News From Lee County Center

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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

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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

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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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The New Neighbor You Didn’t Invite: Chevreulia acuminata

Published - February 16, 2026

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Going Nuts for Heart Health Month

Published - February 16, 2026

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Friend or Foe? Protecting Pollinators in the Ground

Published - February 10, 2026

Apples ripening on a tree in a backyard orchard. This apple's leaves were eaten on by Japanese beetles and the fruit are covered in scab, which is an aesthetic issue. Apples can be challenging to grow in a backyard orchard, but with a little work you can
Winter Chores: Caring for Old Apple, Pear or Peach Trees

Published - February 2, 2026

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Make Your Freezer Your Friend This Winter

Published - January 31, 2026

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Winter Safety on the Farm

Published - January 23, 2026

Cookware and utensils with text: "New Year, Efficient Kitchen to Support Your 2026 Goals"
New Year, Efficient Kitchen to Support Your 2026 Goals

Published - January 14, 2026

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2025 Was a Record Year for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census in Lee County

Published - January 7, 2026

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From the Mountains to the Sea: the Great Southeast Pollinator Census is a success in 2025

Published - January 6, 2026

The Next Harvest workshop — Jan 29, 8:30am–1pm at McSwain Center, 2420 Tramway Rd, Sanford
Upcoming Event: The Next Harvest - Farmland Preservation and Estate Planning

Published - January 5, 2026

USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs
NRCS Conservation Program Updates for NC Farmers

Published - January 4, 2026

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Pollinator Haven Garden Dirt Therapy Sessions Offer Skill Building and Community

Published - December 30, 2025

Witchhazel is one of the earliest blooming native trees in the Southeast. I have observed many snowfalls on its delicate petals. Winter is a time for rest and reflection, and even snow can help plants interpret the changing of the seasons. Photo by Amanda
Persephone Days: Days to Be Thinking About Your Garden

Published - December 29, 2025

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Next Year’s Butterflies Are Tied to This Year’s Fall Garden “Clean-Up”

Published - December 11, 2025

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NC Christmas Trees

Published - December 11, 2025

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The Importance and Benefits of Locally-Grown Christmas Trees

Published - December 11, 2025

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#Plantsgiving: Celebrating the Plant Diversity of Our Food

Published - December 4, 2025

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Whole Grains on Your Holiday Table

Published - November 20, 2025

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Symbol of the Holidays

Published - November 20, 2025

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ZZZs and Teens: A Study of Adolescent Sleep

Published - November 16, 2025

Child holding a heifer in a barn; text "4-H Dairy Heifer Program 2026 CALENDAR"
4-H Dairy Heifer Program Calendar Fundraiser

Published - November 13, 2025

Harvesting Opportunities: Leveraging Your Farm Assets for Agritourism — Tue Dec 2, 1–5pm
Agritourism Workshop on December 2nd!

Published - November 8, 2025

Poppies Photo by Amanda Bratcher
Poppies for Veterans Day

Published - November 6, 2025

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Keeping the Roots Strong: Lee County Embraces Farmland Preservation With VAD and EVAD Programs

Published - November 6, 2025

South Central Small Farm Boot Camp Flyer for Winter 2026
South Central Small Farm Boot Camp Registration Is Open for Winter 2026!

Published - November 5, 2025

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Splitting Up Your Fertilizer Application Can Save You Money

Published - November 5, 2025

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Soil Sampling- Another Dirty Job for Your Garden's Health

Published - October 29, 2025

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Winterizing Your Compost: Essential Tips for Hot, Cold, and Vermicomposting

Published - October 24, 2025

Strawberry_mold_Photo by Shuntaro Kawasaki- CC BY-SA 4.0
Grey Mold in Your Life: Fungi for the Cold Season

Published - October 24, 2025

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Substance Use in Adolescents

Published - October 19, 2025

seed saving_Photo by Amanda Bratcher
What’s in Seed? Top Tips for Seed Saving and Sowing

Published - October 10, 2025

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Safe Pesticide Use and Disposal: Household Hazardous Waste Day in Lee County

Published - October 10, 2025

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Weeds Under Water

Published - October 6, 2025

Fall webworm_U of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture photo by Mary Hightower
Fall Webworm- What's It Doing to My Tree?!

Published - October 6, 2025

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