Montgomery Community Media

October is near and that means sweater weather, trick-or-treating, and pumpkins. But where is the best place to get pumpkins? Many patches in Maryland offer family-friendly activities such as hayrides and fall fruit sales in addition to choosing a pumpkin. Listed are several places in or around Montgomery County that offer individual pumpkin picking. Be […]

So you didn’t pop for those tickets to the Van Gogh Immersive Experience. There’s still time to pick up the vibe. Starting August 6 through 15, you can travel to Butler’s Orchard and stroll among the abundant blossoms at their Sunflower Spectacular. The spectacle stretches for two football fields filled with the fabulous flowerheads. And […]

Twenty-two local food-producing farms in Montgomery County have been awarded $236,804 to improve their infrastructure and expand their capacity. The funds also serve to help the farms contribute local food to the Montgomery County Farm to Food Bank program in 2021. Grants were funded by the Montgomery County Government, Manna Food Center, and Food for Montgomery. We are […]

Butler’s Orchard in Germantown is a staple for family-friendly fun in Montgomery County.  Shirley Brown Butler, who bought and ran the orchard with her late husband George, passed away peacefully in her home Sept. 10. She was 91. Now, her son Wade Butler runs the orchard and carries on a legacy that has offered our […]

Shirley Brown Butler, whose family owns Butler’s Orchard in Germantown, died Sept. 10 at the age of 91. She died peacefully at home surrounded by her family during pumpkin picking season. Mrs. Butler grew up in Silver Spring and attended Montgomery Blair High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics at Penn State University […]

It’s Tuesday, Jan. 14 and it is National Dress Up Your Pet Day. If you’re a cat owner and you’re choosing to celebrate, best of luck and keep some bandaids close by. Here are five things worth knowing in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Session: Montgomery County Council meets for the first time of the […]

The county’s 30th annual Farm Tour and Harvest Sale takes place Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28. The Farm Tour offers opportunities to pick fresh flowers and produce, meet some farm animals, and simply enjoy the natural beauty of the Agricultural Reserve. The Agricultural Reserve includes approximately one third of the land area in […]

Each autumn, Butler’s Orchard draws thousands of people to its farm for fall favorites, including apple picking, hayrides, and allowing kids to fulfill their dreams on finding the perfect gourd in the farm’s pumpkin patch. Before winter rolls in, Butler’s Orchard staff will be hosting its “last call for fall” event this weekend where the […]

Sugarloaf Mountain Winery Tour Tour the Sugarloaf Mountain Winery in Dickerson for $5 per person. Tours are offered on weekends through the end of August and are open to the first 2o people who reserve spots or walk-ins when spots are available. Call 301-605-0130 before going to make sure there is space.         […]

At the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) every day is a celebration of business. Lucky for us, we get one week a year to go above and beyond to recognize the critical contributions of the Upcounty’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. This year, the IRS marked the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) National Small Business Week […]