Carry Over to Compost?
Leaves are changing color, leaves are falling. Now what? With a bit cooler weather and lots of benefits to …
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Leaf Spot on Hydrangeas
Are you seeing spots on your hydrangea leaves this fall? Fungal leaf spot diseases are the most active during …
Cooking from the Pantry
Based on conversations with class participants and reflection on my own personal habits, it appears a lot of changes …
Farm City Week: 4-H Natural Wreath Making
What Time to get creative! Lee County 4-H hosted an outdoor family wreath making workshop as a part of Farm …
Fall Gardens – Get Prepped and Prepared
Someone recently asked me about colors in the landscape and in the garden markets right now. All the golds, …
Bullying - Beyond the Classroom
An important key to a great positive youth development program is creating a safe and inclusive youth environment. The …
Migrant Housing Internet Connectivity Project
The North Carolina Agromedicine Institute is happy to announce its partnership with the NC Farmworker Health Program on the …
Growing Fall Vegetables and Sharing the Bounty
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity has increased in the United States. This is particularly true …
Mums the Word!
Nothing screams fall like the vivid autumn colors of mums. Mums offer a variety of color with minimum care. …
Hunter Safety Tips for the Fall Season
Now that the fall hunting season is upon us, it’s a great time to talk about firearm safety and …
Spring Bulbs to the Rescue
It’s been a hot, trying summer and the cooler fall temperatures have many of us looking forward to getting …
Catch Nature This Fall and Feel Better
This morning my dogs, Lucy and Sparky, and I headed out to the chicken coop to let out my …
Seasonal Gardening – Aesthetics and Interest All Year Long
Flowers, Foliage, Form, and Fruit. Through Spring we think of the soft color palette that flowers bring to our …
Savor the Flavor
When eating lunch, do you focus on tasting the food in front of you? Are you also scrolling through …
Gardening Guidelines for September and October
General Yard and Garden Information and Tasks Clean garden tools, sprayers, and other lawn equipment for winter storage. Triple rinse …
Lee County Educator & Curriculum Needs Survey
North Carolina 4-H believes that preparing youth for success and leadership in the global economy is one of our …
Dealing With Sibling Squabbles
If you grew up with a brother or sister like I did, I’m sure you have your share of …
Change of Seasons
The new normal is taking some getting used to. However, some things stay the same and can give us …
Weeds Under Water
What do you consider a weed? Often our first thought goes to the dandelion in the lawn, grasses in …
Not All Learning Happens at a Desk
Schools have been in session for over a week now. How are you all doing? My social media news …