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2026 Better Living Series

Published - February 4, 2026 Read
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From Bulb to Bloom

Published - June 29, 2026 Read
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Growing Delicious Collards and Other Greens

Published - June 29, 2026 Read

News From Cumberland County Center

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Cumberland County Livestock Shows Schedule

Published - June 11, 2026

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Pickling Made Easy

Published - May 26, 2026

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Sweet Rewards: How Honey is Extracted

Published - May 26, 2026

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4-H Happenings!

Published - May 4, 2026

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Agricultural Hall of Fame Nominations

Published - April 21, 2026

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Thank you Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Cumberland County

Published - April 20, 2026

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Free Pesticide Collection Day

Published - April 16, 2026

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Chatham Mills "Pollinator Paradise" Tour

Published - April 8, 2026

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Upcoming Events

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News From NC State Extension

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Knowledge is Pollinator Power Webinar Kicks of 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census in NC

Published - August 7, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
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From Backyard Fruit to Breakthrough Findings: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Advance Invasive Pest Research

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Color Coded Drought Map of NC showing most of the state in moderate to Exceptional drought. With North Central and South Central the driest
Landscape Tips for Drought

Published - July 8, 2026

From: Gardening
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This Online Course is all about Houseplants

Published - July 3, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
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Fescue Lawn Tips

Published - June 25, 2026

From: Gardening
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Visual Model of Shade in Your Yard

Published - June 23, 2026

From: Gardening
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How to Attract and Protect Fireflies

Published - June 23, 2026

From: Gardening
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Voles, Rabbits, Deer and Other Pesky Critters

Published - June 5, 2026

From: Gardening
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The Power of Seeing and Describing Plants

Published - May 29, 2026

From: Gardening
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Is Bamboo Your Nemesis?

Published - May 22, 2026

From: Gardening
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