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 …
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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 …
July and August Gardening Guidelines
This article was written by Master Gardener℠ Volunteer, Becky Garrett General Yard and Garden Information and Tasks Keep a log book …
This Summer’s Dust Storms: What Do They Mean for You?
Written by Meredith Favre, NC State University Entomology Student, NCCE-Summer Intern There is a lot of news swirling about the …
The Dog-Day Cicadas of Summer Are Back, and With More Friends This Year
Written by Meredith Favre, NC State University Entomology Student, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Lee County Center – Summer Intern Summer is …
What’s That on My Kale? Whiteflies in Your Garden
This article was written by Meredith Farve, Summer Intern for North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Lee County. It is getting …
Spring Cleaning to Prevent Pests
Witten by Patty Alder, Training Coordinator for the NC State University Structural Pest Management Training Facility, edited by M. Daughtry Most …
Beneficial Insects
Spoiler Alert: Not Every Insect is the Enemy (Beneficial Insects Provide Benefits) Recently, some news media are reporting – with …
Row Covers for Garden Defense
As we are getting our gardens planted and the ecosystem responds to more hours of sunlight and warmer temperatures, …
Gardening Guidelines - May & June
General Yard and Garden Information and Tasks Central NC has passed its average last spring frost dates. A frost in …
Bunkin' With the Bees
Like many other folks working from home right now, trying to set up a workable “home office” with enough …
Insects Are Around - What's Bugging You?
Hey Cloverbuds, what different types of animals live around us? In addition to dogs, cats, birds, and squirrels, we share our …
Smart Gardening Means Safe Gardening
Our gardens can be our refuge. When we connect with the natural world through our gardens we benefit mentally …
Voles
Many a home gardener has stepped onto their back porch, fresh coffee in hand, taking in the sound of …
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