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Lily of the Valley, photo taken 4/29/2020, Hurley Garden, Bethesda

Photo Of The Week ~ Lily Of The Valley

Discover the allure and cautionary tale of planting Lily of the Valley in your garden. From its charming appearance with bell-shaped flowers and fragrant foliage to its aggressive spread, learn from one gardener’s experience spanning over three decades.

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Reason #22 To Join A Garden Club

This past Tuesday, I was invited back to the Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland Annual Meeting at Turf Valley Country Club as a vendor. These events are always something special with guest speakers and a wonderful lunch.   When you…

Berkleys For The Birds

Berkleys For The Birds ~ An Etsy Shop

Check out this young Maryland woman making her way though high school while creating an online business on ETSY.

Aerial of algae blooms in the USA

Earth Day: All Year Long

With today being Earth Day, I wanted to share this blog post from one of our partners of AgriTech Corp, SoilKits Christina, who wrote from the heart on her feelings in helping her children learn the importance of protecting our earth. I hope you enjoy this article as much as I did. After you finish, check out their website and their soil kits we are selling. For April 2021, Christina is giving our readers $5 off each kit sold. Just use the code BEHNKES21 when checking out.

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Egyptian Museum Glass Ornaments

For years Behnke Nurseries was proud to carry these beautiful ornaments by Egyptian Museum Glass. Now they are available to you on our online gift shop.

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Tails with a Heart

I have been having so much fun pulling out some of the boxes of Christmas Shop items to list on Beyond Behnke’s Online Store. These little mice were always such a big hit at the garden center.

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Common Mushrooms Of The Northeast

Brand new for us is this “Common Mushrooms of the Northeast” field guide. They have been on back order for months from the company, due to the high demand.

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Have You Visited ETSY Lately?

I went to Etsy yesterday because I needed to order a new Christmas Stocking for our kitten. Before I knew it, I was searching for Christmas Facemasks, Because if we have to wear masks, why not have fun with it!

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Introducing Green Kid Crafts

As many of you can see, I have been spending time finding companies to share with you that offer products you will love. Green Kid Crafts looks to be one of them.

bottle tree family

Another Gift Idea – Bottle Trees

While driving around I have been noticing more and more bottle trees appearing. Take a look at these bottle trees decide if you want to give one as a gift to the gardener in your life, or just keep it for your own!

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Is Your Dog Destroying Your Lawn?

Our four-legged friends steal our hearts, but they sure can wreak havoc on a yard and outdoor living space. Fortunately, there are solutions that don’t involve keeping your rambunctious pup indoors.

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Fall Soil Test Sampling Considerations

Most people think of spring as a time to sample their soil. While that is a great time, fall is just as critical. Your lawn needs the right balance of nutrients to sustain winter hardiness and prepare for a quick spring green up!

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