October Gardening Tips

The Gardener’s Guide on What to Do in October:

From “What to Do & When,” prepared by Frederick County Master Gardeners and University of Maryland Extension’s Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC).

Upcoming Events

October 7th: UMD Extension Encourages Residents to Get Walking on October 7 (Walk-MD_0University of Maryland Extension). UMD Extension encourages residents to get walking on October 7.

 

 

October Calendar

Check our October Calendar for upcoming events including the Wings of Fancy Butterfly exhibit at Brookside Garden (Voted most beautiful place in Maryland!), Day to Serve Volunteer Opportunities, and more! The calendars will be updated weekly so check for updates.

October 2015

“Wings of Fancy” Live Butterfly & Caterpillar Exhibit

October 3October 26

Brookside Gardens,

1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD 20902
Wheaton, 20902 United States

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Wednesday, July 1 through Sunday, October 25, 2015 10am-4pm Daily | Brookside Gardens Fees: Ages 0-2: Free | Ages 3-12: $5 | Ages 13 & up: $8

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$15

Cabin John “Eye Spy” Halloween Train

October 10 @ 8:00 amOctober 11 @ 5:00 pm

Cabin John Regional Park,

7410 Tuckerman Lane, Rockville, MD 20852
Rockville, 20852 United States

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Saturday & Sunday, October 10-11, 2015 1-8pm | Cabin John Regional Park Great for kids 8 & younger Fee: $6 per person; kids under 2 free with paid adult fare

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$6

Wheaton Haunted Train & Creepy Carousel

October 10 @ 6:30 pmOctober 11 @ 9:30 pm

Wheaton Regional Park,

2000 Shorefield Road, Wheaton, MD 20902
Wheaton, MD 20902 United States

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Saturday & Sunday, October 10-11, 2015 6:30-9:30pm | Wheaton Regional Park Fee: $6 per person | Not suitable for children under 8

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Free

MCT Garden Club October Meeting

October 27 @ 7:30 pm9:00 pm

Mill Creek Towne Elementary,

17700 Park Mill Dr
Derwood, 20855 United States

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Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 @ 7:30 pm Topic: TBD Speaker: TBD Location: Mill Creek Towne Elementary Teacher’s Lounge Hostess: Lynn Hughes

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