How The Heck Is Helmut Doing?
Great news! Helmut Jaehnigen is doing great and is back walking around after a bad fall last May.
The Best Time To Cut Down A Tree
One would like to think that there never is a good time to cut down a tree. However, for this beautiful Norway Spruce that was given to us in 1985 by my grandfather, Albert Behnke time was up.
Summer Fun With Butterflies
Alice, who many of you might remember working in our sunny annual department every Spring loves to share photos of her beautiful gardens, and she lately has been fascinating us with videos and pictures of all of her butterflies hatching.
The Walpole Purple Martin House – #bornatbehnkes
A customer wrote and mentioned her daughter told her that she has so many memories in her yard, all that were #bornatbehnkes! So in keeping with that theme, I wanted to share with you something I finally got to my home and got up.
Vacation Time
As most of you know, I have been going through many of my families records and photos. One got me to thinking of the times my grandparents would take us on long summer vacations out West as we called it.
This Old Bench
Sometimes there is something that just makes everyone smile when they see it. That was the case a week or so ago
It’s Auction Time At Behnke’s
Here we are, a few days away from Auction Day at Behnke Nurseries. This last month we have been pretty busy cleaning out all the nooks and cranny from all over the nursery. No corner left out.
So Many Memories
The other day, I spent some time at the nursery going through the tons of old records and photos that my grandmother Rose Behnke kept. Sorting out what to keep, what to donate or give away….
Happy 4th of July from Behnke’s
As we wake up to another 4th of July, I hope that you are able to take some extra time to walk through your garden or a park somewhere. Maybe you’re going home to Mom’s or Grandma’s? Take a peak at what is going on in their garden.
Save The Date – It’s Auction Time At Behnke Nurseries Sunday, July 21,2019 10 AM
I love auctions. Always have and I guess I always will. That said, I am not sure how I will feel about this coming auction here at Behnke’s.
Behnke Nurseries Will Be Having a Public Auction
Behnke Nurseries is going to be having a public auction on Sunday, July 21, 2019 on site. We will have tools, vehicles, office supplies, furniture and all the cool fixtures we have used for decorating the nursery.
Behnkes Gardening Blog – Going Forward
I do want everyone to know, we will be keeping our website, blog and social media going. We will be writing about different independent garden centers and continue to give you great information about your garden.