Blow Your Horn
Founded more than 85 years ago, Behnke’s has grown and changed considerably in the years since. Read a little about the way it was in the early years.
How to Create Sunny Arrangements that Welcome Summer
June is here and with it comes summer! Follow along as florist Evelyn creates two floral arrangements that evoke thoughts of the summer sun shining in a sky dotted with puffy white clouds.
I Only Eat Seedless Cucumbers
Gardening with your kids (or grandkids) is always a win-win. You get to spend time doing an engaging activity and you might even learn something, as Stephanie did when her grandson wanted to plant a type of cucumber she had never heard of before.
3 Favorite Shrubs for Pollinators
Bring on the butterflies and bees! These native shrubs are some of the most versatile and easy to grow with flowers that will have pollinators coming from miles around.
6 Favorite Pollinator-Friendly Perennials for Sunny Gardens
Planting with pollinators in mind is not only environmentally friendly, it’s also easy on the the eyes. Here are six of our favorites that are easy to grow and attractive to people and pollinators alike.
Indigo Bunting
Sometimes you don’t have to go far to see something special. Stephanie proved this true with a walk in a local park that led to the discovery of a vibrantly-hued bird.
‘Bounce’ Impatiens
These are the impatiens we’ve all been waiting for! ‘Bounce’ impatiens offer masses of beautiful color for the shade all summer long, and, best of all, they are disease resistant.
Begonias: A Shade Alternative to Impatiens
Begonias have gained popularity over the last few years as they are being used instead of shady impatiens. Plus, there are now many different varieties to provide more color and huge flowers and leaves. Read about some of the new varieties we’re carrying that are bigger than big!
How to Create a Beautiful Basket of Mother’s Day Flowers
Mother’s Day and flowers go hand in hand. Follow along as florist Evelyn creates this sweet hanging basket for the holiday.
All About Peonies
Peonies belong in every garden. It’s just a question of deciding where to begin. Read this primer to get acquainted with this classic showy perennial.
Everyone Needs a Rose
Albert Behnke, founder of Behnke Nurseries, loved roses and grew many varieties at his home in Burtonsville. Stephanie, his granddaughter, shares memories (and a video) of him with his beautiful roses.
A Rose By Any Other Name
Browsing our rose selection, you’ll see that we separate them into the “classes.” But what does it mean to be a Hybrid Tea, Grandiflora, or Landscape? Here is a basic introduction to the main rose classes to help you narrow-down which varieties would suit you best.