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August Scenes: Fruits, Flowers, and Arboreal Reincarnation

The Green Farmacy Garden is transitioning to fall, with ripening Peterson Pawpaws, figs, and persimmons. Late-blooming flowers and diverse wildlife uplift, and witnessing literal rebirth entrances. Continue reading

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Diverse Delights: Summer Snapshot of GFG Flora and Fauna

The Green Farmacy Garden experienced extreme weather this summer, affecting plant life. Notable encounters include a Great Blue Heron and a trumpet-blowing doe. The garden’s Myoga plant blossomed, and Bai Zhi (Angelica dahurica) was a standout biennial. Insect observations included Spotted Lanternflies and a diverse array of other species. The Garden invites visitors to explore its public events and programs. Continue reading

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Hot Start to Summer

As locals will have noticed.. it’s been a sweltering start to summer here in Maryland! Good bit of dry, good bit of soupy humidity, but consistent heat throughout. Many plants are struggling, though a few seem delighted, but I’ll go … Continue reading

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