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Introduction to the World of Herbs

Introduction to the World of Herbs

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October 28, 2025

7pm

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

Join us for a special presentation on an “Introduction to the World of Herbs”, by guest speaker, Pat Kenny, Master Gardener on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 7pm.

  • FREE
  • Light Refreshments provided

Learn about the care, maintenance, and uses of the different types of herbs, a popular and interesting aspect of gardening.

Pat’s Bio

A Master Gardener for over 25 years, Pat is a well known speaker on the topic of herbs.  She has been a member of the Herb Society of America for 40+ years and a medical and biological illustrator at NIH for 30 years.  Pat was also the caretaker of the National Library of Medicine Herb Garden at NIH. Over several decades, she has taught about herbs and herbcraft for the USDA Graduate School – Evening Programs, the Montgomery County Recreation Department, and the University of Maryland – Extension Master Gardener Program. She adds more herbs to her vegetable garden every year!

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.

 

Mill Creek Towne Garden Club Plant & Yard Sale – Sat May 3

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YARD SALE HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL SATURDAY, MAY 3

Saturday

May 3, 2025

8:00AM – 12:00PM

17805 Vinyard Lane

Derwood, MD 20855

Come and check out our amazing selection of plants and yard sale items including:

  • Plants and Seedlings
  • Potting Containers/Vases
  • Kitchen play set for kids, toys
  • Assorted household items
  • and more!

Please help support the Mill Creek Towne Garden Club by participating in our Spring Plant & Yard Sale. Proceeds from sales and donations will help defray the costs for landscaping and maintenance of Mill Creek Towne’s main entrances and garden-related educational programs for the Derwood community! Thank you for all your help and contributions!

About the Mill Creek Towne Garden Club

Established in 1968, the objective of the Mill Creek Towne Garden Club is to stimulate and increase knowledge and interest in all facets of gardening among amateurs, establish an active community beautification program and 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.