Renowned for her achievements in the field of ornamental plant hybridization, Isabella Preston is the next woman we would like to celebrate in our month-long series for Women’s History Month.
With dainty leaves and bell-shaped flowers, heaths and heathers make great additions to your garden! Learn how to keep them happy and what plants work well with them.
Watching birds is a great way to connect with nature, especially this time of year. Stephanie’s favorite is the bluebird. Read about how she feeds them and keeps nesting boxes for them.
March is Women’s History Month, so we thought it appropriate to remember a few women who made strides in the area of horticulture. First up, a woman who was key in developing and commercializing the cultivated blueberry. Click through to read her story.
The hellebores have arrived! Already stunningly beautiful, new varieties are constantly coming out with larger flowers, colorful foliage and sturdier stems. Discover some of our favorites for this year!
Get excited for growing your own food! There are so many ways to add fruit and vegetables to your landscape, even if that landscape is itty bitty. Read on to learn more about your edible plant options.
Behnke’s has had a long history with African violets, going back to our founder, Rose Behnke. Read a little of that history as Stephanie celebrates her grandmother, Rose’s birthday.
Cacti and succulents are the stars of the houseplants world at the moment. Most are easy to care for and have architectural appeal. Learn more about them and how to care for them.
Though Valentine’s Day has passed, Stephanie reminds us that every day can be special if you just look around and see all the blessings in your life. Although a box of chocolates sure is nice. Read what happened to her this past holiday.
An easy-going houseplant with an insanely long blooming period, an anthurium is a great way to add color to your home. Learn here how to keep it happy with these tips.
Honor a loved one this Valentine’s with this stunning rose and carnation arrangement. Read how Evelyn made this one, so you can recreate the look at home.
You could be enjoying fresh vegetables all year long! Read this list to learn what to do when in your vegetable garden to maximize output, no matter the season.