Purple Coneflowers
Each year Stephanie seems to enjoy writing about one of her favorite perennials! The Purple Coneflower
What Is This Norwex Thing I am Doing?
Nor-What? I have had this little side thing called Norwex for the past year and a half. I had no idea what I was getting into when I started. Seriously, all I wanted was the discount and the mop! That…
Craft Shows, It’s A Family Thing
Thank you to everyone who took time this past weekend to attend the Howard County Fair Grounds Christmas In July Craft Show! Being the proud Grandma I am, I also wanted to thank my daughter Jaimie and my grandson…
Camp Oma
Last week was all about a new camp called CAMP OMA as Stephanie’s granddaughter Zoe decided to call her time with her.
What Happened To My Violets?
My Poor African Violets I have been watching all my African Violets slowly die over the last few weeks. I have had a pit in my stomach, hoping they would pull out of it. But then, last week, I just…
Perennial Chatter from Wisconsin
A visit to Maryland from Middleton, Wisconsin by Larry Hurley to say Good by to a friends and hello to other friends. Plus, what is happening in his new garden.
Honoring All Those That Served
Memorial Day. A day to remember those brave men and women that served in the military and are no longer with us. Today while I was thinking about this upcoming weekend and remembering weekends in the past at Behnke’s,…
Gifted To Longwood Gardens
Stephanie found photos of one of the many trees that were donated to Longwood Gardens
5 Minutes With Stephanie
As with other industries, there are many resources we consult to keep up with things that affect our businesses. There are a number of physical and digital trade magazines for Independent Garden Centers with interesting articles aimed toward professional audiences…
Road Trip To Thanksgiving Farms to See Special African Violets
One of the best things we can do is sign up at our local independent garden centers for their newsletters and social media accounts. This way, you will be like me, one of the first to know when something special…