Don’t Panic! Hammerhead Worms Are Here (And Have Been for a While!)
An unusual creature with a distinctive head shape might be lurking in your garden, prompting curiosity and perhaps a …
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Free Friday Community Therapeutic Horticulture Craft Gathering- 2025 Series
The Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Lee County welcome all community members who need some calm, gentle socializing and …
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 …
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 …