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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
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What is Annual Knawel?

Published - May 26, 2026 Read
4-H Youth Development
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Lee McSwain Policies and Procedures

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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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June 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

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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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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

All News From Lee County Center

Upcoming Events

4-H & STEAM Program - Bacteria Studies Tuesday | Jun 30 | 4:30 PM — 6:00 PM Lee County Libraries, Sanford Branch
International Fire Fly Day Thursday | Jul 02 | All Day
HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSED Friday | Jul 03 | All Day
Magetsi 4-H Club Friday | Jul 03 | 5:30 PM — 7:30 PM
Sanford Farmers' Market Saturday | Jul 04 | 8:30 AM — 12:00 PM
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News From NC State Extension

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
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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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Visual Model of Shade in Your Yard

Published - June 23, 2026

From: Gardening
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How to Attract and Protect Fireflies

Published - June 23, 2026

From: Gardening
State Contest Winners
NC 4-H Livestock State Contest Info 2026

Published - June 23, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
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June Happenings in the NC Alt Crops & Organics Program!

Published - June 23, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
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Should Sidedress Nitrogen Rates Be Adjusted During Drought?

Published - June 23, 2026

From: Soil Fertility
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Coming Soon, Field Day 2026 Registration

Published - June 22, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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