Rose Behnke
Looking through old photos is one of Stephanie’s favorite pastimes. When she came across this one, she was reminded of what a wonderful, upbeat person her grandmother was. Click through for some of Stephanie’s memories of Rose Behnke.
Learn How to Create Easter Floral Designs
With Easter right around the corner, Evelyn shared two spring floral designs. Copy her arrangements or get inspiration for your own creations!
Flowering Quince
A beautiful flowering shrub for early spring that’s tough and easy to grow–what could be better? Learn all about it here.
Happy Spring
Spring came in like a lion this year. Stephanie has been kept from starting her vegetable garden by the snow, but it’s not far from her mind. Read about her plans for an early spring garden full of produce.
How to Prevent Rabbit Damage in the Garden
In this area, deer are seen as the gardener’s no. 1 enemy, but there’s been a boom in the rabbit population in the past few years and they’re coming for your plants. Learn how to live with cottontails and keep them from ravaging your garden.
Rose Rosette Disease
Also called “witches’ broom,” this disease has the potential to decimate your roses. Click through to learn more.
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme
Four of our most popular herbs for growing also feature heavily in a popular song by Simon and Garfunkle. Ever wonder why? What do the lyrics mean and where did the song come from? Find out here!
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Cynthia Westcott, The Plant Doctor
This month, we’re celebrating the women who broke boundaries to make horticulture what it is today. Up this week is Cynthia Westcott who became famous for her ability to diagnose and treat ornamental plants, writing a number of books and developing disease solutions in the process.
Counting Pansies
The nursery business used to be very different when Stephanie was growing up here at Behnke’s. Read as she reminisces about the old days and the importance of getting the pansies just right to live up to Behnke quality standards.
The New Forsythia
While old-fashioned varieties have their place, there’s a lot to love in new varieties. And with so many options, no one should be without these perky yellow flowers. Learn about them here!
How to Create a St. Patrick’s Day Arrangement
Get inspiration for your St. Patrick’s Day decorations from Evelyn as she creates two charming, spring green floral arrangements.
Evergreen Pruning: When, Why, How
Pruning can do so much for your evergreen shrubs and trees, from shaping them to making them look fuller. But you have to know how and when to do it to keep them healthy.