Inspiration

Stephanie talks about early spring and what to do with all that stuff you find while cleaning out your house.

Experience is the best teacher and, sometimes, the best gift. Recently, Stephanie took a kitchen knife skills class as part of a Christmas present from her children.

The recent winter weather has prompted Stephanie to reevaluate her outlook on snow. Read about her new sunnier perspective.

Turkey Day is almost here and, yes, it’s about family, football and falling into a food coma, but, of course, it’s also a time to reflect and feel gratitude for those who make your life better. Click through to read about Stephanie’s Thanksgiving plans and who she’s thankful for (yes, you made the list!).

Welcome to the newest member of the Behnke family! Though this is her third grandchild, Stephanie couldn’t be more excited. Click through to read about the joys of being a grandparent.

Rainy weather got you down? Try Stephanie’s method for finding relaxation, mental stimulation and good conversation: putting together jigsaw puzzles with the entire family!

As a part of the community, Behnke’s likes to help charities in the area when we are able. One such is Bryanna’s Love, a non-profit started by a local resident whose daughter passed away from a rare form of leukemia. For more information about this charity and how you can help, click the button below.

Getting out in the garden with your kids or grand kids can be a fun experience for everyone involved. Stephanie shares her memories of a recent sunny day when her rambunctious granddaughter “helped” her granddad plant a perennial.

Volunteering is not only a great way to help your community, but also a great way to build life skills, friends, and achieve a sense of accomplishment. Read about Stephanie’s trip to the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Lisbon Fire Department where her father-in-law has volunteered for over 65 years.

Spring came in like a lion this year. Stephanie has been kept from starting her vegetable garden by the snow, but it’s not far from her mind. Read about her plans for an early spring garden full of produce.

This month, we’re celebrating the women who broke boundaries to make horticulture what it is today. Up this week is Cynthia Westcott who became famous for her ability to diagnose and treat ornamental plants, writing a number of books and developing disease solutions in the process.