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Getting Ready for Spring

Getting Ready for Spring Recap

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We enjoyed the “Getting Ready for Spring” gardening presentation by Betsy Kingery, a master gardener with the Montgomery County Master Gardener Program.

This talk addressed getting ready for the Spring landscape gardening season. We learned what to do at the end of Winter and early Spring and how to plan for later in the year. There is an overview on climate conscious gardening and diverse planting with native and non-native/non-invasive plants.

After the presentation, we enjoyed talking with guests and members and had snacks and beverages. We also admired one of members Art in Bloom floral arrangement, a continuation of our past activities where we created floral arrangements that were inspired by artist’s paintings.  Allison was so inspired, she happened to discover a Matisse print that reminded her of her grandmother. 

Here are some photos from this event.

After the presentation, Betsy Kingery sent us an informative Resource and Plant List for Gardening including online resources, recommended books, and plants for sun and shade. Click on the link to this guide below:

Resources and Plant List

Private Gardens of the Potomac and Chesapeake (Recap)

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Mill Creek Towne Garden Club and guests enjoyed Claudia Kousoulas’ presentation about her book: “Private Gardens of the Potomac and Chesapeake”. Claudia Kousoulas’ talk focused on design, architecture, urban planning, and plant materials. The gardens spanned the vast expanse from the vibrant Washington, DC, Metro Area to the serene Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay. We delved into the enchanting realm of 15 exquisite gardens, carefully crafted by renowned designers, as they unveiled the captivating landscape style of the Capital region. We were able to ask questions during the presentation to learn more about these various types of gardens and how they were developed. Garden locations included:

  • Washington, DC
  • Bethesda, Maryland
  • Alexandria, Virginia
  • Montgomery County, Maryland
  • Arnold, Maryland
  • North Shores, Delaware
  • Falls Church, Virginia
  • Annapolis, Maryland
  • Easton, Maryland

Following her presentation, we had the opportunity to purchase her book. We also enjoyed refreshments and talked to guests and members of the Mill Creek Towne Garden Club. We hope you will be able to join us in future events in 2024! Stay tuned, as we will post events on our website, Facebook, and NextDoor.