Of course we’re thankful for our loyal customers, and blog-readers wherever they may be. But with the recent threats in funding to the National Arboretum, we thought it might be a good time to appreciate public gardens wherever they may…
Gardeners are panicking over the sudden news that several gardens at the National Arboretum are slated for destruction! We’re talking saws and herbicides, folks, and goodbye to the Perennials Collection, the Boxwood Collection, and the Morrison Azaleas. And we…
According to Behnkes’ water-gardening expert Bill Watts, it’s best to do this, um, last month, but now is also fine (and better than not doing it at all), especially with our unusually warm fall. Stop feeding the fish and…
April 2021 UPDATE On What Marian is doing now. Marian Parsley has moved on to a new type of business still in the industry. She works for Ambius, which provides beautiful indoor and outdoor landscapes for businesses, malls, etc. They…
Tensions mounted as pumpkin bread contestants waited to hear the results from the panel of judges, stage left. Can you feel the excitement? Our esteemed judges, from left, are Chris Upton, Karen Upton, and Chris Gallant. And the…
Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina) ‘Tiger Eyes’ Native throughout the Eastern United States, Staghorn Sumac survives in the most inhospitable conditions in large thickets. But unlike other Staghorn Sumacs, the selection ‘Tiger Eyes’ is compact and slow spreading, a medium-sized shrub…
Miri Talabac, Behnke’s tree and shrub buyer, has been known to play favorites with the plants in her department, so I asked her to name her top picks for fall color. Her answers may surprise you. Spirea Miri says that…
Larry Hurley worked at Behnke Nurseries from 1984 until the business was composted in 2019, primarily with the perennial department in growing, buying and sales. To prepare for his Behnke career, it was essential that he first be born, which…
I asked Behnke President Alfred Millard if he has a favorite plant for October, and he sure does: “One of my favorites is the Oakleaf hydrangea- beautiful fall color, rich burgundy and maroon foliage. In winter exfoliating bark is interesting,…
Our own gardens may be waning this month but there’s still plenty of eye-candy at Brookside Gardens. Here’s just a sampling. Posted by Susan Harris
Known for their bright mulit-colored foliage, Crotons will make a great addition to your home.
Every once in a while, there comes a plant that has it all; the one thing that most gardeners look for, four seasons of interest. We are lucky as gardeners to find plants with two seasons of interest, such as…