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.
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.
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.
While looking through old photographs, Stephanie found more to share with her grandfather Albert Behnke’s rose garden.
After many attempts to get a photo of one of the hummingbirds in Stephanie’s yard, finally success!
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 to everyone that stopped by and saw Stephanie at the Howard County Fair Grounds, Christmas In July this past weekend!
There are so many wonderful things about Parsley. Best yet, are the beautiful caterpillars that eat it and turn into Black Swallowtail Butterflies
Stephanie talks about the perennial Bear’s Breeches in her garden and how beautiful it is this year.
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…
Nothing better than standing around the old blueberry bush with your grandfather and great grandfather picking blueberries
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.