Sick or Distressed Trees
Written by Matt Bertone, edited by Minda Daughtry Trees are everywhere in North Carolina and provide numerous benefits, including shade, …
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My Garden Has Changed Over
My garden has changed over and is about to again. The greens have pretty much quit for the time …
Beating Boredom
I think it would be a gross understatement to say that all of our lives have changed a great …
Flea Beetle Alert!
Please be aware that flea beetles have been spotted in Lee County. According to Table 9-4 in the 2020 …
The State of Things...in the Tobacco Patch
Well, we have had a very frustrating growing season in Lee County. There is an old saying, if your …
Teens' Journey to Adulthood Changed Dramatically in March
I am at the beach as I write this article considering a recent workshop I attended. Since exercise is …
DO NOT Plant Unsolicited Seeds Received in the Mail From China
— Written By Lucy Bradley Many people have received unsolicited packages from China labeled as containing earrings, but actually containing …
Houseplant Vacation Time
Summertime is traditionally vacation time. While I’m not traveling much these days, I am enjoying the essence of what …
July and August Gardening Guidelines
This article was written by Master Gardener℠ Volunteer, Becky Garrett General Yard and Garden Information and Tasks Keep a log book …
This Summer’s Dust Storms: What Do They Mean for You?
Written by Meredith Favre, NC State University Entomology Student, NCCE-Summer Intern There is a lot of news swirling about the …
Virtual Opportunities “STEM” Summer Learning Loss
How can you address the increasingly prevalent phenomena of summer learning loss? According to a Fairchild & Baulay 2002 …
Tobacco Notes July 2020
Our tobacco crop is coming along. Some fields are about 3 weeks out from first priming. Topping and suckering …
The Dog-Day Cicadas of Summer Are Back, and With More Friends This Year
Written by Meredith Favre, NC State University Entomology Student, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Lee County Center – Summer Intern Summer is …
What’s That on My Kale? Whiteflies in Your Garden
This article was written by Meredith Farve, Summer Intern for North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Lee County. It is getting …
Celebrating Diversity in the 21st Century
How many of you remember the Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young song, “Teach Your Children?” O.K., I must admit …
Cooking Together Virtually
Since March, more families have been preparing meals at home. This large change of daily routine has sparked interest …
Congratulations 2020 4-H Graduates
One thing is certain in these very uncertain times, 4-H has some great members moving on into adulthood and …
Lee County Tobacco Notes
As you all know, we are wet. This wet spell followed a very dry couple of weeks. I have …
Spring Cleaning to Prevent Pests
Witten by Patty Alder, Training Coordinator for the NC State University Structural Pest Management Training Facility, edited by M. Daughtry Most …
Aire
Application * Interview * Resume * Electronic Video AIRE is a workforce development and college prep program. Youth, ages 11 – …