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Fall Festivals in Anne Arundel County

You may not know it if you drive straight into Annapolis from one of the major interstates, but Annapolis and Anne Arundel County are home to a diverse and rich agricultural community. There are 381 farms and over 28,000 acres of farmland in Anne Arundel County alone, and thankfully, many of them…

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Get Growing!

April is National Gardening Month, which means it’s a great time to plan your summer garden. Anne Arundel County has loads of resources to help you get started or up your plant game. Feeling intimidated? You’re not alone. “Most people feel like they have to be a qualified gardener in order to go…

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Santa Claus Is in Town!

Annapolis offers a number of non-stressful choices for visiting the big man himself this holiday season. Ranging from the typical lap-sitting experience to more informal gatherings. Check out some of the jolly experiences we have around the county! Westfield Annapolis Mall At Westfield Annapolis…

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7 Ways to Explore Annapolis in September

From seafood festivals to a boatyard bash, there's plenty to do and see this September in Anne Arundel County. Check out the 7 ways below! Maryland Seafood Festival Enjoy seafood dishes and interactive cooking demonstrations by notable area chefs at the 52nd Annual Maryland Seafood Festival at Sandy…

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Homestead Gardens: an Oasis for Naturalists

Claude Monet said, “My wish is to stay always like this, living quietly in a corner of nature.” Homestead Gardens is the one-stop shop for helping people create nature corners of their own. Illustration courtesy of the author. Whether or not you’ve visited their robust garden center & nursery just…

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6 Ways to Explore Annapolis this October

With the leaves changing colors and a crisp breeze blowing through Annapolis, it’s clear October has arrived. Though we’re all upset summer has ended, the coming of October doesn’t mean that things slow down here in Annapolis. From fall festivals and two of the world’s largest in-water boat shows to…

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Annapolis ArtWalk

{{unknown}}The independent collaboration between ArtWalk, Art at Large, and the Anne Arundel County School Performing and Visual Arts (PVA) Studio 39 program has produced a new art installation utilizing paint to activate crosswalks within the Annapolis Arts District. The installation named…

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Spring Flower Show at Homestead Gardens

Spring is right around the corner, so what better way to welcome the coming warmer months than a beautiful Spring Flower Show at Homestead Gardens? I first met with Brian Riddle, President & CEO of Homestead Gardens (743 Central Ave, Davidsonville, MD 21035), to learn about the history of this…

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