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....
Victory Garden 2.0 – Fall is for planting (or Dividing) Bearded Iris
Find out when and "How To" divide your Bearded Iris. Most other irises can stay in the same spot for ten years or more without needing division, but bearded irises will decline fairly quickly...
Victory Garden 2.0 – Fall is for Planting Perennials
Fall may be a better time to plant perennials than spring. The cooler, rainier weather is more conducive to helping plants establish.
Why Continue Your Victory Garden 2.0 into the Fall
As the cool autumn season begins its descent, you may think that the gardening season is over until next summer. But not so fast… Fall is the perfect time of year for planting cool weather crops!
Hey, New Gardener!
Behnke’s closed just over a year ago, and I took advantage of that to retire. So, I’ve been home a lot more than I used to be, but then again, so is nearly everyone else.
