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Interactive Fall Armyworm Map is Back!

Published - August 21, 2026

From: TurfFiles
Bar graph displaying the percent of turfgrass Injury for ten treatments at both four weeks after initial treatment and eight weeks after initial treatment.
Center Update: Evaluating Tolerance of St. Augustinegrass Cultivars to Postemergence Herbicides and Management of Bosc’s Mille Graines in St. Augustinegrass and Zoysiagrass Sod Production

Published - August 19, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Fescue Lawn Tips

Published - June 25, 2026

From: Gardening
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Summer 2026 Pest Update Video

Published - June 1, 2026

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

Published - May 5, 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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Spring 2026 Pest Update Video

Published - March 30, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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2026 Turfgrass Short Course

Published - March 16, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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9 Reasons to Choose a College Major in Turfgrass

Published - March 5, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Spring Plant Sales Support EMG Volunteer Service

Published - February 17, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
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The New Neighbor You Didn’t Invite: Chevreulia acuminata

Published - February 16, 2026

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Attention North Carolina Pesticide Applicators: Mandatory Regulatory Update Required

Published - February 16, 2026

From: Pesticide Safety
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Friend or Foe? Protecting Pollinators in the Ground

Published - February 10, 2026

By Amy Bruzzichesi
Feathered Friends in the Therapeutic Garden

Published - February 2, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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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Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture: Register Now for August!

Published - January 19, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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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
By Amy Bruzzichesi
Cultivating Indoor Calm: Houseplants for Winter Wellness

Published - January 5, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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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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Plan for Fun at the 2026 Chatham County Spring Ag Fest!

Published - December 15, 2025

From: Growing Small Farms
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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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Winter 2025 Pest Update Video

Published - December 5, 2025

From: TurfFiles
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#Plantsgiving: Celebrating the Plant Diversity of Our Food

Published - December 4, 2025

By Amy Bruzzichesi
Books About the People-Plant Connection

Published - December 1, 2025

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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Conference: Starting a Lawn Care Business

Published - November 21, 2025

From: TurfFiles
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Symbol of the Holidays

Published - November 20, 2025

By Amy Bruzzichesi
Register Now for TH2: Program Development

Published - November 10, 2025

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
Poppies Photo by Amanda Bratcher
Poppies for Veterans Day

Published - November 6, 2025

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

Published - October 29, 2025

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Manage Winter Annual Weeds Before They Establish

Published - October 28, 2025

From: Weeds
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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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*Revised* Key to Turfgrass Insect Damage

Published - October 14, 2025

From: TurfFiles
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What’s in Seed? Top Tips for Seed Saving and Sowing

Published - October 10, 2025

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Fall Webworm- What's It Doing to My Tree?!

Published - October 6, 2025

Courtesy of Greg Stivland
Program Spotlight: Exceptional Gardeners in Durham Public Schools

Published - October 6, 2025

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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Photos from Extension’s Pollinator Workshop & Native Plant Sale

Published - September 29, 2025

From: Growing Small Farms
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