5 Reasons to Garden
With Halloween around the corner, we thought it would be fun to remind you why we like gardening, tongue firmly in cheek.
November in the Shady Garden
Larry Hurley, Behnke horticulturist, describes what he does in his garden in November. Get his tips for covering a fish pond, dealing with fallen leaves and more!
Jessica’s Garden: Busy as Bees
Life has been chaotic for Jessica; she’s renovating her house and starting a new business all while pregnant! Read all about it and check out her neat up-cycled furniture.
Raking Leaves…Priceless
Who can resist a big pile of leaves in the Fall? Not my grandson, Aaron, that’s for sure! Last week began the art of teaching young Aaron how to rake up leaves. His grandfather got out his rake and of…
Falling Into Focus
With many plants losing their blooms in fall, other plants come into focus. Emily takes time to admire the beauty of the season and plants that were overshadowed earlier in the year.
Jessica’s Garden: The First Knock of Old Man Winter
The first frost of means the last of summer’s harvest for Jessica. Read what she’s planning for her green tomatoes, herbs and gourds.
I Remember When…
Stephanie shares memories of her grandfather, Albert Behnke (founder of Behnke’s), and his love for spring-blooming bulbs. He planted so many varieties at his home gardens, he would use them as a showroom for customers!
Jessica’s Garden: Getting Into the Spirit of Fall
Jessica celebrates fall with festivals and fall produce. Welcome cool weather with her recipe for warming chai-spiced butternut squash soup.
Arranged Marriages (of flowers, of course): A Time of Transition
It’s not too early to be thinking about Thanksgiving decorations! Evelyn shares what you should be doing now and how to make a beautiful Thanksgiving cornucopia.
Jessica’s Garden: Homegrown Chili
With the weather cooling down, it’s time for warm, hearty food! Get Jessica’s recipe for chili using homegrown ingredients.
Pumpkin Season
Go behind the scenes and read about the auction deep in Amish country where we buy our unique pumpkins. Included: 7 of Larry’s favorite unusual varieties!
Jessica’s Garden: A Wild Wedding
Garden blogger, Jessica Crawford proves that hard work really does pay off. Read a summary of her experiences growing wildflowers to create lush, whimsical arrangements for a friend’s wedding.