Growing your own herbs is easy, economical and gives you the freshest ingredients possible. Plus, there are way more plant varieties to choose from than what you could buy at the grocery store, so you can experiment with new flavors!
Stephanie’s favorite saying (borrowed from her grandfather, Albert Behnke) is: “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago! The second best time is today.” Read about the evolution of one of her favorite trees over 30+ years.
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!
Need a last-minute gift for Mother’s Day? How about quick floral arrangements featuring roses, carnations and pink stemware!
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.
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.
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!
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.
A dependable shrub that’s making a comeback with new varieties that feature different leaf colors, flowers and shapes. Learn all about it here.
Add some whimsy to your spring! Get inspiration for your own floral arrangements from florist Evelyn.
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.
