What is it about watching birds that is so fascinating to us? Stephanie has found that the older she gets, the more she enjoys it. Read her observations, both of the bird families around her house and of her own family, enjoying bird watching together.
For the past couple years, we have been growing large gardens of zinnias along US 1 and they look so beautiful that we started selling the cut flowers. Get an inside look at the talent behind our fresh zinnia arrangements and learn how to keep them looking their best for longer.
Follow along as Evelyn creates two charming summer arrangements with the favorite flower of Maryland: black-eyed susans.
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.
Rain gardens, around ponds, or just areas that don’t drain well, these perennials love them. And, they’re native to boot!
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!