This week we checked on the leaves and they were crisp and dry; ready for the next play date adventure. As a child, I remember making wax paper place mats with my mother from pressed flowers and leaves.
Some of the staff at Behnke Nurseries thought it would be interesting for me to share one of my latest crafts and how-to-instructions. Some of my favorite crafting creations have come from unusual and unexpected inspiration.
This past weekend, my husband and I took a road trip. Been a long time but it all came back to me how much fun it is to find treasures. I ended up with a great wash tub that I think might make a fairy garden this Spring.
Well, I felt adventurous this week. Amongst many other mini adventures, my main excitement came from foraging in the backyard. I spent a little time scouring the trees, plants and grass for potential crafting materials while Grayson tortured wildflowers and swung around big sticks.
This week was the beginning of Fall. A time of cool nights, football, chili and of course decorating with all the colors of Autumn. Today I noticed the first leaves changing which for me means time to get my porch ready.
Hello All! Thank you for welcoming me to the Behnke’s Garden Blog. My name is Jessica Crawford and I have long since come to terms with the fact that I am addicted to my garden.
I am always amazed at all the wonderful places we are so blessed to be able to drive to in our area. This past Monday, my husband, some friends of ours and I loaded up and off we went on an overnight adventure. First up, Pottsville, PA?
Here’s what my Takoma Park garden looked like post-snow – a winter wonderland, so frozen there’s nothing I could do out there but go sledding, right? Wrong! It was the perfect time to design new borders and paths. That’s because the existing lines…
The garden seems bare. It is the middle of winter. A thin white veil of frost covers the ground, revealing tracks of wildlife I know, and did not know, were visiting my yard. The sky is overcast with puffy gray…