Cyclamen Cheer up the Winter
One of the pleasures of the transition from summer to fall to winter is that our greenhouses once again are chock full of blooming plants to make your home more . Although a lot of attention is lavished on the…
Behnkes Loves African Violets
In the early years, Behnke Nurseries became rightly famous for its African violets. This all began many years ago when Albert and Rose Behnke’s young daughter Sonja, (now retired as President of Behnke Nurseries) received a gift from a friend…
Bringing Houseplants Indoors, then Keeping them Alive
Those cool autumn nights are upon us, and if you have some of your houseplants outdoors, it’s time to think about bringing them back indoors for the winter. That is, assuming you want to save them. The other option is…
Phalaenopsis (Moth) Orchids
Ah, winter, when a garden center’s fancy turns to houseplants. When it’s cold outside, we always appreciate our houseplants, sitting on the windowsill, awaiting our return. Like a cat, only without the fur balls. Even more appealing than green foliage…
Understanding Orchids Uncomplicated Growing Worlds
Ever wonder what the Horticulturists at Behnke’s are reading? We asked Miri Talabac (Behnkes woody plant manager and buyer) what were a few of her favorite books and she sent me over a dozen titles. So, over the next few…
Meet Carol Allen
We’re lucky to have a real-deal expert to help customers with one of the more intimidating plants to grow – the fragile orchid (or is it really?) “I started on my orchid journey when I was barely a teenager and…
How Do I Get My Orchid To Bloom Again
I was in an upscale nursery the other day and I overheard two women talking…. “Oh my gosh! Look how beautiful those orchids are!” One woman gushed to her companion. Her friend replied, “I always kill them. How do you…
Colorful and Crazy Crotons
Known for their bright mulit-colored foliage, Crotons will make a great addition to your home.
Gardening Basics: Houseplants
Simply Put: Parents, It’s Autumn. Do You Know Where Your Houseplants Are? Those cool autumn nights are upon us, and if you have some of your houseplants outdoors, it’s time to think about bringing them back indoors for the winter…
African Violets – A Behnke History
Many times I have been asked this question – why did my parents, Rose and Albert Behnke, decide to specialize in African Violets? The answer takes me back to the mid 1940’s when I was in elementary school. Every day,…
Houseplants Welcome Your Holiday House Guests
The holidays are approaching, your spare time is consumed with shopping for gifts, and guests are expected this weekend. Sound familiar? Living plant arrangements create a welcoming atmosphere in any home, but choosing the right plants for the right places…
Gardenias Galore: How to raise them right!
The Gardenia, a popular flowering houseplant, is considered challenging by many indoor gardeners. This plant is, in fact quite simple to grow under the proper conditions. Lustrous foliage and fragrant blossoms will be your reward if you can provide the…