Memories of My Grandparents Fireplace
Sorting through more photographs, Stephanie finially found the one she had been looking for! A photo of Albert and Rose Behnke’s fireplace.
Alex Dencker: A 35 Year Journey from Behnke’s to the Smithsonian
Stephanie chats with former Behnke store manager, Alex Dencker about his time working for Albert Behnke and more
My Grandfather’s Rose Garden Part 2
While looking through old photographs, Stephanie found more to share with her grandfather Albert Behnke’s rose garden.
Blast From The Past
I got to spend some time last week with some very special women. I stopped in to say hello to Becky and her husband Nick. Many might remember Becky who ran our customer service and cashiers for many years. As…
Some Special Daylilies: Hemerocallis
Are you like me and have deer that come out at night and eat all the buds off of your daylilies before they even bloom? This year has been the worst, but then we did not put up the deer tape as we have done in the past.
My Grandfather’s Rose Garden
Albert Behnke loved many plants, but roses always held a special place in his heart. He grew up on his father’s nursery growing roses and brought that knowledge to America. My entire life has been about plants and flowers.
Behnke’s Proclamation from the Prince George’s County Council
Proclamation presented to Stephanie Fleming, Behnke Nursery, in recognition of their “Exemplary Public Service” in Prince George’s County. (Council Member Thomas E. Dernoga and Council Chair Todd M. Turner)
The Best Time To Cut Down A Tree
One would like to think that there never is a good time to cut down a tree. However, for this beautiful Norway Spruce that was given to us in 1985 by my grandfather, Albert Behnke time was up.
Save The Date – It’s Auction Time At Behnke Nurseries Sunday, July 21,2019 10 AM
I love auctions. Always have and I guess I always will. That said, I am not sure how I will feel about this coming auction here at Behnke’s.
Everyone Needs a Rose
Albert Behnke, founder of Behnke Nurseries, loved roses and grew many varieties at his home in Burtonsville. Stephanie, his granddaughter, shares memories (and a video) of him with his beautiful roses.
A Christmas Tradition
The holiday season is fast approaching. Poinsettias in the greenhouses are showing color – red, white, pink & many more as they have for generations at Behnke Nurseries. Preparations for the holidays to come are well under way. Now, is…
Albert Behnke’s Cadillacs
Albert Behnke, founder of Behnke Nurseries, loved many things: his family, his friends, his company and…his Cadillacs. Delve into Behnke history with these recollections of his love affair with these special cars.