Lee County Center | N.C. Cooperative Extension

rosemary plant is dried and brown from winter wind

Winter Damage in the Summer?

Published - March 24, 2026 Read

red flowered deciduous azalea in full flower in a yard in lee county

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

Published - March 18, 2026 Read

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

Rain barrels and aquaria hold outdoor rain garden plants

Don't want mosquitos this summer? Don't spray your yard!

Published - March 10, 2026

2026 4-H Dog Artistic Expression

Published - March 6, 2026

From: Stokes County Center

Still Focusing on What is Strong as Opposed to What Is Wrong

Published - February 27, 2026

shrubs planted in a foundation planting with mulch

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

Published - February 25, 2026

The New Neighbor You Didn’t Invite: Chevreulia acuminata

Published - February 16, 2026

Going Nuts for Heart Health Month

Published - February 16, 2026

mining bee with pollen sticking to her back legs

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

Mar 31

4-H Clover Council Tuesday | Mar 31 | 6:00 PM — 7:30 PM

Apr 01

4-H Robotics Club Wednesday | Apr 01 | 4:30 PM — 6:00 PM

Apr 02

Resilience Garden Class: Spring Garden Planting- Library Evening Program- Broadway Thursday | Apr 02 | 4:00 PM — 5:30 PM Lee County Libraries- Broadway

Apr 02

Young Commissioners 4-H Club Thursday | Apr 02 | 5:00 PM — 6:30 PM

Apr 03

HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSED Friday | Apr 03 | All Day

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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

Two teenage girls stand next to each other smiling. One girl is holding a baby goat.

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

2026 Turfgrass Short Course

Published - March 16, 2026

From: TurfFiles

AWIS Weather Report: Rain and Freeze/Frost Alert

Published - March 15, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information

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

Brunswick County storm clouds over a field.

Turbulent Frost Weather ahead, starting Thursday

Published - March 10, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information

2026 Pest Control for Professional Turfgrass Managers

Published - March 5, 2026

From: TurfFiles

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