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Spring Camelia Bloom

Signs Of Spring

Road Trip To See The Cowboy Last week I went to lunch in Southern Maryland with a few of Behnke’s Best. Anita from Annuals and Becky from Perennials. On the way, we stopped by to pick up and visit John Reed from our Woody…

Two Bald Eagles in Tree Top

Blue Bird

Deers and Eagles I heard a loud thump late Saturday night and knew someone had hit a deer. Indeed when we got up Sunday morning, there she was. It is always sad to see this happen, even though those dear…

Sonja Behnke's Wildflowers 1

Sonja’s Wildflowers!

Sonja Behnke And Wildflowers Here is the thing, my mother, Sonja Behnke Festerling, loved wildflowers. Mom could make a handful of wildflowers turn into a beautiful bouquet. So even now, as I am planning her Celebration of Life BIG BASH…

Kathy Jentz Heather Wheatly at Homestead Gardens

A Visit To Homestead Gardens

National Capital Orchid Show and Sale At Homestead Gardens This past Sunday, my daughter, Jaimie, and I drove to Davidsonville, Maryland, to one of my favorite independent garden centers, Homestead Gardens.The National Capital Orchid Society Show and Sale was happening, and I could…

Bill Watts

R.I.P Bill Watts

I got the news late Sunday morning, the 12th of February, that Bill (Billy) Watts had passed away that morning. What a shock. I kept thinking, how could this be? I was sure that Bill would finally be there the…

Wilhelm Behnke In Germany shaking the local Chimney Sweeps Hand for Good Luck

Need Some Good Luck?

Stephanie learned about another old German tradition when she found a photo of her Great Grandfather Wilhelm Behnke in Germany

Botanical Interests Seeds Market More Cucumber Seed Pack

A Special Announcement ~ From Botanical Interests Seed

We wish Botonical Interests Owners Curtis and Judy the best of luck for their future! Job well done creating such a wonderful seed company that we love. So excited to see what Epic Gardening will be bringing to this company!

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