Fall Yard Clean Up
It’s that time of the year again when Stephanie’s husband and father-in-law start with the Fall yard clean-up.
My Poor Crape Myrtle
After a big storm Stephanie saw that disaster struck! And it was not the wind. Read more about what happened to her beautiful Crape Myrtle.
My Mom’s African Violets
Sonja Behnke Festerling’s African Violets are over 45 years old and still growing strong!
Thank You Larry Hurley For Everything!
As Larry Hurley and his wife prepare to leave Maryland and move back home to Wisconsin and family, Stephanie shares one of his many humorous gardening posts that we all love.
My Amazing Rabbit’s Foot Fern
Stephanie shares about her Rabbit’s Foot Fern and explains how and why she and her husband decided to re-pot it.
But It Is A Collectable
How many times have I heard myself say it’s a collectible? Might it be worth something someday? So a few weeks ago, I decided to have a big family yard sale. It was time to say goodbye to a few things that my children did not seem interested in.
The Acorn Doesn’t Fall Far From The Tree
One of my grandchildren’s favorite things to do in the Fall is collect acorns. This year Mother Nature has given us an abundance of them. Aaron and Zoe were so excited to find so many that we had to get them coffee cans to hold them all.
Small Spaces With Zabrene Scapes
A few weeks ago, I was invited to see some work that Pete and Walter from Zabrene Scapes had recently completed in Greenbelt at the Cantwell’s home.
Pete’s Battle With Lymphoma
Now for a little more news about Pete Exis. Before I go any further, I want to let you know that Zabrene Scapes is going strong, and their work ethic is what all of us expect of a landscaper. So be assured if you decide to hire their company, they will get the job done. However, Pete is going through some significant health issues, and for those of you that know him, I decided to use this email to let you know what is going on and how you can help.
Ft. Meade Area Garden Club: Behnke Nurseries The Early Years
Some of you might recall how much Behnke Nurseries supported our area garden clubs. I have always felt that these clubs, along with different plant societies, are essential for everyone. So, whether you are a beginning gardener or an old pro, these are excellent groups to consider joining.
Helmut & Linda’s Arboretum
Read about Stephanie’s much-needed visit to Helmut and Linda Jaehnigen’s home in Columbia, MD. Seeing how nice their little arboretum looks and chatting with both of them about this past year.