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weather station in garden

New Weather Station Brings Hyper-Local Science to the Pollinator Haven Garden and Lee County

I am thrilled to announce that the N.C. Cooperative Extension—Lee County Center now houses a research-grade weather station right in our Pollinator Haven Garden behind the McSwain Extension Center on…

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Tour the Pollinator Haven Garden

Summer and Fall 2026 Dates and Theme:Tours start at 10 a.m. and take about an hour.Friday, August 7 — The Great Southeast Pollinator CensusGet ready for community science in action! Learn how to…

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…

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Celebrating the Lee County Master Gardener Volunteers: 30 Years Young and Still Growing!

This article was written by Gail Griffin, Class of 1996, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer with North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Lee County. For the Extension Master Gardener volunteers of…

Pop-up Class: Winter Pruning 2023

FREE Pop-Up Class for Homeowners: Winter Pruning

NO registration is required for this class!UPDATE: IF IT RAINS, the class will STILL happen! We will have an alternate indoor presentation and demonstration. If there is a break in the weather, it…

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Cicada-Killer Wasps: Not Out to Get You!

Late summer is an incredible time to observe the diverse insect pollinators that call North Carolina home. Unfortunately, homeowners get understandably nervous when they spot large, aggressively…