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Spring Home Lawn Turfgrass Workshop

Cumberland County Cooperative Extension will offer a “Spring Home Lawn Turfgrass” workshop on Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 10 …

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Seed Savers Workshop

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cumberland County Center will host “Seed Savers” as part of our ever popular Better Living Series …

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Growing Shiitake Mushrooms

Join the Cumberland County Cooperative Extension staff on September 30, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. for “Growing Shiitake Mushrooms”, part …

Beginning Beekeepers

Beginning Beekeeping Course

Back by popular demand! N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cumberland County Center will conduct a free six week “Beginning Beekeeping Course” starting …

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NC Bradford Pear Bounty Event

Cumberland County Cooperative Extension will host a NC Bradford Pear Bounty event on October 11, 2025 from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 …

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"Lettuce" Plan a Fall Garden

Join the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cumberland County Center staff for “Lettuce” Plan a Fall Garden, a Better Living Series …

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Soil Sampling Home Lawns & Gardens

The NCDA&CS Agronomic Division analyzes soil for its nutrient content and for properties that affect plant growth. Soil testing: provides …

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Home Irrigation

To water or not to water. That is the million dollar question during our dry days. Irrigating flower beds …

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Lovely Lavender

Join the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cumberland County Center staff on May 14, 2025 for “Lovely Lavender” a Better Living …

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All About Hummingbirds

Cumberland County Cooperative Extension will host “All About Hummingbirds”, a Better Living Series workshop on March 4, 2025 from …

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2025 Better Living Series Information

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cumberland County Center’s ever popular series “Better Living Series” returns for 2025 with some outstanding educational …

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2026 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual

This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …

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Insect Control

This publication covers insect control in a variety of crops, as well as household pests.

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Pesticide Use and Safety Information

This publication describes restricted-use pesticides, the safe use of pesticides and evaluating the potential for …

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Kale

This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …

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18. Plants Grown in Containers

This Plants Grown in Containers chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook teaches gardeners about selecting …

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North Carolina Production Guide for Smaller Orchard Plantings

North Carolina’s climate and soils are well suited to grow many types tree fruits. This …

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2026 Pest Control for Professional Turfgrass Managers

This annual guide supplies information concerning pesticides that can be used for controlling pests in …

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Downy Mildew of Bedding Plants

Downy mildew is a disease caused by fungal-like organisms that can affect a wide variety …