Pass-along Plant, A Case of Mistaken Identity
This photo is from 1985, a year after we moved into our Bethesda home, and a year after I planted a “pass-along” plant, a gift from a coworker. He told me it was Marsh Marigold, and that’s also what I…
Another Bucket List Item Checked Off: The National Arboretum
Stephanie crossed off another item on her bucket list this Spring.
Photo Of The Week: Volcano Mulching
Piling mulch up against the trunk of a tree is known as volcano mulching. You see this all over, and it’s a bad practice. Over-mulching encourages the tree to send out roots under the mulch instead of in the ground, and…
A Special Announcement ~ From Botanical Interests Seed
We wish Botonical Interests Owners Curtis and Judy the best of luck for their future! Job well done creating such a wonderful seed company that we love. So excited to see what Epic Gardening will be bringing to this company!
Meet Peggy Riccio of Peg Plant
Check out garden writer Peggy Riccio of Peg Plants list of Monthly Events page.
Stephanie’s New for 2022!
Find out what is new for 2022 and Beyond Behnke’s as Stephanie jumps into the world of podcasts.
Hummingbirds Everywhere
After many attempts to get a photo of one of the hummingbirds in Stephanie’s yard, finally success!
Bear’s Breeches ‘Acanthus spinosus’
Stephanie talks about the perennial Bear’s Breeches in her garden and how beautiful it is this year.
First You Edge, Then You Mulch, And Mulch Some More!
March is time to do some Spring yard work which includes edging and mulching. Stephanie explains how she decided to help this year.
What To Expect In Early Spring At Your Garden Center
Early March is a wonderful time to check out your local independent garden center. Print out our March Gardening Checklist this Spring.
What Exactly Is A Grave Blanket?
What is a grave blanket? A good question. Growing up, I never gave graves much thought. Since all the older relatives lived in Germany, there was no cause to visit any graves. Then my grandparents passed away….