Soups On
The only good thing about getting sick is that I end up making a big pot of soup. I got knocked down last week with a horrible cold and the worse cough ever. Soup time!
The Herb Garden at Behnke’s
Growing culinary herbs is an easy way to participate in the garden-to-table movement, but some herbs are easier to grow than others. See what’s worked in our own display herb garden.
Behnke’s Herb Garden
Sometimes it’s nice to see how something works for someone else before trying it out for yourself. To that end, we have an herb garden in front of our store to show you how certain herbs behave in a real garden setting. Read about what’s working and what isn’t here.
My Grandmother Used to Make the Best…
Ever have a favorite family dish that you just can’t recreate? For years, Stephanie has been trying to make her husband’s grandmother’s blueberry roly-poly. Read about her attempts during a recent staycation when she made one dessert a night.
Growing and Using Herbs
Growing your own herbs is easy, economical and gives you the freshest ingredients possible. Plus, there are way more plant varieties to choose from than what you could buy at the grocery store, so you can experiment with new flavors!
How to Grow Peppers
Peppers are a great way to add fresh flavor and nutrition to your meals. And, with the right know-how, they’re easy to grow at home!
Small Space Vegetable Gardening Tips
Growing your own fresh vegetables is possible even if you have limited space to work with. Use these tips to help maximize your yield!
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme
Four of our most popular herbs for growing also feature heavily in a popular song by Simon and Garfunkle. Ever wonder why? What do the lyrics mean and where did the song come from? Find out here!
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Elizabeth Coleman White, Blueberry Queen
March is Women’s History Month, so we thought it appropriate to remember a few women who made strides in the area of horticulture. First up, a woman who was key in developing and commercializing the cultivated blueberry. Click through to read her story.
Freshly-Picked Bonanza
Get excited for growing your own food! There are so many ways to add fruit and vegetables to your landscape, even if that landscape is itty bitty. Read on to learn more about your edible plant options.
Seed Starting, Sowing and Growing Vegetables All Year Long
You could be enjoying fresh vegetables all year long! Read this list to learn what to do when in your vegetable garden to maximize output, no matter the season.
Look At Those Potatoes!
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?