Pollinator Haven Garden FR Dirt Therapy: Winter weed identification

Lee County Center2420 Tramway RdSanford, NC 27332OPEN MON-FRI: 8A-5P(919) 775-5624https://lee.ces.ncsu.edu/NC State UniversityandN.C. A&T State Universitywork in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension, which staffs local offices in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.Read ourPrivacy StatementN.C. Cooperative Extension prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and veteran status.Individuals with disabilities are invited to request reasonable accommodations to participate in Extension sponsored programs and events. Please contact the county Extension office offering the program at least 14 days prior to the event to make arrangements.

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Join us for Dirt Therapy! Whether you're looking to sharpen gardening skills or just gather with like-minded folks in the fresh air

2420 Tramway Rd

Sometimes, the best medicine is an early start to the weekend to get in the sun with your hands in the soil.&nbsp;Join the NC Cooperative Extension—Lee County Center for our monthly "Dirt Therapy" sessions. Held at the Pollinator Haven Garden (and sometimes the Pollinator Garden at San-Lee Park), these sessions are part-workshop, part-community workday.&nbsp;You’ll learn a timely seasonal skill from local experts while helping us keep our public demonstration gardens beautiful. It’s the perfect way to breathe fresh air, connect with fellow gardeners, and perhaps even take home a new plant or a new friendship!Our theme for January is WINTER WEED IDENTIFICATION! Everyone has them, but do you know their names? How to control them? How to make sure you "got them"?What to expect:<ul><li>Hands-on Learning: Master a new seasonal garden skill with our experts.</li><li>Community Impact: Help us tend to the Pollinator Haven &amp; San-Lee Park gardens.</li><li>Garden Perks: Fresh air, great conversation, and the occasional plant giveaway!</li></ul>Accommodation StatementIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, N.C. Cooperative Extension will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to: Amanda Bratcher, amwilkin@ncsu.edu or 919-775-5624. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the event.N.C. Cooperative Extension Nondiscrimination StatementN.C. Cooperative Extension prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, and veteran status.<h3>2026 Dirt Therapy Seasonal Skills Calendar</h3>February- Dormant PruningIdentifying "The 3 D's" (Dead, Damaged, Diseased) in woody shrubs.March- Water-Wise GardeningRain barrel demo &amp; moisture conservationApril- Pollinator KickoffDividing perennials and identifying early spring "volunteer" seedlings.May- The Foundation of Growth&nbsp;Taking advantage of the free soil testing windowJune- Pest PatrolScouting for "bad bugs" (Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management) and hand-picking.July- Heat Stress ManagementDeadheading spent blooms and "water-wise" mulching techniques.August- Seed SavingHarvesting and processing seeds from summer-blooming pollinators.September- Fall TransitionPlanting fall cover crops and refreshing summer-worn soil.October- The Great Clean-upCutting back (some) perennials while leaving habitat for overwintering bees.November- Putting Beds to BedPlanting spring-flowering bulbs and protecting sensitive roots.December- Winter StructureTool maintenance (cleaning/oiling) and garden mapping for next year.

Pollinator Haven Garden FR Dirt Therapy: Winter weed identification

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