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…
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.
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…
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 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,…
Larry adding shade to his new garden in Wisconsin, discovers that Balled and Burlapped trees (made with Real Soil!) are much heavier than he remembers from his early years at Behnke’s. With a passion for gardening nurtured by Behnke Nurseries, Larry’s story unfolds with trials and triumphs against deer and rabbit invaders. Explore his shade-tolerant, deer-resistant plant picks cultivated over years of experimentation. Uncover tips for creating a lush, resilient garden in the face of wildlife.
A Trip To DC Last week, I was able to do something that I had wanted to do for a while. I went to DC with my cousin, Jeanne Byrnes, her husband Jim (a big thank you to Jim for…
If you are reading this, chances are you already know why going to an independent garden center is such a wonderful experence. That said, I know how hard it is when you are at the grocery store or one of…
As February fades, garden centers buzz with anticipation. New arrivals bring bursts of color, from houseplants to fruit trees.
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!…
How about the weather we had last Friday and Saturday? Four Seasons in one week. I almost felt like I was in Florida! Going from 6 inches of snow and 6 degrees to no snow and 70 degrees! In one…
I love to read garden blogs; Marianne Willburn has one of the best. When I got her email this week, the title caught my attention. I started reading and laughing the whole time. But she has a point. Many of…