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Starting Seeds Indoors

From one gardener to another, I’m struggling with our unseasonably warm weather! These days of low to mid- 70s …

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What Is a Master Gardener Volunteer?

Master Gardener℠ volunteers are educators sharing knowledge about urban horticulture and environmental stewardship. Working with their local N.C. Cooperative …

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Gardening With Native Plants

Consider plants that are great for birds in your home gardens, backyards, and urban landscapes. When you choose to …

Muscadines

Growing Muscadines

Want to grow grapes in the south? If so, you have two choices – plant muscadines or plant another …

Christmas Tree Disposal

Christmas is over and the trees are coming down! Figuring out what to do with live Christmas trees after …

Lee County North Carolina Cooperative Extension

McSwain Center Policies and Procedures

The McSwain Extension Education and Agriculture Center is available. Lee County Farm Bureau Auditorium Contact us for: Policies and Procedures / Facility …

Poinsettias

Poinsettias as Gifts

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

Winter Houseplant Care

In North Carolina, houseplant can mean one of two things: a plant that remains indoors all day or tropical …

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Another Reason to Buy Local

Eating locally sourced food has become more popular recently and more people are shopping at farmers markets, co-ops and …

Growing Asparagus

Fresh asparagus can be one of the early pleasures of a spring vegetable garden. While it takes a few …

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Symbol of the Holidays

The passing of Thanksgiving Day marches us closer to the next big holiday……. Christmas! The season begs the question, …

Reseeding Cool Season Grass

While it may seem that our primary objective should be to fill in empty patches, the best thing may …

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Bye Bye Birdie?

According to new research published in Science this month, birds are in crisis. Nearly 3 billion birds are gone. …

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Native Plant Hike With Nature Photography

Garden Life Series Event Native Plant Hike with Nature Photography Saturday, November 16, 2019 10 a.m. until noon San-Lee Park 572 Pumping Station Road Sanford, …

Turf in the Fall

True to North Carolina, our fall has had a slow, unpredictable start, and that can lead to some confusion …

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