Surprise in The Bottom
Forgotten Azaleas and a Hidden Family Spot
A quiet corner of our family’s land, long overgrown and nearly forgotten, holds a blooming surprise—and a heartwarming reminder of days gone by
A Yard Full of Memories
Learning the Ropes I went out to mow our yard for the first time last week. As my husband went over all the instructions on how to use the mower, I kept remembering last summer when I thought I would…
A big Coneflower for your consideration
Looking for a late-summer showstopper that pollinators love and rabbits leave alone? Meet Rudbeckia ‘Herbstsonne’—an old favorite that’s stood the test of time. With bright yellow, drooping petals on 7-foot stems, this coneflower isn’t shy. I first grew it back in 1984 at Behnke’s, and it’s still a standout in my garden today. 💛
Remembering Passchendaele: A Journey Through Belgium’s WWI Battlefields
“In June 2009, my wife and I explored the WWI battlefields of Passchendaele in western Belgium. This historic site, where British Commonwealth and German troops endured unimaginable losses, is a powerful reminder of the war’s impact. We visited Tyne Cot Cemetery, a beautifully maintained resting place for thousands of soldiers, making for a moving and unforgettable experience.” ~ Larry
Photo Of The Week by Larry Hurley: Serendipity
Serendipitous plant combo at Behnke Nurseries: red Virginia Creeper on blue Montgomery Spruce during the 2020 pandemic.
Larry Hurley’s Photos of the Week: Native Americans Effigy Mounds
Over a thousand years ago, Native Americans built effigy mounds, and many of these are located in Wisconsin. These “Indian Mounds” as we called them when I was growing up here were large earthen mounds in the shapes of animals…
Photo Of The Week: Volcano Mulching
Piling mulch up against the trunk of a tree is known as volcano mulching. You see this all over, and it’s a bad practice. Over-mulching encourages the tree to send out roots under the mulch instead of in the ground, and…
Meanwhile, Back in the Midwest.. Larry’s Wisconsin Garden
Meanwhile, Back in the Midwest.. Larry Hurley writes about his Wisconsin garden
Winter Garden DIY Tips & More From Zabrene Scapes
Who knew so much can still be done in your Winter Garden. Pete & Walter of Zabrene Scapes shares a few DIY tips for your garden
Fall Yard Clean Up
It’s that time of the year again when Stephanie’s husband and father-in-law start with the Fall yard clean-up.