Mill Creek Towne Garden Club

10/25/2026

Happening tomorrow! Hope to see you there!🌱

Get the Biggest Bang for Your Sweat with Smart Garden Practices

Monday, October 26

7:00 pm

Mill Creek Parish United Methodist Church
7101 Horizon Terrace
Derwood, MD 20855

Guest Speaker: Meipo Martin, Master Gardener

Join us for a special presentation on an “Get the Biggest Bang for Your Sweat with Smart Garden Practices”, by guest speaker, Meipo Martin, Master Gardener on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 7pm.

- FREE
- Light Refreshments provided

Ever wonder why your garden is not looking its best despite all the effort and resources you have poured in? Maybe it is time to rethink the way you garden. Come learn better ways to improve your soil, suppress w**d, help your plants grow stronger and healthier with less water, less garden products and, most importantly, less work!

Meipo Martin bio:

Meipo Martin was born in Hong Kong, where she started growing houseplants and herbs on the apartment windowsill. In 1998, she moved to the United States. In her new garden, her love for plants came into full bloom and she became a Montgomery County Master Gardener in 2015. Meipo believes gardening should be accessible to all, and it does not have to be expensive or hard. To share her knowledge, Meipo gives a variety of presentations on gardening methods for the master gardener organization. When she is not gardening, Meipo is a wife, an Aikido instructor, a woodcarver, a blogger and a sewist.

RSVP: [email protected]

Please do NOT attend this event if you are or have been experiencing symptoms of illness.

THIS EVENT IS FREE, BUT DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED!

Donations pay for landscaping, repair and maintenance of the Mill Creek Towne Entrances, and our garden-related programs at our community meetings.

NOTE: If Montgomery County Schools are closed due to inclement weather, the Garden Club meeting will be cancelled.

https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/get-the-biggest-bang-for-your-sweat-with-smart-garden-practices/

10/23/2026

Chrysanthemum & Conservatory Tour

Friday, October 30, 2026 | 10:30AM – 11:45AM | Fee: $12.00 | Age Range: Ages 18 and up

Brookside Gardens
1800 Glenallan Avenue
Wheaton, MD 20902

Carlos Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Brookside Gardens

Delight in an autumn-inspired display of specialty chrysanthemums —a vibrant finale to the garden season! Discover fascinating facts about these amazing flowers, cultivated since the 15th century with over 20,000 varieties worldwide. Learn how our horticulturists create massive blooms, colorful combinations and impressive forms with this incredible plant!

NOTE: Please note that the address and parking logistics will be sent in a confirmation email two days prior to the program date.

Register:
https://montgomeryparks.org/events/chrysanthemum-conservatory-tour-2/

10/21/2026

Glory of Fall Garden Tour
Tuesday, October 27 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. OR
Tuesday, November 3 from 10:30 a.m. to noon
Fee: $12 or $10 for FOBG members
Guide: Josh Demers, Horticulturist, Brookside Gardens

Discover a whole new garden brought on by the changing autumn season. This walking tour highlights the spectacular fall colors in the woody and herbaceous plant collections with a closer look at our staff’s favorite fall blooming perennials like asters, coneflowers, sedums, and grasses.

Register:
https://montgomeryparks.org/events/glory-of-fall-garden-tour/

10/20/2026

Break Up With Fall Mums

Native asters give you the same color, minus the yearly repurchase and plus the wildlife.

Skip the yearly mum rebuy. Native asters give your porch the same fall color, plus food and habitat for pollinators and birds all season.

10/19/2026

Get the Biggest Bang for Your Sweat with Smart Garden Practices

Monday, October 26

7:00 pm

Mill Creek Parish United Methodist Church
7101 Horizon Terrace
Derwood, MD 20855

Guest Speaker: Meipo Martin, Master Gardener

Join us for a special presentation on an “Get the Biggest Bang for Your Sweat with Smart Garden Practices”, by guest speaker, Meipo Martin, Master Gardener on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 7pm.

- FREE
- Light Refreshments provided

Ever wonder why your garden is not looking its best despite all the effort and resources you have poured in? Maybe it is time to rethink the way you garden. Come learn better ways to improve your soil, suppress w**d, help your plants grow stronger and healthier with less water, less garden products and, most importantly, less work!

