In June 2008, Behnke’s and many others were part of the amazing 4 day build of the home for the Jackson Family on “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”. On July 11th, from 12-5pm, Classic Homes is hosting an “Extreme Makeover” Open…
The very word makes many a backyard bird-enthusiast shudder. Squirrels- synonymous with bird-food thieves – crafty, ingenious little raiders who have successfully thwarted the most inventive “squirrel-proof” bird feeders ever devised by man. Squirrels – fuzzy, one-pound pirates capable of…
Behnkes Banks on ‘Shade Aristocrats’ The large, coarse leaves of most hostas tend to break up the monotony found in many landscape designs. With various sizes, colors, light requirements, foliage shapes and textures, it is possible to fit an easy-to-grow…
Behnke Nurseries’ Perennial Department is featuring two cultivars of one of the best summer blooming perennials, the Purple Coneflower, Echinacea purpurea – ‘Magnus’ and Echinacea purpurea ‘Rubinstern’ (often translated as “Ruby Star.”) Although the common name is purple coneflower, they…
Our perennial department has potted lilies. These are budded and blooming plants, 3 per pot, in 3 gallon pots, so they are quite showy! We suggest you enjoy them in the pot as a deck plant, then, when they are…
As a silverback in the garden center world, and a frequent traveler, I have seen about a billion perennials and heucheras are among my top favorites. The species are North American natives, with small flowers that range from showy (giving…
Herbs are essential ingredients for flavoring and spicing up recipes all over the world. Without them, eating would be pretty boring. Herbs add flavor, character, and uniqueness to recipes. Used alone or in combination, they help to make cooking fun…
People who adore spring blooming azaleas can now enjoy an explosion of Encore Azalea® color season after season. Encore Azaleas® are the only patented brand of azaleas to bloom in spring,summer and fall.Each of the Encore varieties begins their performance…
Our gardens reward us in many ways. Starting a new garden or maintaining an established one is an enjoyable task, providing gardeners with a healthy outdoor activity that beautifies our surroundings and enriches our souls. Gardening is not as complex…
The sedums are a diverse group of plants, easily grown. For the most part they prefer full sun and well-drained soil. They will tolerate afternoon shade, but the foliage colors will be less intense, and the taller ones like ‘Autumn…
Simply stated, the Endless Summer® Collection offers the most extraordinary plants in the world. It’s a big promise and, fortunately, one that the plants can deliver upon. The collection began with a single plant – Endless Summer The Original. This…
Behnke Nurseries’ Perennial Department features Dianthus “Firewitch”. (Officially and properly Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Feuerhexe’, we are using the translation “Firewitch” to sound more user-friendly.) This was the 2006 Perennial Plant Association Perennial of the Year, and a terrific writeup may be…
