Last weekend at Behnke’s, my Mother, Sonja Behnke Festerling, stopped by for a visit. She and her husband wanted to see how things were going at the nursery. Unbeknownst to her, Helmut Jaehnigen and his family also stopped in. Mom and Helmut…
The holiday season is fast approaching. Poinsettias in the greenhouses are showing color – red, white, pink & many more as they have for generations at Behnke Nurseries. Preparations for the holidays to come are well under way. Now, is…
Did you know that Beltsville has its own breed of turkey? Just in time for Thanksgiving, read all about this small, local turkey that was once raised at Behnke’s!
Albert Behnke, founder of Behnke Nurseries, loved many things: his family, his friends, his company and…his Cadillacs. Delve into Behnke history with these recollections of his love affair with these special cars.
Have you ever wondered about the brick house at Behnke’s? Read about its history and the many employees who have called it “Home.”
Stephanie shares memories of her grandfather, Albert Behnke (founder of Behnke’s), and his love for spring-blooming bulbs. He planted so many varieties at his home gardens, he would use them as a showroom for customers!
Go behind the scenes and read about the auction deep in Amish country where we buy our unique pumpkins. Included: 7 of Larry’s favorite unusual varieties!
Last October during our Chili Cook-Off, many folks saw a little something buzzing around overhead. We all laughed and waved and came to find out our good friend Dewey DeVane from Maryland Aerial Videos had his drone flying around creating this amazing video of our garden center.
My grandson Aaron loves tractors! As soon as he comes over to visit, after hello hugs, the first thing he asks his Granddad is: “Can we drive the BIG tractor?”
Memorial Day is when we remember and honor those who are serving and have served in the United States armed forces. I was asked to re-share what I wrote last year about the men in our family who served.
A month or so ago, we were approached by Mike Ayala of DC HouseSmarts TV to see if they could come out to our garden center to film an upcoming episode of their show. Of course we said “sure,”……..
While walking around the garden center each morning, I see the outside area filling up with all the new arrivals. Among my very favorites are the roses. Of course right now they are not much to look at but you just know that, before long, their beautiful blooms will bring color to the area–and, walking past, we will smell the sweet fragrances.