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Winter Damage in the Summer?

Published - March 24, 2026 Read
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Honeysuckle Azaleas: A sweet-smelling native shrub for every yard

Published - March 18, 2026 Read
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Good Manners Are Not Old-fashioned

Published - March 16, 2026 Read
Ag Week April 18-25

Together We Grow

Registration opens March 16th @ 8:00 AM
4-H Youth Development
Family and Consumer Sciences
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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Don't want mosquitos this summer? Don't spray your yard!

Published - March 10, 2026

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2026 4-H Dog Artistic Expression

Published - March 6, 2026

From: Stokes County Center
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Still Focusing on What is Strong as Opposed to What Is Wrong

Published - February 27, 2026

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Overplanting Foundations: How to plant trees and shrubs better in your garden

Published - February 25, 2026

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The New Neighbor You Didn’t Invite: Chevreulia acuminata

Published - February 16, 2026

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Going Nuts for Heart Health Month

Published - February 16, 2026

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Friend or Foe? Protecting Pollinators in the Ground

Published - February 10, 2026

Apples ripening on a tree in a backyard orchard. This apple's leaves were eaten on by Japanese beetles and the fruit are covered in scab, which is an aesthetic issue. Apples can be challenging to grow in a backyard orchard, but with a little work you can
Winter Chores: Caring for Old Apple, Pear or Peach Trees

Published - February 2, 2026

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Upcoming Events

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PSAM Ribbon Cutting- Public is Welcome! Wednesday | Mar 25 | 3:00 PM — 4:30 PM 165 Charlotte Ave, Sanford, NC 27330
Horsin' Around 4-H Club Thursday | Mar 26 | 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM
Pollinator Haven Garden: Monthly Garden Tour- April Friday | Mar 27 | 10:00 AM — 11:30 AM Pollinator Haven Garden
Magetsi 4-H Club Friday | Mar 27 | 5:30 PM — 7:30 PM
Celebrate Local Foods in Lee County at Hugger Mugger! Saturday | Mar 28 | 2:00 PM — 6:00 PM Hugger Mugger Brewing
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News From NC State Extension

This is an image of beef steers (black) grazing several experimental paddocks of tall fescue.
Regional Forage-Livestock Systems In-Service Training and SPFCIC

Published - March 25, 2026

From: Forages
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Apply Now to Host International Youth through 4-H!

Published - March 24, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Dr. Jim Clark stands with Governor Josh Stein during his induction into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine at the governor’s mansion.
Jim Clark Inducted Into Order of the Long Leaf Pine

Published - March 20, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
John Bowen, a smiling older man, is pictured surrounded by healthy plants he has propagated.
Growing Impact: Meet John Bowen

Published - March 18, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Visitors to Turf Field Lab
2026 Turfgrass Short Course

Published - March 16, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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AWIS Weather Report: Rain and Freeze/Frost Alert

Published - March 15, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm Flyer
NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm

Published - March 12, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
NC State Day of Giving 03.25.26: Make Your Mark
Make Your Mark for 4-H on NC State Day of Giving

Published - March 11, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Turbulent Frost Weather ahead, starting Thursday

Published - March 10, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
Pest Control Cover 2026
2026 Pest Control for Professional Turfgrass Managers

Published - March 5, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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