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Termite Swarmers

This article was written by Gail Griffin, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer with North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Lee County. When …

Deer damaged plants

Reducing Deer Damage in the Landscape

This article was written by Gail Griffin, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer with North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Lee County. First …

Cover photo for Problems With Leyland Cypress

Problems With Leyland Cypress

This article was written by Gail Griffin, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer with North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Lee County. To …

Paperbush Plant

What Is a Paperbush Plant?

This article was written by Gail Griffin, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer with North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Lee County. You …

Root-knot nematode

Root Knot Nematode

This article was written by Gail Griffin, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer with North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Lee County. Sounds …

Drysteam Bed

Eliminate Hard to Mow Spaces

This article was written by Gail Griffin, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer with North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Lee County. If …

Fairy Ring

Fairy Ring in Turfgrass

This article was written by Gail Griffin, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer in Lee County. Did the fairies come and dance …

Snowdrop

Time for Snowdrops

Sometimes a name just fits, doesn’t it? Snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis, is a small perennial bulb that blooms in late …

Pansies

Pansies in the Landscape

How fortunate are we to live in a place where we can grow plants with the ability to bloom …

Spot Anthracnose on Dogwood

How Pathogens Survive Winter

Pathogens survive the winter mostly in the soil. Generally the survivors are root and crown pathogens such as the …

Poinsettias

Poinsettias as Gifts

Although the Christmas merchandise seemed to pop out around Halloween this year, the colorful and natural living reminders of …

Bloodroot

Bloodroot

After the holidays come and go, we will all need something beautiful and inspiring to look forward to. Belonging …

Lantana Lace Bug

Lantana Lace Bugs

This article was written by Gail Griffin, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer with North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Lee County. Just …

Wreath Making

Holiday Wreath Making Workshop

“Make your own fresh and fragrant holiday wreath with Horticulture Agent, Minda Daughtry and the Extension Master Gardeners of Lee …

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Spotted Lanternfly Warning

We received word from Virginia late last week that the Spotted Lanternfly now has an established population in Carroll …

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