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Fall Freezing Guide

Published - October 14, 2024

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Privacy Hedges: How We Should Use Plants to Hide

Published - October 4, 2024

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Food Expiration Dates: What Do They Actually Mean?

Published - September 26, 2024

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“No Mow Late Summer” Equals Beautiful Roadside Wildflowers

Published - September 26, 2024

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The Evolution of Corn Mazes

Published - September 26, 2024

Lee County EMG Volunteer Class of 2025 Recruitment Poster
Lee County EMG Class of 2025: So, You Want to Be an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer?

Published - September 20, 2024

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Surprise, There Is a Naked Lady Hurricane (Aka Lycoris Lilies Are Up)!

Published - September 20, 2024

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Are Your Trees Dying?: Make Landscape Maintenance Changes Before It Is Too Late

Published - September 13, 2024

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Saving and Sowing Seeds From Your Perennials

Published - September 4, 2024

Sanford Lions Club logo: Lee Regional Fair; "The Tradition Lives On! September 11–15, 2024"; "Never Forget 9-11"
Showcasing Community Talents, From the Past to the Present

Published - August 31, 2024

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Marching In: Fall Armyworm Populations Spike After Summer Weather Swings

Published - August 27, 2024

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Celebrating Fall Flavors and Spices

Published - August 27, 2024

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Beating Boredom

Published - August 20, 2024

Lee County Counts Pollinator Census, Aug 23-24, 2024; learn more: lee.ces.ncsu.edu
Lee County Counts in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census

Published - August 20, 2024

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Wind and Rain Damage in Crops

Published - August 14, 2024

“Pollinators are under threat.” We hear it more and more from scientists and the news. If you haven’t heard, you’ve probably at least noticed that your windshield has stayed a lot cleaner over the last couple of decades. What is important to understand fr
Gardeners Are Scientist: Count Lee County Insects in the Census

Published - August 13, 2024

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Insects, Worms and Peaches, Oh My! BOLO for Mantises, Hammerhead Worms and Peach Tree Borers

Published - August 7, 2024

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Lee County Introduces New Extension Master Food Volunteer Trainees

Published - August 7, 2024

Great Southeast Pollinator Census; Census Aug 23–24, 2024; https://lee.ces.ncsu.edu/gsepcinnc
Count Insects in the 2024 Great Southeast Pollinator Census!

Published - August 2, 2024

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Registration is Open for the 2024 Knowledge Is Pollinator Power: A Census Pep Rally

Published - July 31, 2024

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What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?

Published - July 30, 2024

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Plant Propagation

Published - July 30, 2024

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Farm, Land & Legacy Planning

Published - July 24, 2024

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Heat Happy Plants

Published - July 24, 2024

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The Wonders of Watermelons

Published - July 10, 2024

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Are You Getting Ready for Your Fall Garden?

Published - July 10, 2024

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Let’s Talk Tomatoes

Published - July 3, 2024

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Don’t Let the Summer Heat Beat You Down

Published - July 3, 2024

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Dog Days of Summer

Published - July 3, 2024

Fire Blight on Apple and Pear Trees
What Is Burning Up My Pear Trees?

Published - June 27, 2024

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The Role of Outdoor Experiences in Adolescent Development

Published - June 24, 2024

Sanford Lions Club logo: Lee Regional Fair; "The Tradition Lives On! September 11–15, 2024"; "Never Forget 9-11"
Summer Is the Time to Begin Planning for Your Fair Exhibits

Published - June 12, 2024

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Avoid Making Mis-Steaks: Food Safety While Grilling This Summer

Published - June 12, 2024

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What’s Eating My Garden?

Published - June 12, 2024

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How Has Recent Weather Affected Crops

Published - June 12, 2024

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Beneficial Insects

Published - June 7, 2024

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Fire Ant Control

Published - May 29, 2024

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Lee County 4-H Cooking Teams Earn Silver Medals at State Cooking Competition

Published - May 24, 2024

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Hummingbirds Are Here!

Published - May 24, 2024

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Youth Engagement in Backyard Chicken Projects

Published - May 18, 2024

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