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Extension Gardening Series

You may be thinking to yourself you would like to know more about gardening, but are not really into …

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Master Gardener's PLANT SALE

SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024 8:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Robeson County Farmers Market 3rd St. and Water St.Downtown Lumberton Perennials, Succulents Herbs Vegetables Assorted Decorative Pots Garden …

Warm season lawns

Warm-Season Lawns

Get information about warm-season lawns. How to properly manage and care for your lawn. Get details on the do’s …

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Rain Barrel Workshop

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Pruning

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Seems like every day has a special reference or designation these days. There are special days for just about …

Backyard Muscadines

Backyard Muscadines

Class is Monday, January 29, from 1:30 -3:30 p.m. Class is being held at Cooperative Extension, Scotland County Center, …

seed saving

Seed Saving

Class is Saturday, January 20, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Have you ever had a favorite fruit or …

Seed swapping.

Master Gardener’s Seed Swap

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2023 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. ROBESON COUNTYFARMERS MARKET CORNER OF 8TH ST. ANDELM ST. DOWNTOWN LUMBERTON PLEASE CALL MACK JOHNSON …

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Seed Saving

Have you ever had a favorite fruit or vegetable and wanted to save its seed? Come and find out …

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Occupational Wellness Event

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