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What is Annual Knawel?

Published - May 26, 2026 Read
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Why You Should Remove Fruit From Your Fruit Trees

Published - May 26, 2026 Read
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Who’s dusting my crape myrtles? Powdery mildew!

Published - May 20, 2026 Read
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

Lee County Cooperative Extension Monthly Newsletter

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May Extension Newsletter - Lee County Center

News From Lee County Center

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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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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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Celebrating the Lee County Master Gardener Volunteers: 30 Years Continued

Published - April 21, 2026

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ONLINE Pollinator Plant Sale is LIVE!

Published - April 17, 2026

All News From Lee County Center

Upcoming Events

Pollinator Month Mon Jun 01 — Tue Jun 30
4-H Robotics Club Wednesday | Jun 03 | 4:30 PM — 6:00 PM
The Resilience Garden Series at the Benhaven Library Thursday | Jun 04 | 4:00 PM — 5:30 PM 2815 Olivia Rd, Sanford, NC 27332
Tour of the Pollinator Haven Garden- Theme: Pollinators! Friday | Jun 05 | 10:00 AM — 11:30 AM
Magetsi 4-H Club Friday | Jun 05 | 5:30 PM — 7:30 PM
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News From NC State Extension

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Avian Bowl and Poultry Judging Registrations Due Soon

Published - May 29, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
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Veggie Disease Update: Week of May 24, 2026

Published - May 29, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
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The Power of Seeing and Describing Plants

Published - May 29, 2026

From: Gardening
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Locust Hill Cattle Livestock Judging Contest

Published - May 27, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
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Historic Year for the Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge

Published - May 26, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Register Now for Caneberry Biocontrol and Production Workshop

Published - May 25, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
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Is Bamboo Your Nemesis?

Published - May 22, 2026

From: Gardening
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2026 Dr. Kim Ingold 4-H Photography Contest

Published - May 20, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Warm-Season Grass Green Up and Managing Turfgrass under Drought Conditions

Published - May 18, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Woodland Owner Survey

Published - May 15, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
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