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’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…
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…
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…
Need Some Good Luck?
Stephanie learned about another old German tradition when she found a photo of her Great Grandfather Wilhelm Behnke in Germany
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!
Behnke Nurseries Rose Catalog Spring 1932
Stephanie found a 1932 Behnke Nurseries Rose Catalog filled with so many details
I Hope You’re Dancing In The Sky
Sonja Behnke Festerling lost her long battle with Alzheimer’s disease at age 89 on the morning of December 9, 2022.
