Celebrations In The Behnke Family
Such an exciting time in the Behnke family with so many celebrations this year.
Prince George’s County Historical Society’s April History Chat
I have been invited to chat with Donna Schnider, President of the Prince George’s County Historical Society, about the early years of Behnke Nurseries. I am excited and nervous about being part of their monthly History Chat. I will be…
Look Who I Meet At The Bowling Alley
Have you ever been somewhere where someone comes to you to say hello? You look at them and know you know them, but it takes a moment. That happened to me last week at the Mt. Airy Bowling Lanes!…
Camp Oma
Last week was all about a new camp called CAMP OMA as Stephanie’s granddaughter Zoe decided to call her time with her.
What Happened To My Violets?
My Poor African Violets I have been watching all my African Violets slowly die over the last few weeks. I have had a pit in my stomach, hoping they would pull out of it. But then, last week, I just…
Gifted To Longwood Gardens
Stephanie found photos of one of the many trees that were donated to Longwood Gardens
5 Minutes With Stephanie
As with other industries, there are many resources we consult to keep up with things that affect our businesses. There are a number of physical and digital trade magazines for Independent Garden Centers with interesting articles aimed toward professional audiences…
Road Trip To Thanksgiving Farms to See Special African Violets
One of the best things we can do is sign up at our local independent garden centers for their newsletters and social media accounts. This way, you will be like me, one of the first to know when something special…
Sonja’s Wildflowers!
Sonja Behnke And Wildflowers Here is the thing, my mother, Sonja Behnke Festerling, loved wildflowers. Mom could make a handful of wildflowers turn into a beautiful bouquet. So even now, as I am planning her Celebration of Life BIG BASH…