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Composting ABC's

Composting ABC’s Register Online Composting ABC’s Want to learn the ABCs of composting? For the backyard gardener, we will discuss cold …

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Master Gardeners

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Seed Saving

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Sustainable Gardening Class

Do you know what requirements you need to meet to ensure the best site for your vegetable garden? Can …

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Small Farms Week

Small Farms Week is designed to highlight the work of and show appreciation to the state’s small, part-time, limited-resource, …

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Occupational Wellness Event

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Better Blueberries 101

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Muscadine Workshop

Topics covered during this workshop will include trellising, training, and pruning vines; recommended varieties and cultivars; fertilization recommendations; and …

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Pruning Ornamentals 101

This is an interactive workshop addressing the science of pruning, including the what, when, why, and how. The proper …

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A Christmas Gift

The holidays are upon us, and how quickly do they come! It amazes me how tradition has affected so …

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A Very Local Holiday Festival

Saturday, December 3, 2022 Robeson County Farmers Market 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Corner of 8th and Elm Streets, Lumberton Shop Local, Eat …

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Seed & Plant Swap

Saturday, November 5, 2022, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Robeson County Farmers Market Corner of 8th and Elm Streets, Lumberton Looking for …

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2022 Extension Gardener Series

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