My Grandfather’s Rose Garden Part 2
While looking through old photographs, Stephanie found more to share with her grandfather Albert Behnke’s rose garden.
Hummingbirds Everywhere
After many attempts to get a photo of one of the hummingbirds in Stephanie’s yard, finally success!
Beyond Behnke’s Podcast
Last week I got a phone call from Behnke’s and my good friend, Kathy Jentz, asking if I would mind filling in for her weekly podcast! She had me sign up with some online recording thing. The next thing I…
Thank you For Your Support At The Christmas In July
Thank you to everyone that stopped by and saw Stephanie at the Howard County Fair Grounds, Christmas In July this past weekend!
Parsley Caterpillars On Your Parsley Plant
There are so many wonderful things about Parsley. Best yet, are the beautiful caterpillars that eat it and turn into Black Swallowtail Butterflies
Bear’s Breeches ‘Acanthus spinosus’
Stephanie talks about the perennial Bear’s Breeches in her garden and how beautiful it is this year.
Daylillies, Deer & Ivory Soap
Last year I doubt I had any blooms on my daylilies. Those darling deer munched their way through our garden, eating everything in sight. My Knockout rose, my hydrangeas and my beautiful daylilies were all victims. It was on! This…
Blueberry Picking
Nothing better than standing around the old blueberry bush with your grandfather and great grandfather picking blueberries
Meadows Farms ~ Plant a Little Happiness!℠
Last week, I was on my way to Beltsville and decided to stop in at Meadows Farms in Burtonsville. I was not sure if former Behnke’s Best Anita and Greg were working that afternoon but I wanted to see that new greenhouse I had heard about.
Blast From The Past
I got to spend some time last week with some very special women. I stopped in to say hello to Becky and her husband Nick. Many might remember Becky who ran our customer service and cashiers for many years. As…
A Memory From A Family Friend
A few weeks ago, Pat Torbert Kral reached out to Stephanie to share a memory she had of her grandparents Albert and Rose Behnke. She put her memory down as part of a story about her first job.
Thanksgiving Farms ‘We Grow Our Own’
Road Trip Last Sunday, my friend Donna and I took a road trip to Adamstown, Maryland, in Frederick County. I have always heard about Thanksgiving Farms, an independent garden center but never had the opportunity to go there. Carol Allen…