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Who’s dusting my crape myrtles? Powdery mildew!

Crape myrtles are a wildly popular landscape tree in North Carolina. You can easily find them in parking lots, business landscapes, and home gardens. In fact, there is a bit of an issue with them…

purple flower in field

May All Your Weeds Be Wildflowers

An old embroidered pillow sits on a rocking chair in the corner of the living room. It was inherited from a great aunt who spent the time to stitch these gentle words, “May all your weeds be…

beetle grubs laying in a hand

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

May 1st marks the official kickoff for the warm-season grass cycle in North Carolina. As homeowners head outside for garden renovations and spring digging, it’s almost inevitable that a shovel full…

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Snapshot to Science: Navigating the World of Plant ID Apps

This article was written by Michael Brazil, Extension Master Gardener Intern, Class of 2025, with North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Lee County. Who among us has never seen an unfamiliar plant…

plants in a parking lot

ONLINE Pollinator Plant Sale is LIVE!

Come Shop Our Native Pollinator Plants (cash or check ONLY) and Support the Pollinator Haven Garden!Find the perfect additions to your home landscape!We’ve been busy dividing, potting, and nurturing…

orange flowers in a field

2026 "Pollinator Seed Mix" Meadow Project

What's Going OnWe are transforming what was once a 'dead patch' adjacent to the Garden into a vibrant, annual wildflower display. We didn't start out intending to prepare the site, but we are turning…

wooden planter container with mixed plants

Container Gardening Class Series Inspired by Lee County Ag Week 2026 “Together We Grow” Theme

Celebrate Lee County Ag Week 2026! This year’s theme, "Together We Grow," is a call to action for every resident—whether you have a hundred-acre farm or a small apartment balcony.In Lee County, we…

boxes of invasive wisteria for sale at local store

Wisteria: A Beautiful Beast in Our Forests

If you drive through Lee County right now, you’ll see a purple haze clinging to the treelines. While it is undeniably beautiful and smells incredible, this is the spring bloom of Japanese Wisteria…

red flowered deciduous azalea in full flower in a yard in lee county

Honeysuckle Azaleas: A sweet-smelling native shrub for every yard

I attended a gardening lecture several years ago by a nurseryman friend of mine. He titled his presentation “Pretty, pretty pictures” and proceeded to wow us with the beauty of deciduous azaleas.…

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Don't want mosquitos this summer? Don't spray your yard!

Mosquitos cause a lot of anxiety and discomfort as the temperature warms up in the springtime. It is understandable to want to be able to enjoy our outdoor spaces without being mobbed or eaten alive…