Jessica’s Garden – The Plight of an Only Child
This past week basically centered around our son Grayson. It was his third birthday and we celebrated with a party over the weekend for family and all his little buddies.
Those Beautiful Rex Begonias
Walking though the greenhouse the other day I was drawn to the many different Rex Begonias and other foliage begonias that we have. On each of the tables were BIG BEAUTIFUL Pots of begonias with little signs in them saying…..
Jessica’s Garden: Pressing Matters – Making Wax Paper Place Mats
This week we checked on the leaves and they were crisp and dry; ready for the next play date adventure. As a child, I remember making wax paper place mats with my mother from pressed flowers and leaves.
Jessica’s Garden: Homemade Christmas Gifts
Some of the staff at Behnke Nurseries thought it would be interesting for me to share one of my latest crafts and how-to-instructions. Some of my favorite crafting creations have come from unusual and unexpected inspiration.
Jessica’s Garden: Heating it up with Homemade Hotsauce
I love spicy food. Not the kind of spicy that leaves you teary-eyed, wounded and begging for mercy. But a good heat that leaves your lips tingling for little while afterwards.
Weekend Road Trip
This past weekend, my husband and I took a road trip. Been a long time but it all came back to me how much fun it is to find treasures. I ended up with a great wash tub that I think might make a fairy garden this Spring.
Jessica’s Garden: Giving Chutney a Chance
I think that Summer time is mistakenly labeled the time of year when fresh produce and vegetable gardening are at their best. Who can forget a tomato fresh picked from the vine and sprinkled with a little salt; still warm from the sun.
Jessica’s Garden: Gift of Quince
One of our work clients generously gave me about 25 pounds of quince this week. Last year, we were at her home and we noticed her quince bush was fruiting. She had let me harvest as much as I could carry between mine and my mother’s coat pockets.
Jessica’s Garden: Backyard Bounty
Well, I felt adventurous this week. Amongst many other mini adventures, my main excitement came from foraging in the backyard. I spent a little time scouring the trees, plants and grass for potential crafting materials while Grayson tortured wildflowers and swung around big sticks.
Behnke’s Fall Fun Area Makes Memories
A few years ago, our garden center manager, Sissy McKenzie, came to us with a idea! A FREE area for kids to be kids–to play games and have fun. As a result, you will be seeing a lot of activities geared to our young gardeners throughout the year.
Jessica’s Garden: Oodles of Zoodles
I like to include protein in my meals so that they are tasty and filling. Who knew that you could find so many kinds of sausage?! I was under-prepared for the selection that awaited me. After several moments of deliberation at the meat case, I settled on a ‘Wine and Cheese’ pork sausage that paired wonderfully with the sauce.
One Of My Four Favorite Seasons ~ Fall
This week was the beginning of Fall. A time of cool nights, football, chili and of course decorating with all the colors of Autumn. Today I noticed the first leaves changing which for me means time to get my porch ready.