Planning Next Year’s Garden
The New Year is Here! Hopefully the seeds we’ve saved over from last year or ordered new from our …
Hellebores or Lenten Rose
Capture the charm of winter this season with hellebores, also called Lenten Roses. This unique small evergreen groundcover adds …
Muscadine Grapevine Management Workshop
Dr. Mark Hoffman, NC State University Small Fruit Specialist, and Minda Daughtry, North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Lee County Center …
2019 Enrollment and Re-Enrollment in Lee County 4-H
January 2019 Attention current Lee County 4-H participants, it is time to re-enroll your child in our program. This process is …
Start the New Year Right
I need to lose 10 pounds! I’m going to start exercising more! I am going to stop watching so …
Bullying in Schools
Bullying happens in every school, and occurs from pre-school through high school. Research suggests that about half of all …
Holiday Poinsettia
It’s that time of year already! From the stores in the shopping mall to the restaurant, the inescapable sounds …
Christmas Cactus
The Holiday season is here, with cheerful decorations, including unique holiday plants. One of my family’s favorites is the …
Competition Is Healthy
December, the month of threatening snow forecasts, Advent, wiggly young people, Christmas, and football. This year Americans young and …
Rocks in Pots: Drainage or Perched Water Table Problems?
Many of us have grown plants in pots, planters or other containers. It’s a different environment. Not only is …
Symbol of the Holidays
The passing of Thanksgiving Day marches us closer to the next big holiday……. Christmas! The season begs the question, …
St. John’s Wort or St. Peter’s Wort or St. Andrew’s Cross?
St. Peter’s Wort (Hypericum crux-andreae) is a shrubby native member of the St. Johns wort family with only four …
Mental Health & Imagination
During a recent conference, someone posed an interesting question to me. Could the rise in mental health diagnoses be …
Staying Active This Winter
As the weather starts to become colder, we are more likely to spend the majority of our time indoors. …
4-H Photography & Art Contest 2018
Once again, the 4-H Photography and Art Contests were held as a part of Farm-City Week. Artists and photographers …
Why Farming Matters
Farming has played an important role in North Carolina’s history and continues to contribute to the culture and economy …
Fall Faithfuls, Winter Wishes
Pumpkins, gourds, decorative corn, and straw bales are all great ways to bring color and interest to your home …
Gardening After a Flood
Gardening is one of the most widely pursued hobbies in America and is increasingly popular in NC. For all …
Premature Blooming
Some homeowners and commercial growers have reported fruit trees and other spring flowering trees and shrubs blooming and leafing …
Household Hazardous Waste Day
When: Saturday, November 3, 2018 Time: 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Where: Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center Address: 1801 Nash Street Who: All …