Frederick County Master Gardener: Pawpaws, a Little Known Treasure

Discover a native gem you can grow right in your own backyard! Find out how and why to grow this large, tasty fruit.

About this Event

Discover a native gem you can grow right in your own backyard! Find out how and why to grow this large, tasty fruit - and how native plants can help your entire garden thrive. Tour the pawpaw patch in our Demo Garden.

* Registration for this seminar begins 3 weeks prior to the event.

The doors open 30 minutes prior to the start time.

Point of contact: Kim Krasauskis at a2tyYXNhdXMgfCB1bWQgISBlZHU=

University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact Kim Krasauskis on or before August 22, 2025 at 301-600-1595.

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For more information about the Frederick County Master Gardener program and seminars go to: https://extension.umd.edu/locations/frederick-county/home-gardening

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