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Podcast: The Valley Today
Episode: Pawpaws & Pints at Blandy Experimental Farm
Description: Nestled in the heart of the Shenandaoh Valley, the State Arboretum at Blandy Experimental Farm is preparing to celebrate a unique and flavorful piece of the region's natural heritage: the pawpaw. In this episode of "The Valley Today," host Janet Michael sat down with Melanie Mullinax, Communications and Events Manager at Blandy, and Jack Monsted, Assistant Curator of the Native Plant Trail, to discuss the upcoming "Pawpaws and Pints" event—a festival that promises to blend education, community, and a taste of something truly special. The pawpaw, described as America's largest native fruit, has a storied history at...