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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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The club meets once a month, at 7:30 pm on the 4th Tuesday of each month (except for May, July, November, and December).
Why You Need to Add Water to Your Garden
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
7:00pm
Mill Creek Parish United Methodist
7101 Horizon Terrace
Derwood, MD 20855
Join us for a special presentation on an “Why You Need to Add Water to Your Garden”, by guest speaker, Mike Coan, Oasis Water Gardens, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7pm.
FREE
Light Refreshments provided
Most of us spend a lot of time thinking about plants, color, and structure in our gardens — but water is often the piece that’s missing.
In this talk, we take a practical look at what water actually brings to a garden. Not just how it looks, but how it changes the way a space feels and how people use it every day.
We’ll talk about why ponds and waterfalls naturally become focal points, how they create movement and sound, and why so many people find themselves drawn to sit near water without even realizing it.
We’ll also spend time on the ecological side of things. Even small water features can make a big difference for birds, pollinators, frogs, and other local wildlife. Adding water often turns a garden into a living, active ecosystem rather than something that’s just nice to look at.
We’ll wrap up by walking through the core principles behind building a water feature, starting with small, simple waterfalls and then showing how those same ideas carry through to larger ponds and more complex designs. The goal is to help people understand how water features work at a fundamental level and to demystify some of the questions we hear all the time.
RSVP: info@mctgardenclub.org
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.
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🌱 Introducing the Montgomery County Farmers Collective! 🌱
A fresh, innovative farming concept right here in Montgomery County, MD! We’re bringing the public and small growers together in one vibrant location to connect, learn, and grow.
Join us for educational workshops and fun events for all ages — from kids to adults — where everyone can discover sustainable farming, healthy eating, and more!
We’re committed to growing healthy, clean, organic vegetables, flowers, and more — sustainably, without pesticides. Fresh, local, and better for you and the planet.
Give us a like ❤️, follow along, and help spread the word! We’re opening this Spring — stay tuned for updates, event details, and ways to get involved.
Who’s excited to dig in? Drop a 🌿 or comment below!
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Montgomery County Farmers Collective is located at 21800 Woodfield Road Gaithersburg MD
mcfarmerscollective.com/
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Immigrants and the Creation of American Gardening
Wednesday, March 25 / 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Fee: free / registration required
Speaker: Wambui Ippolito, Horticulturist and Landscape Designer
Location: Zoom Webinar
Sponsored by Friends of Brookside Gardens
Immigrants have profoundly shaped American gardening traditions. From introducing new plants to transforming design practices, their influence on our landscapes is lasting and complex. In this lecture, Wambui Ippolito explores immigrant landscape histories and their impact on land management and gardening, offering fresh insights into how cultural exchange continues to redefine the American garden.
Register:
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