How to Grow Peppers
Peppers are a great way to add fresh flavor and nutrition to your meals. And, with the right know-how, they’re easy to grow at home!
Learn How to Create Arrangements to Honor Mothers on Their Special Day
Need a last-minute gift for Mother’s Day? How about quick floral arrangements featuring roses, carnations and pink stemware!
3 Classic Flowers You Need in Your Garden
Call them old-fashioned, but these three flowering plants have been long-time favorites for a reason. Learn about three of our most popular woody plants and get our suggestions of what to plant with them.
A Surprise Visit
Stephanie’s mother, Sonja Behnke Festerling, recently dropped in at the nursery to see old friends. Since retiring, she doesn’t get to Behnke’s often, but when she does, it’s a joyful occasion. Click through to read about it.
The Best Perennials for Dry Shade
In the Washington, DC metropolitan area, we have extended dry periods, or even drought, nearly every summer. And if you have trees shading your yard, that can make for tough growing conditions. But don’t despair; these tried-and-true perennials will flourish in dry shade!
3 Favorite Native Perennials
Help save the world…starting with your yard. Planting natives is a great way to help the environment and make your garden beautiful in one fell swoop. Here are three of our favorite native flowers that will impress you year after year.
Deutzia
A dependable shrub that’s making a comeback with new varieties that feature different leaf colors, flowers and shapes. Learn all about it here.
Learn How to Create Charming and Whimsical Flower Arrangements
Add some whimsy to your spring! Get inspiration for your own floral arrangements from florist Evelyn.
Groundbreaking
Volunteering is not only a great way to help your community, but also a great way to build life skills, friends, and achieve a sense of accomplishment. Read about Stephanie’s trip to the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Lisbon Fire Department where her father-in-law has volunteered for over 65 years.
Small Space Vegetable Gardening Tips
Growing your own fresh vegetables is possible even if you have limited space to work with. Use these tips to help maximize your yield!
Curb Appeal
Are you or someone you know getting ready to buy or sell a house? Read Stephanie’s tips for getting the most out a garden for both buyers and sellers.
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Beatrix Cadwalader Farrand, Landscape Architect
Last in our month-long celebration of women who made important contributions to world of horticulture is Beatrix Farrand. Learn all about how she overcame a male-dominated profession to design famous gardens, including Dumbarton Oaks in D.C.