Protecting Your Japanese Maples From the Heat
Japanese maples have become a well-loved small tree in the Southern garden. I have been to many gardens and …
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Bee “Can-Openers”: Understanding Conopid Flies
Step into your garden, and you’ll likely be greeted by the familiar buzz of bees and the flutter of …
Lee County Agriculture Week 2025 Is Coming!
We are excited to announce the third annual “Lee County Ag Week”, and several events that will celebrate the …
Brick City: Treat Your Soil Right!
Spring has certainly arrived in Lee County. Daffodils are blooming and fresh growth is emerging on the trees. The …
Understanding Your Garden's Unsung Heroes
Our gardens, often seen as personal sanctuaries of beauty and tranquility, are in fact bustling microcosms of the larger …
Bradford Pears Are Blooming
The bright white profiles of Callery Pears stand out from the edges of forests and yards in February and …
Non-Native and Invasive Pollinators- Not All Insects on Your Flowers Are Native!
We share the world with hundreds of thousands of species of insects, most of which we never even notice …
Spring Reflections: How Long Have You Been Gardening?
The winter is coming to an end this week in Lee County. As we and our plants begin the …
Sign Up to Help in the Pollinator Haven Garden 2025
Join us! Want to get your hands in the soil? Want to learn some weeds? Need to get a shovel …
Sign Up for a Guided Tour of the Pollinator Haven Garden
Join Us! A garden is a wonderful plant to learn about gardening, horticulture and nature. The Pollinator Haven Extension Demonstration …
Therapeutic Horticulture Garden Crafting Group in Lee County
The Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Lee County welcome community members to the inaugural Therapeutic Horticulture Garden Craft Gathering. …
Jewel-Toned Foliage: Heucheras Light Up the Garden
Heucheras, also known as coral bells, are a garden staple prized for their vibrant, textured foliage and delicate, bell-shaped …