African Violet Update
Rooting African Violets Last July, I wrote about how my granddaughter Zoe and I decided to try to root some African Violet leaves from my mother’s 50-plus-year-old plant. The one I had ended up with root rot. At the…
A Few Walnuts
Check out Stephanie’s father-in-law, Marshall Fleming as he gathers up all the Black Walnuts from the ground.
The Best Time For Planting Is Fall
Fall, some will say, is the best time of the year. I love Spring (saying goodbye to Winter is the best), but Fall has many appealing things to consider. Growing up surrounded by nurserymen, of course, I knew that…
Fun Times At Larriland Farms
Fall Fun at Larriland Farm: Hayrides, Mazes, and Fresh Picking – A Must-Visit in Maryland
Spotted Lanternfly In Maryland
A few years before we closed Behnke’s, we were given a heads-up and posted photos of the Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive insect from Southeast Asia.
Paw Paw Trees Bear Fruit
In 2015, we planted PawPaw trees, and over eight years, they’ve grown into more than just fruit-bearing trees.
From Nursery to Necessities: The Grand Opening of 7/11 in Beltsville
Read the story of 11350 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville (where Behnke’s use to stand) – from its beginnings to the exciting Grand Opening of a new 7/11.
Grandchildren’s Secret Garden
Stephanie shares about the special secret garden that her grandchilden enjoy.
Happy 90th Birthday, Sonja
Another first. Wishing Sonja Behnke Festerling a special heavenly 90th birthday
