 21, 2026

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Celebrating the Lee County Master Gardener Volunteers: 30 Years Young and Still Growing!

Published - April 14, 2026

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Preserving North Carolina’s Farmland

Published - April 9, 2026

From: NC State Extension
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Container Gardening Class Series Inspired by Lee County Ag Week 2026 “Together We Grow” Theme

Published - April 6, 2026

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Wisteria: A Beautiful Beast in Our Forests

Published - March 31, 2026

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Winter Damage in the Summer?

Published - March 24, 2026

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Honeysuckle Azaleas: A sweet-smelling native shrub for every yard

Published - March 18, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Hugger Mugger Bier Garten Club: Propagation From Cuttings Monday | May 11 | 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM
Sanford Farmers' Market - Regular Board Meeting Tuesday | May 12 | 5:30 PM — 7:30 PM 2420 Tramway Rd, Sanford, NC 27330, USA
Lee County Livestock Producer’s Association Meeting Tuesday | May 12 | 6:30 PM — 7:30 PM 2420 Tramway Rd, Sanford, NC 27330, USA
Barn Busters 4-H Club Meeting Wednesday | May 13 | 6:00 PM — 7:15 PM
Lee County Beekeepers' Association Meeting Wednesday | May 13 | 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM
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News From NC State Extension

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Take the Stage at NC 4-H Congress 2026

Published - May 8, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Forsyth County top scoring Senior Division WHEP Team (L-R): John Tyler, Lucy Mehaffey, Calloway Mehaffey, and Maggie Mehaffey.
Record Number of Youth Test Their Wildlife Knowledge

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
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2026 Sod Growers Survey

Published - May 5, 2026

From: TurfFiles
Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus) a black and white mosquito biting a person.
Mosquitos Are Back . . .

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Gardening
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NC Skillathon & Livestock Judging Clinics

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
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Corn Earworm and False Chinch Bug Reports in Strawberries

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
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Annual Forage & Livestock Webinar Series Schedule (2026)

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Forages
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Grassroots Energy, Real-World Solutions: A Conversation with Jonathon Smith

Published - May 4, 2026

From: Local Food
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Herbal Teas: A Taste of Wellness

Published - May 4, 2026

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

Published - May 1, 2026

From: Pollinators
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