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Celebrating the Lee County Master Gardener Volunteers: 30 Years Young and Still Growing!

Published - April 14, 2026 Read
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Container Gardening Class Series Inspired by Lee County Ag Week 2026 “Together We Grow” Theme

Published - April 6, 2026 Read
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Wisteria: A Beautiful Beast in Our Forests

Published - March 31, 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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Preserving North Carolina’s Farmland

Published - April 9, 2026

From: NC State Extension
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Winter Damage in the Summer?

Published - March 24, 2026

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

Published - March 18, 2026

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Good Manners Are Not Old-fashioned

Published - March 16, 2026

Rain barrels and aquaria hold outdoor rain garden plants
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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Upcoming Events

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West Lee 4-H Livestock Club Meeting Friday | Apr 17 | 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM West Lee Middle School, 3301 Wicker St, Sanford, NC 27330, USA
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Dirt Therapy: Friday Session- Gardening at the Pollinator Haven Garden Friday | Apr 17 | 2:00 PM — 4:00 PM
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Magetsi 4-H Club Friday | Apr 17 | 5:30 PM — 7:30 PM
Crazy Quilters 4-H Club Meeting Saturday | Apr 18 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Ag Week Kick-Off with Backyard Chickens at the Sanford Farmers' Market Saturday | Apr 18 | 8:30 AM — 12:00 PM
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News From NC State Extension

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Preserving North Carolina’s Farmland

Published - April 16, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
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2026 Strawberry IPM Guide is now available!

Published - April 16, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
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Internship Available at Research & Extension Center in Mills River, NC

Published - April 16, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
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Farm to Fridge - a Wonderful Model in Granville County

Published - April 15, 2026

From: Gardening
Strawberry row in field on left and tobacco row in field on the right
Grower Input Needed: Survey on Tobacco and/or Strawberry Diseases in NC

Published - April 15, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
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Fungicide Program Considerations For Spring Disease Management in Strawberries

Published - April 15, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
An EMG volunteer of Durham County presents on pruning in front of a presentation screen that shows the gardening tool in front of a classroom of volunteers who are focused on learning.
2025 Annual Report Spotlights Volunteers' Commitment to Growth through Continuing Ed

Published - April 13, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Blades of turfgrass that show red, yellow, and green colors due to temperature stress.
Spring Colors of Turfgrass

Published - April 13, 2026

From: TurfFiles
Forest Drought Response Index Map shading various areas throughout the United States according to their drought level.
Managing Trees Under Drought Conditions

Published - April 9, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
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What Should I be doing in my Apiary this Month? April

Published - April 9, 2026

From: Pollinators
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