News From Lee County Center

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Still Focusing on What is Strong as Opposed to What Is Wrong

February 27, 2026

shrubs planted in a foundation planting with mulch
Overplanting Foundations: How to plant trees and shrubs better in your garden

February 25, 2026

weed in lawn with seed heads
The New Neighbor You Didn’t Invite: Chevreulia acuminata

February 16, 2026

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Going Nuts for Heart Health Month

February 16, 2026

mining bee with pollen sticking to her back legs
Friend or Foe? Protecting Pollinators in the Ground

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

February 2, 2026

Frozen green peas with ice crystals on their surfaces
Make Your Freezer Your Friend This Winter

January 31, 2026

Hay in the snow
Winter Safety on the Farm

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

January 14, 2026

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

January 7, 2026

Person in yellow-black bee costume posing under tent while woman photographs them at an outdoor fair
From the Mountains to the Sea: the Great Southeast Pollinator Census is a success in 2025

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

January 5, 2026

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

January 4, 2026

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Pollinator Haven Garden Dirt Therapy Sessions Offer Skill Building and Community

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

December 29, 2025

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

December 11, 2025

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NC Christmas Trees

December 11, 2025

Christmas Trees
The Importance and Benefits of Locally-Grown Christmas Trees

December 11, 2025

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#Plantsgiving: Celebrating the Plant Diversity of Our Food

December 4, 2025

Assorted whole grains and flours with overlay text "Whole Grains On Your Holiday Table"
Whole Grains on Your Holiday Table

November 20, 2025

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Symbol of the Holidays

November 20, 2025

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ZZZs and Teens: A Study of Adolescent Sleep

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

November 13, 2025

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

November 8, 2025

Poppies Photo by Amanda Bratcher
Poppies for Veterans Day

November 6, 2025

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

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!

November 5, 2025

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Splitting Up Your Fertilizer Application Can Save You Money

November 5, 2025

Soil sampling bucket_Photo by Amanda Bratcher
Soil Sampling- Another Dirty Job for Your Garden's Health

October 29, 2025

Compost Pile Photo by Amanda Bratcher-min
Winterizing Your Compost: Essential Tips for Hot, Cold, and Vermicomposting

October 24, 2025

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

October 24, 2025

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Substance Use in Adolescents

October 19, 2025

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

October 10, 2025

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

October 10, 2025

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Weeds Under Water

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?!

October 6, 2025

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Raising Gritty Kids in a Soft World

September 30, 2025

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Internet Validation and Youth Well-Being

September 30, 2025

Ditch Daisy by Amanda Bratcher
Ditch Daisy Lights Up Roadsides

September 25, 2025

Oat muffins on a wooden board with text: "Warm & Cozy Flavors; Without Added Sugars"
The Warm and Cozy Flavors of Fall Without All the Added Sugars

September 19, 2025

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