Meipo Martin bio:

Meipo Martin was born in Hong Kong, where she started growing houseplants and herbs on the apartment windowsill. In 1998, she moved to the United States. In her new garden, her love for plants came into full bloom and she became a Montgomery County Master Gardener in 2015. Meipo believes gardening should be accessible to all, and it does not have to be expensive or hard. To share her knowledge, Meipo gives a variety of presentations on gardening methods for the master gardener organization. When she is not gardening, Meipo is a wife, an Aikido instructor, a woodcarver, a blogger and a sewist.

RSVP: [email protected]

Please do NOT attend this event if you are or have been experiencing symptoms of illness.

THIS EVENT IS FREE, BUT DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED!

Donations pay for landscaping, repair and maintenance of the Mill Creek Towne Entrances, and our garden-related programs at our community meetings.

NOTE: If Montgomery County Schools are closed due to inclement weather, the Garden Club meeting will be cancelled.

https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/get-the-biggest-bang-for-your-sweat-with-smart-garden-practices/

10/19/2026

Free Live Webinar with Community Chat:

Bats in the Backyard

Presented by Brandi Christiano, PhD, and Megan White

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
7:00 PM ET | 6:00 PM CT | 5:00 PM MT | 4:00 PM PT

This session will cover:
- The important ecological roles bats play in North American ecosystems.
- What bats need for food, water, shelter, and movement.
- How native plants support moths and other insects that provide food for bats.
- Ways to create safer places for bats to drink, forage, and travel.
- Practical habitat improvements—and common hazards to avoid—in outdoor spaces of all sizes.

What Does It Really Take to Create a Backyard That Supports Bats?

Bats are among the most important—and misunderstood—wildlife in our communities. They’re also part of the intricate food webs that connect native plants, insects, water, and healthy landscapes. But supporting bats at home involves more than simply installing a bat house.

Presented in partnership with Bat Conservation International, this free Wild Ones webinar features Brandi Christiano, PhD, and Megan White as they explore how native plants, healthy insect populations, and thoughtful landscape choices can help support North America’s night flyers. Learn what bats need for food, water, shelter, and movement through our landscapes—and practical steps you can take to make your outdoor space more bat-friendly.

Can't make it? A recording will be available.

REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR
https://wildones.org/bats-in-the-backyard/

10/16/2026

Getting Your Garden Ready for Winter
Thursday, October 22 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $15 or $12 for FOBG members
Instructor: Kathy Jentz, Editor of Washington Gardener Magazine
Location: Zoom lecture (recording available to registrants)

Overwhelmed by winter garden to-do lists? Learn which chores are essential and which you can safely skip as you prepare your garden for the cold months ahead. Discover cost-saving tips and tricks for battening down the hatches before a really bad winter hits.
Register:
https://mdmontgomeryctyweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=565142357

10/15/2026

Birdability Week – Guided Bird Walk with ASL Interpretation: Wednesday, October 21 | 9 to 11 am | All Ages | FREE

Location:
Meadowside Nature Center, Montgomery Parks
5100 Meadowside Lane
Rockville, Maryland 20855

10/14/2026

Hiking Histories

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 11 am to 2 pm | All Ages | $12 |

Agricultural History Farm Park
18400 Muncaster Road
Redland Maryland 20855

Come explore the Farm Park’s unique trails while uncovering its rich past with Hiking Histories! This 2–3 hour guided hike takes participants along the Farm Park’s 5.5 miles of trails, blending outdoor exploration with engaging historical insights. As we hike through meadows, woodlands and historic landscapes, you’ll learn about the people, places and events that shaped the area – bringing local history to life in a vivid and memorable way. Perfect for curious hikers and history enthusiasts alike, Hiking Histories offers a refreshing mix of exercise, discovery and a deeper understanding of the land beneath your feet.

We’ll meet in front of the big red barn on the historic side of the Farm Park – just follow the gravel road up toward the barn and park in the grassy lot marked “Visitor Parking.” Be sure to dress for the weather, wear sturdy footwear, and bring water.

Register:
https://montgomeryparks.org/events/hiking-histories-hiking-histories-october-20/

10/13/2026

Birdability Week – Beginning Birding for Every Body!: Thursday, October 22 & Sunday, October 25 | Various Times | Ages 18+ | $7

Register:
https://montgomeryparks.org/events/?fixed=beginning+birding