Safe Thawing
One of my favorite methods to preserve food and prevent waste is freezing. It is quick, requires minimal equipment, …
covid19.ces.ncsu.edu
Gardening Guidelines for May & June
This article was written by Becky Garrett, Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer for North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Lee County. General …
A Bit of Ground Gardening in Small Spaces
This article was written by Gail Griffin, Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer in Lee County. Gardening, in and of itself, presents …
Carolina Lawn Care
Participants will learn about how to create a personalized fertilization and irrigation plan for managed turf, as well as Best …
Columbines, Gems in the Landscape
This article was written by Gail Griffin, Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer for North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Lee County. Spring …
Non-Biting Midge Flies
This article was written by Gail Griffin, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer for North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Lee County. Do …
Kids and Screentime During COVID-19
O.K., I’m just going to come right out and admit it, my kids have been watching more television during …
New Club Forming - the 4-H Naturalists
We have had several families over the past couple of years express an interest in a nature club. To …
Plants to Attract Hummingbirds
This article was written by Gail Griffin, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer in Lee County. Within a few weeks, the first …
4-H Germination: Cleaning Out the Seed Shed
I learned something new last week. By the time you read this article Minda Daughtry and I will have …
What Are the Optimal Planting Conditions for Corn?
In order to achieve optimum corn yields, we need to get the corn crop off to a good start. …
Be Forewarned About Fire Blight on Apple and Pear Trees
Fire Blight is a destructive, highly infectious, and widespread disease caused by the bacterium Erwinia amylovora that attacks plants …
Move Over!
Here in Lee County, agriculture is big business, and it is time for that business to get going. Tobacco …
Spot Anthracnose on Dogwood
Dogwood tree buds are beginning to swell. These trees are a favorite herald of spring. The bracts come out …
Trumpets for a Garden Symphony
Trumpets play high brassy and brilliant notes through about 4 ½ feet of tubing. From Greek and Roman military …
Sanford Farmers Market Seeks Market Manager
The Sanford Farmers Market in Sanford, NC is looking for a dedicated part-time market manager for its seasonal Saturday …
Tea Scale Pests on Camellias
Camellia – sometimes called the rose of winter. Just outside the living room window at the homeplace grew an …
March and April Gardening Guidelines
This article was written by Becky Garrett, Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer with North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Lee County. General …
Effect of Waterlogged Soil on Preemergence Herbicides in Turfgrass Systems
Written by Travis Gannon, Edited By Minda Daughtry Beyond the establishment of dense, healthy turfgrass, one of the most effective …
Sandhills Farm to Table Returns This Spring
One of the things that helps get me through the doldrums of winter is thinking about warmer weather and …