Rainy Days
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!
Bryanna’s Love
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.
Bare Footing with Granddad
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.
Groundbreaking
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.
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Beatrix Cadwalader Farrand, Landscape Architect
Last in our month-long celebration of women who made important contributions to world of horticulture is Beatrix Farrand. Learn all about how she overcame a male-dominated profession to design famous gardens, including Dumbarton Oaks in D.C.
Happy Spring
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.
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Cynthia Westcott, The Plant Doctor
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.
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Isabella Preston, Queen of Ornamental Horticulture
Renowned for her achievements in the field of ornamental plant hybridization, Isabella Preston is the next woman we would like to celebrate in our month-long series for Women’s History Month.
Every Day is Valentine’s Day
Though Valentine’s Day has passed, Stephanie reminds us that every day can be special if you just look around and see all the blessings in your life. Although a box of chocolates sure is nice. Read what happened to her this past holiday.
Winter is for Dreaming and Planning
It’s bitterly cold out and, aside from a few diehards, most of us don’t want to be out in the garden. That means it’s the perfect time for dreaming and planning! Click through for a few methods for drawing out a plan. And when warmer weather comes, you’ll be ready!
November Weddings
It’s the time of year to reflect on what we’re thankful for. Stephanie (and two other mothers at Behnke’s) is thankful for gaining a daughter-in-law. Read all about her son’s wedding this past weekend.
And Just Like That, It’s November
It seems like it was just summer, but now it’s almost Thanksgiving! Stephanie’s trying to slow down the passage of time and enjoy life with her grand kids. Read about the fun they had jumping into piles of raked leaves.