How to Create Summer Wildflower Arrangements
Follow along as Evelyn creates two charming summer arrangements with the favorite flower of Maryland: black-eyed susans.
Summer Fun in the Sun: Crape Myrtles
It’s the height of summer and that means it’s crape myrtle season! But the sheer range of choices can be overwhelming. This is a comprehensive look at varieties we carry and the dos and don’ts of caring for them.
10 Favorite Native Perennials for Wet Areas
Rain gardens, around ponds, or just areas that don’t drain well, these perennials love them. And, they’re native to boot!
Look At Those Potatoes!
Getting your kids or grandkids into the garden is a fun way to teach them where their food comes from. Awhile back, Stephanie’s grandson, Aaron, helped plant potatoes and now he’s helping to harvest them! Maybe this will change his negative opinion of the taste of potatoes?
9 Favorite Native Shrubs for Wet Areas
Shrubs are the backbone of the garden, but if you have an area where water pools or just stays consistently soggy, it might seem hard to find plants that flourish. Here are some of our favorites that have adapted to like wet conditions.
I Never Knew Bananas Were Yellow
As part of her weekly series sharing memories and adventures, this week Stephanie tells the story of her stepfather, Joe Festerling. He never saw pristine produce as a young boy in Germany. And yet, his family still managed to eat well.
Barnstorming with Aaron
Stephanie spent a recent Saturday with her husband and grandson barnstorming. This isn’t like “storming the castle,” it’s more about ambling around farms and getting an appreciation for the history of the buildings and equipment. In other words, a pleasant way to spend a sunny day.
How to Create Patriotic Arrangements for Summer Gatherings
Get ready for 4th of July cook-outs and parties! Follow along as florist Evelyn creates two festive red, white and blue floral arrangements and use them as inspiration for your next summer gathering.
Behnke’s Best
Being a seasonal business, every year as summer rolls around, we have to say goodbye to many phenomenal employees who made us shine through the busy spring months. This is Stephanie’s thank you note to everyone who has been a part of the Behnke family over the years.
The Most Reliable Perennials for Sun
Looking for easy perennials for sunny areas? Listed are 19 favorites for every condition, from swampy to drought-prone, clay soil to deer-riddled. And, bonus, many of them are great for pollinators too!
The Most Reliable Perennials for Shade and Part Shade
Carol Allen, our resident teacher and longtime horticulturist gave a talk on her favorite easy-care perennials. This is a list (with lots of pictures!) of the plants she talked about for shade and part shade areas.
Blueberry Pickin’ Time
One of Stephanie’s favorite summer family outdoor activities is picking homegrown blueberries together from a bush that’s older than she is! Read about her time picking this tasty fruit and get her recipe for blueberry roly-poly.