Winter Fun
Known to some of us as winter garden chores, here are a few things you should be doing in the garden right now to prepare for a great growing season next year.
The Story of the Christmas Pickle
Wonder what a pickle has to do with Christmas? Or why we carry so many pickle ornaments? Click through to find out!
Poinsettias: Then and Now
I was going through some old folders and came across The Evening Star newspaper from December 17, 1964 starring ME on the front page. I think there was once an old, faded, framed copy of it hanging somewhere here at the nursery,…
How to Create a Traditional Centerpiece for Christmas
Try your hand at making this festive floral arrangement! Evelyn shows you how.
Behnke’s 2017 Gift Guide
We believe that a useful gift is a good gift and a mind engaged with nature is a mind free from stress. So here are our favorite picks in the store that we think anyone would love to get.
November Weddings
It’s the time of year to reflect on what we’re thankful for. Stephanie (and two other mothers at Behnke’s) is thankful for gaining a daughter-in-law. Read all about her son’s wedding this past weekend.
How to Create a Beautiful Arrangement for Fall Gatherings
Follow along as our florist friend, Evelyn, creates a casual but stately arrangement perfect for the Thanksgiving table.
What to do with Fall Leaves
Do you rake your leaves or mow them? Compost them or put them on the curb? Do you use a rake or a leaf blower? So many questions on how to deal with this yearly phenomenon. All answered here.
In-Between
With Halloween over, it’s almost time for Christmas and we’ve begun decorating at Behnke’s. Read on to see what’s happening at the store.
And Just Like That, It’s November
It seems like it was just summer, but now it’s almost Thanksgiving! Stephanie’s trying to slow down the passage of time and enjoy life with her grand kids. Read about the fun they had jumping into piles of raked leaves.
How to Create Beautiful Fall Arrangements Using Chrysanthemums and Pumpkins
Follow along as Evelyn creates two fall-themed floral arrangements, perfect for the upcoming Thanksgiving season.
My Happy Place
To Stephanie (granddaughter of the founders of Behnke Nurseries), nothing brings more joy than spending time with family. Read about the fun she had decorating for fall with her grandson.