Another Bucket List Item Checked Off: The National Arboretum
Stephanie crossed off another item on her bucket list this Spring.
Photo Of The Week: Patch of Dirt Formerly Known as Lawn
This is a photo of my brother-in-law David’s lawn, that I took on April 18th. “Lawn” is perhaps an overstatement. Maybe “Patch of Dirt Formerly Known as Lawn.” The lawn in question resides in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, on sandy soil…
Photo Of The Week: Volcano Mulching
Piling mulch up against the trunk of a tree is known as volcano mulching. You see this all over, and it’s a bad practice. Over-mulching encourages the tree to send out roots under the mulch instead of in the ground, and…
A Day In The Garden With Great Grandma Edna
Many of you have shared photos of your gardens with me over the past few years, and I have enjoyed each one so much! Keep them coming! Last week, Edna Poe shared this photo of her beautiful great-granddaughter Dior,…
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…
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Seven years ago, in August of 2017, I wrote about the Solar Eclipse and how we watched it at Behnke’s. I remember how excited we all were to see it. Yesterday, April 8th, 2024, we had, as many of…
Photo Of The Week ~ April Snow 2007
Although snow isn’t in the forecast, April snow in the Washington, DC area isn’t unheard of. In order to be ready for spring sales, garden centers begin bringing in plants in late February/early March, starting with fruit tree and continuing…
Photo Of The Week ~ Lily Of The Valley
Discover the allure and cautionary tale of planting Lily of the Valley in your garden. From its charming appearance with bell-shaped flowers and fragrant foliage to its aggressive spread, learn from one gardener’s experience spanning over three decades.
Albert and Rose Behnke’s Arboretum
One of my favorite memories is going to my grandparents’ (Albert and Rose Behnke) home in Burtonsville, MD, in April, when all the tulips bloomed as we drove up the driveway. Below is a photo of some of Behnke’s…
Reason #22 To Join A Garden Club
This past Tuesday, I was invited back to the Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland Annual Meeting at Turf Valley Country Club as a vendor. These events are always something special with guest speakers and a wonderful lunch. When you…
March Winds and Birthday Wishes: A Season of Contrasts
March sure has come roaring in as a lion this past week. We have had everything from beautiful weather to bone-chilling cold winds and some snow last Sunday night. I have never liked the wind or, for that matter,…