Holiday Plants to Make You Happy!
The colorful and natural living reminders of the season are now here to bring smiles that may be in …
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Looking Out the Window - Baby It's Cold Outside!
Here in North Carolina, especially in the Piedmont, we get four seasons to enjoy Nature’s change of “clothes.” While …
Houseplants That Are Safe or Not
Poinsettias are deadly if eaten. Nope. Not real. All houseplants are safe and cute and cuddly. Nope. Not so. …
Gardening Guidelines for November, December, and January
General Information and Tasks Plan to have your soil tested for next year’s gardening activities. The soil test is free …
Carry Over to Compost?
Leaves are changing color, leaves are falling. Now what? With a bit cooler weather and lots of benefits to …
Leaf Spot on Hydrangeas
Are you seeing spots on your hydrangea leaves this fall? Fungal leaf spot diseases are the most active during …
Farm City Week: 4-H Natural Wreath Making
What Time to get creative! Lee County 4-H is hosting an outdoor family wreath making as a part of Farm …
Fall Gardens – Get Prepped and Prepared
Someone recently asked me about colors in the landscape and in the garden markets right now. All the golds, …
Growing Fall Vegetables and Sharing the Bounty
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity has increased in the United States. This is particularly true …
Mums the Word!
Nothing screams fall like the vivid autumn colors of mums. Mums offer a variety of color with minimum care. …
Spring Bulbs to the Rescue
It’s been a hot, trying summer and the cooler fall temperatures have many of us looking forward to getting …
Seasonal Gardening – Aesthetics and Interest All Year Long
Flowers, Foliage, Form, and Fruit. Through Spring we think of the soft color palette that flowers bring to our …
Gardening Guidelines for September and October
General Yard and Garden Information and Tasks Clean garden tools, sprayers, and other lawn equipment for winter storage. Triple rinse …
Lee County Educator & Curriculum Needs Survey
North Carolina 4-H believes that preparing youth for success and leadership in the global economy is one of our …
Change of Seasons
The new normal is taking some getting used to. However, some things stay the same and can give us …
Watering Plants in Summer
It is HOT. Thirsty hot. We can all use a little extra hydration when it’s hot, and so do …
Sick or Distressed Trees
Written by Matt Bertone, edited by Minda Daughtry Trees are everywhere in North Carolina and provide numerous benefits, including shade, …
My Garden Has Changed Over
My garden has changed over and is about to again. The greens have pretty much quit for the time …
DO NOT Plant Unsolicited Seeds Received in the Mail From China
— Written By Lucy Bradley Many people have received unsolicited packages from China labeled as containing earrings, but actually containing …
Houseplant Vacation Time
Summertime is traditionally vacation time. While I’m not traveling much these days, I am enjoying the essence of what …
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