Wash Day
Stephanie’s mother, Sonja Behnke Festerling, loves to talk about the old days growing up with her brothers on the land that is Behnke Nurseries. Some of the funniest memories are about ‘wash day.’ Click through to read all about it.
ZabreneScapes – Making Dreams Come True
Before Behnke’s closed our garden center last summer, we were recommending ZabreneScapes to you for all your landscaping needs. The owners, Pete Exis and Walter Ruano, are two very hands-on landscape designers that also love plants and people.
Profusion of Pink Fringe from Nature Hills Nursery
This Dianthus will bloom most heavily in mid-to-late spring. If the summer is mild, you may be able to extend the blooming season by deadheading (removing the spent flowers.)
What’s Missing From This Picture?
What is wrong here? Where are all my beautiful daffodils? Did the squirrels eat them, even though they are supposed to be ‘squirrel proof?” Did some die out? Why just there?
Architectural Look, Easy Care ZZ Plant from Nature Hills Nursery
Perfect for the beginning houseplant parent, and experienced gardeners alike, the structural ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) catches the light with glossy leaves.
They Say A Picture Is Worth A Thousands Words
A Picture Is Worth A Thousands Words. Edna Poe and Jim Dronenburg share some pictures of their gardens.
Quiet Moments in March
The coronavirus has radically affected all of our lives, and we all have different circumstances, quirks, and abilities to deal with the changing warnings and guidelines.
How are you doing?
I am still processing how our country, our world, have shut down because of this virus. I think of so many that are struggling, wondering how to make ends meet, the business owners that are worried about their employees and companies.
Beyond Behnke’s Newest Online Partner
As you might have noticed, we have been getting more and more items on our online shopping store. But something was missing. Gardening items!
I Need Some Pansies
My soul needs to be away from all the news. What to believe, what not to believe. If I am sick, I will stay home. But other than that, I am ready to get some pansies. I need to pot up my porch pots.
And So It Begins
Here we are, and it is March already. Time is going so fast, and while I am trying so hard to be upbeat about the coming season, I have to admit it is getting harder and harder.
Blue Crab Bay Stoneware
I can’t begin to tell you how much I love these beautiful stoneware plates. We used to sell the Blue Crab Nuts at the nursery but could never carry the stoneware because let’s face it they would get pretty dusty in our greenhouses.