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Aerial of algae blooms in the USA

Earth Day: All Year Long

With today being Earth Day, I wanted to share this blog post from one of our partners of AgriTech Corp, SoilKits Christina, who wrote from the heart on her feelings in helping her children learn the importance of protecting our earth. I hope you enjoy this article as much as I did. After you finish, check out their website and their soil kits we are selling. For April 2021, Christina is giving our readers $5 off each kit sold. Just use the code BEHNKES21 when checking out.

Stephanie Fleming
April 19, 2021
Cherry Tree In Bloom

April Showers Bring Beautiful April Days

April Showers The saying goes, April Showers, Bring May Flowers, but I have to say whoever came up with that saying forgot about all the beautiful trees that are bursting with color in April. From Redbuds to Cherry Trees, April…

Stephanie Fleming
April 13, 2021
Garden Tools Get The Job Done Botanical Interest

Garden Tools, The Perfect Gift

Garden Tools make some of the best gifts. Stephanie shares some simple gardening gift ideas when shopping at your local independent garden center; you will be able to find so many terrific gardening ideas for Mother’s Day, Weddings, and even House Warming Gifts for the new homeowner you know.

Stephanie Fleming
April 7, 2021
Zoe DIY Bee Hotel Close Up

Zoe’s DIY Bee Hotel

Stephanie’s granddaughter, Zoe, enjoyed making a simple Bee Hotel

Stephanie Fleming
March 29, 2021
adult cicada emerges from the skin of the nymph

The Year Of The Cicada

The Year Of The Big Cicada I have to say I have been looking forward to the return of the big cicada emergence in our area in late spring (2021). I know. Lots of big insects flying around making noise,…

Larry Hurley
March 23, 2021
Front Entrance Of Snell's Greenhouses

A Visit To Snell’s Greenhouses Garden Center

Stephanie writes about visiting Snell’s Greenhouses in Carroll County, Maryland, this week. Going to a local independent garden center is always a lot of fun, especially when your granddaughter asks to go for her birthday.

Stephanie Fleming
March 23, 2021
Garden Workout Just In Time For Spring

Time To Get In Shape For Your Garden Workout

Stephanie shares information about how she has been getting ready for Spring Gardening. With her son-in-law’s company RECHARGE MOVE now streaming online she is able to get in her daily exercises. Those weeds do not stand a chance! The added bonus is she will be able to get down on the floor and play with her grandchildren.

Stephanie Fleming
March 3, 2021
Titmouse and kinglet at the bird feeder

Feed the birds, Tuppence a Bag

Feed the birds! Winter, especially it is important to feed your back yard friends. A bird feeder or two maybe even three will make the birds very happy and the bonus is you will be able to watch them from the compfort of your own home. Or tent as some people do.

Stephanie Fleming
February 14, 2021
Women Do Not Want Chocolate

Women Do Not Want Chocolates (said no one ever)

Gift Ideas for Valentine’s Day besides a box of chocolate. Take a trip to your local independent garden center to check out all the different ways to say, “I love you!” With plants, of course!

Stephanie Fleming
February 9, 2021
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