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Pirates and Assassins [Bugs] to the Garden Rescue

Published - July 15, 2026 Read
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Check it Out at Spice Club

Published - July 13, 2026 Read
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When Less is More: A Lazy Gardener’s Guide to Supporting Pollinators

Published - July 9, 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

Lee County Cooperative Extension Monthly Newsletter

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July Extension Newsletter - Lee County Center

News From Lee County Center

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Top Five Hummingbird Plants for Central North Carolina

Published - July 9, 2026

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How to Manage Dogfennel

Published - June 5, 2026

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Connect the Plots: Celebrating Pollinators in Lee County with Yard Certifications

Published - June 2, 2026

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What is Annual Knawel?

Published - May 26, 2026

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Why You Should Remove Fruit From Your Fruit Trees

Published - May 26, 2026

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Who’s dusting my crape myrtles? Powdery mildew!

Published - May 20, 2026

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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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Upcoming Events

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Dirt Therapy: Thursday Session Thursday | Jul 16 | 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM Pollinator Haven Garden
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Farm to Senior: Raised Bed Garden Check-in Thursday | Jul 16 | 9:00 AM — 10:30 AM Senior Enrichment Center, 1615 S. 3rd Street, Sanford, NC 27330
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GSEPC in NC: Get to Know the Insects Webinar Thursday | Jul 16 | 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM Zoom- Registration Required
Dirt Therapy: Friday Session Friday | Jul 17 | 3:00 PM — 5:00 PM Pollinator Haven Garden
Magetsi 4-H Club Friday | Jul 17 | 5:30 PM — 7:30 PM
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News From NC State Extension

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Center Update: TurfDetect: Leveraging Polarization Camera to Detect Leaf Wilting in Turfgrass

Published - July 15, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Managing Turfgrass Under Heat and Drought Stress

Published - July 14, 2026

From: TurfFiles
Color Coded Drought Map of NC showing most of the state in moderate to Exceptional drought. With North Central and South Central the driest
Landscape Tips for Drought

Published - July 8, 2026

From: Gardening
Joanna Radford and Surry County CES Staff
Supporting Farms, Inspiring Youth: A Conversation with Joanna Radford

Published - July 6, 2026

From: Local Food
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
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Beyond Access: A Celebration of Adaptability

Published - July 1, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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Center Update: Biology and Management of Turf Diseases in NC: Focusing on Root-Knot Nematode and the Turfgrass Microbiome

Published - June 29, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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
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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
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