News From Lee County Center

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It's Okay to Have Moss

Published - July 22, 2026

Horsenettle in Corn Field
How to control Carolina Horsenettle

Published - July 20, 2026

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Less is More- Lazy Best Practices for Gardening For Pollinators

Published - July 17, 2026

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Pirates and Assassins [Bugs] to the Garden Rescue

Published - July 15, 2026

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Check it Out at Spice Club

Published - July 13, 2026

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When Less is More: A Lazy Gardener’s Guide to Supporting Pollinators

Published - July 9, 2026

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Top Five Hummingbird Plants for Central North Carolina

Published - July 9, 2026

Dogfennel in field
How to Manage Dogfennel

Published - June 5, 2026

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Connect the Plots: Celebrating Pollinators in Lee County with Yard Certifications

Published - June 2, 2026

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What is Annual Knawel?

Published - May 26, 2026

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Why You Should Remove Fruit From Your Fruit Trees

Published - May 26, 2026

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Who’s dusting my crape myrtles? Powdery mildew!

Published - May 20, 2026

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What is Small’s Ragwort?

Published - May 19, 2026

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May All Your Weeds Be Wildflowers

Published - May 12, 2026

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How to Manage White Clover

Published - May 11, 2026

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Don’t Let the Grubs Bug You: A Guide to Healthy Turf

Published - May 5, 2026

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Snapshot to Science: Navigating the World of Plant ID Apps

Published - April 28, 2026

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Managing Pastures During a Drought

Published - April 27, 2026

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Celebrating the Lee County Master Gardener Volunteers: 30 Years Continued

Published - April 21, 2026

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ONLINE Pollinator Plant Sale is LIVE!

Published - April 17, 2026

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Celebrating the Lee County Master Gardener Volunteers: 30 Years Young and Still Growing!

Published - April 14, 2026

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Preserving North Carolina’s Farmland

Published - April 9, 2026

From: NC State Extension
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Container Gardening Class Series Inspired by Lee County Ag Week 2026 “Together We Grow” Theme

Published - April 6, 2026

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Wisteria: A Beautiful Beast in Our Forests

Published - March 31, 2026

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Winter Damage in the Summer?

Published - March 24, 2026

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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

From: Stokes County Center
Extension News Story Headline
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

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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

From: Extension Gardener
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