Shade To Sun
We’ve been in the same home since 1984. When we bought the house it was on a heavily wooded lot, and over the years I’ve filled it up with shade-loving shrubs and perennials, some of which are actually still alive.
Happy Heuchera
I’m a heuchera fan. When I began in horticulture, there were just a handful of named cultivars of this perennial available, all with green leaves, featuring spikes of red, white or pink flowers. Times have changed.
Happy 4th of July from Behnke’s
As we wake up to another 4th of July, I hope that you are able to take some extra time to walk through your garden or a park somewhere. Maybe you’re going home to Mom’s or Grandma’s? Take a peak at what is going on in their garden.
Catching Up With Summer
Rain has been variable over the last few weeks, with rain often passing either to the north or south of us. As a result, my neighborhood in the Rockville Bethesda area is actually getting pretty dry.
Save The Date – It’s Auction Time At Behnke Nurseries Sunday, July 21,2019 10 AM
I love auctions. Always have and I guess I always will. That said, I am not sure how I will feel about this coming auction here at Behnke’s.
Behnke Nurseries Will Be Having a Public Auction
Behnke Nurseries is going to be having a public auction on Sunday, July 21, 2019 on site. We will have tools, vehicles, office supplies, furniture and all the cool fixtures we have used for decorating the nursery.
Behnkes Gardening Blog – Going Forward
I do want everyone to know, we will be keeping our website, blog and social media going. We will be writing about different independent garden centers and continue to give you great information about your garden.
Goodbye Good Friends
From Stephanie A few weeks ago I was invited to give a talk on the history of Behnke Nurseries for The Greenbelt Museum. With the help of Larry Hurley, I edited a slide show he had put together for our…
Find Out What Our Employees Plan to Do After Behnke’s Closes
Our staff is the best! Check out our facebook page to watch Stephanie interview employees: what they’ve done for the company over the years and what they plan to do after Behnke’s closes. More videos are being added every day.
The Day is Fast Approaching When Behnke’s Will Close Forever
Dear Friends, Below is what I wrote for the Beltsville News this month and the feelings hold true for all of you no matter where you live. For all of our Behnke friends–because that is what you are, and what…
Finding Treasures in Behnke’s History
I am sitting in my office, surrounded by boxes. What to save? What to shred? What to toss? I just want to walk away from it all, but I can’t do that. So I keep going, sorting and finding treasures.
Our Last Mother’s Day at Behnke’s
From Stephanie Though it was rainy, this past Mother’s Day I went into work. For the past few years I took this day off, but since it was our last Mother’s Day at Behnke’s, I wanted to be there. There…