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The Mill Creek Towne Garden Club in Derwood, Maryland was established in 1968 with the mission to stimulate and increase knowledge and interest in all facets of gardening among amateurs, establish an active community beautification program and to encourage civic beautification, and foster group activities for the benefit of the members and the community. The garden club also landscapes and maintains the Mill Creek Towne entrances and common areas.
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Mill Creek Towne Garden Club
The club meets once a month, at 7:00 pm on the 4th Tuesday of each month (except for May, June, July, November, and December).
Capturing The Essence of Herbs
Saturday, August 1, 2026
10:00AM – 1:00PM
Location:
Brookside Gardens
1800 Glenallan Avenue
Wheaton, MD 20902
Fee: $55.00
Susan Belsinger, herbalist and author
Learn how to harvest, dry, and preserve culinary herbs for maximum flavor. Susan will demonstrate practical recipes—from herbal pastes and butters to infused syrups, honey, and vinegars—using tips from her book Grow Your Own Herbs. Sample her creations and leave inspired, making and taking home your own herbal vinegar and herb-infused honey to enjoy at home.
NOTE: This in person event will take place in the Visitor Center Adult Classroom, located at 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902.
Register:
montgomeryparks.org/events/capturing-the-essence-of-herbs/
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Dealing with Pest Issues in Container Vegetable Gardening
Erica Smith, Montgomery County Master Gardener, shares tips for deterring pests, particularly squirrels!
Read More:
marylandgrows.umd.edu/2026/06/04/dealing-with-pest-issues-in-container-vegetable-gardening/
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Maryland Native Plant Society Annual Conference
Saturday, September 12- Sunday, September 13
The Maryland Native Plant Society's fall conference features speakers and field trips to learn more about our native plants and their habitats. Discover the unique landscapes of Maryland’s Piedmont and Western Coastal Plain from globally rare ecosystems such as magnolia bogs to the resilient and prevalent oak-hickory forests.
Day 1 | Saturday, September 12 | University of Maryland, College Park
Presentations by distinguished speakers
Field trips and workshops, on or relatively near campus
Poster session and reception
Native plant sale (open 10 AM – 2 PM, public welcome)
Evening presentation and dinner
Day 2 | Sunday, September 13
Field trips across Maryland
Register:
mdflora.org/event-6706811
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