Some of My Favorite People Call Me Oma
Meet the newest member of the Behnke family. Born last week, Zoe is the great great granddaughter of Albert and Rose Behnke, the founders of the company.
A Dog’s Garden: Alice in Wonderland
The world of dog lovers and garden lovers often intersect. Guest blogger, Emily Stashower, wrote this tribute to her beloved dog, Alice, about the times they shared exploring the outdoors.
Snow Today, Gone Tomorrow
Stephanie, an inveterate snow-hater, realized, while watching the remains of our blizzard melt away, that it wasn’t so bad after all. And what is snow, but another excuse to get outside and have fun with family?
Welcome 2016…
Stephanie got a Fitbit for Christmas and has discovered it’s a great excuse to get outdoors with people she loves, whether it’s in the garden or simply out for a walk.
Future Gardeners…
Just in time for the new year, we want to welcome the newest member of the family of our own garden blogger, Jessica Crawford. We wish everyone a happy and healthy new year!
The Colors of Fall
This past weekend I was reminded of something I take for granted each day. I tend to complain about the hour-long drive I have to and from Behnke’s, but when my cousin came out to my house on Saturday, she…
Jessica’s Garden: Busy as Bees
Life has been chaotic for Jessica; she’s renovating her house and starting a new business all while pregnant! Read all about it and check out her neat up-cycled furniture.
Raking Leaves…Priceless
Who can resist a big pile of leaves in the Fall? Not my grandson, Aaron, that’s for sure! Last week began the art of teaching young Aaron how to rake up leaves. His grandfather got out his rake and of…
Falling Into Focus
With many plants losing their blooms in fall, other plants come into focus. Emily takes time to admire the beauty of the season and plants that were overshadowed earlier in the year.
Turning Over A New Leaf
Guest blogger, Emily Stashower, embraces the changes that fall brings, sharing memories and musings on the season.
It’s National Adopt-A-Dog Month: Get Your Garden Dog-Friendly With 5 Easy Tips
If you’re a dog owner or looking to become one, try these 5 tricks to protect your garden from destructive dog behavior and keep your dog entertained in the process.
Jessica’s Garden: Making time to Turn Soil
As part of my Mother’s Day gift this year, my husband offered to rototill my new garden spaces. I am pretty handy and capable, but I can only imagine the sight I’d give the neighbors using a tiller.