Beginner Botany Basics

Founded by USDA botanist James A. Duke and his wife Peggy in 1997, The Green Farmacy Garden (GFG) is now owned and operated by theCommunity Ecology Institute(CEI).  Located in Fulton, MD, GFG is a sanctuary for approximately 300 native and non-native species of plants that have been used traditionally and/or researched for medicinal applications. The Dukes collected medicinal plants for over sixty years, and in 1997, they transformed part of their pasture land into a teaching garden. Organized in plots that echo chapters of Jim’s book,The Green Pharmacy,the Garden highlights medicinal plants of global herbal traditions.The Green Farmacy Garden is also a part of the United Plant Savers network of sanctuaries around the country, which strive to educate the public and maintain native plant species that have become at risk or endangered.The garden and grounds are accessible to the public only by event registration or private appointment.  Please visit our website for full details on volunteering.C﻿EI's mission is Cultivating Communities where People and Nature Thrive Together.

The Green Farmacy Garden c/o CEI

Learn how to use a field guide to identify plants in the wild.

Dr. Jim Duke's Green Farmacy Garden

This 4-session course will equip you to use a field guide to determine a plant's family, genus, and usually species identification.

The first session will be devoted to learning botanical terms for plant parts, which you must learn in order to use the Newcomb's Field Guide. During the remaining sessions, you'll develop your proficiency applying these terms and using the guide to identify plants from a variety of families, including: <ul><li>Amaryllidaceae (Amaryllis family)</li><li>Asteraceae (Aster family)</li><li>Berberidaceae (Barberry family)</li><li>Brassicaceae (Brassica family)</li><li>Lamiaceae (Mint family)</li><li>Papaveraceae (Poppy family)</li><li>Ranunculaceae (Buttercup family)</li><li>Rosaceae (Rose family)</li><li>Rutaceae (Citrus/ Rue family)</li></ul>You'll learn some characteristics of these families to help you not only identify, but also learn uses for the plants you encounter.This approach to plant identification depends largely on flower structure, so your time will largely be spent up close with blooms, distinguishing stipes and styles, petals and sepals:

WHEN: Saturdays in April, 4/3-4/27/2021 from10:30am-12:30pmWHAT TO BRING to every class:Newcomb's Wildflower Guide Paperback – Illustrated. We will learn botany basics with this book and then move on to more advanced guides as we progress. 10x magnifying hand lens (be sure to choose one of good quality in your price range)Notebook or sketchbook, and writing utensilsPlease order book and magnifying hand lens before or upon registration.Masks covering mouth and nose, and physical distancing, are required. One person at a time may use the indoor restroom facilities.Two reduced-price scholarship tickets are available for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color), until maximum attendance is reached. Email greenfarmacygarden@gmail.com to claim one!**Remember: This class takes place outside. Be sure to dress for the weather and possibility of insects. **Potted seedlings and divisions are available for donation at all our public events, as well as seeds and printed or recorded publications from Jim and Peggy Duke and others.We are also accepting donations of plant pots, especially small (3" - 4") and large (3 gallon or more) sizes. Thank you &amp; we look forward to seeing you in the garden!

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