News From Lee County Center

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Local Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Recognized

October 7, 2021

Yellow tulip-like flower with red-tinged stem on wood mulch, small white flowers at base
Perennial Tulips – Tulipa Clusiana

September 30, 2021

Adult mantis: long antennae, triangular head, mottled body, wings 2/3 abdomen, no inner front-leg spot
Praying Mantis – Garden Hunters

September 30, 2021

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4 Simple Tips to Help You Shop Smart and Save

September 28, 2021

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A Shiny Penny

September 25, 2021

Ornamental Grass
Ornamental Grasses in the Garden Landscape

September 24, 2021

White gardenia bloom amid dark glossy green leaves
Gardenias

September 16, 2021

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September and October Gardening Guidelines

September 16, 2021

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Fair Events for Youth

September 15, 2021

Honey Mushrooms
Don’t Honey Me You Fungus

September 3, 2021

1Flowers - Cathy Dewitt
Jerusalem Sage – Feel Good Phlomis

September 3, 2021

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How Did You Spend the Summer?

August 27, 2021

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Take the Gardening Survey!

August 24, 2021

Red-handled spigot pouring water into green metal watering can.
Water-Wise Gardening

August 18, 2021

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Pesticide Credits Offered

August 12, 2021

Japanese beetle grubs: several creamy, C-shaped grubs on dark soil
Japanese Beetles: the Next Chapter

August 6, 2021

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Aquatic Weeds in Lee County, a Few Recommendations

July 29, 2021

Potted tall green plant with drooping, wilted leaves against a blank wall
Heat and Drought Stress

July 27, 2021

Black hanging basket of pink petunia flowers with lawn and cloudy sky background
Hanging Baskets, From Houseplants to Herbs

July 23, 2021

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Gardening Giudelines for July and August

July 21, 2021

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Setting Priorities in a Fast-Paced World

July 16, 2021

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Hydrating Recipes for the Summer Heat

July 13, 2021

Basil
Basil - a Great Culinary Herb

July 13, 2021

Liriope
Liriope Crown and Root Problems

July 13, 2021

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Using Pesticides, the Safe Way

June 30, 2021

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Understanding the Ingredients List

June 30, 2021

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A 4-H Civics Lesson

June 26, 2021

Hornworm
Hornworms

June 25, 2021

Pollinator on flower
What Is a Pollinator?

June 25, 2021

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Leading for the Next Generation

June 24, 2021

Black and reddish-brown tick resting on a green leaf
It’s That Time Again - Tick Season!

June 24, 2021

Two small sandy ant mounds on bare ground with scattered grass and pine needles
The Buzz on Ground Nesting Bees

June 11, 2021

Pink plume-like flower spikes among green garden foliage
Shade Gardening

June 4, 2021

campfire and marshmallows
Plan, Pack, and Go!

June 1, 2021

chick in feed bowl
What Do You Call a Mischievous Egg?

May 24, 2021

May–June beetle (Phyllophaga sp.) on sandy ground
May-June Beetles

May 20, 2021

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Webinars for Homeowners!

May 20, 2021

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Safe Thawing

May 19, 2021

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Gardening Guidelines for May & June

May 17, 2021

Entrance with large ceramic planter of mixed plants by green door tiled panel reading "CENTER"
A Bit of Ground Gardening in Small Spaces

May 14, 2021

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