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Connect the Plots: Celebrating Pollinators in Lee County with Yard Certifications

June has officially arrived, which means it is National Pollinator Month! Around the state, you’ll hear a lot of talk about “saving the bees” and “planting meadows”. But here in Lee County, we have a…

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Celebrating the Lee County Master Gardener Volunteers: 30 Years Continued

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

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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…

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The New Neighbor You Didn’t Invite: Chevreulia acuminata

Extension agents across North Carolina sometimes share questions they have with other agents across the state. These questions usually end up being incredibly insightful, so when a plant…

Apples ripening on a tree in a backyard orchard. This apple's leaves were eaten on by Japanese beetles and the fruit are covered in scab, which is an aesthetic issue. Apples can be challenging to grow in a backyard orchard, but with a little work you can

Winter Chores: Caring for Old Apple, Pear or Peach Trees

North Carolina is blessed with a Goldilocks climate, where we can grow a lot of different plants and crops with just a little bit of effort. In Lee County we have some incredible heirloom pears, and…

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2025 Was a Record Year for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census in Lee County

On the cusp of 2026, we are reflecting on the great success we had in Lee County through the Great Southeast Pollinator Census (GSEPC) in 2025. North Carolina has much to celebrate! The 2025 GSEPC…

Witchhazel is one of the earliest blooming native trees in the Southeast. I have observed many snowfalls on its delicate petals. Winter is a time for rest and reflection, and even snow can help plants interpret the changing of the seasons. Photo by Amanda

Persephone Days: Days to Be Thinking About Your Garden

December 21 marks the Winter Solstice—the longest night of the year. For many cultures, this is a spiritual turning point, but for a gardener or farmer, it marks the heart of the "Persephone Days."…