Thank you for being part of this journey
Stephanie shares her final Beyond Behnke’s message and thanks the community for years of support and connection.
Helmut T. Jaehnigen March 8, 1936 — November 15, 2025
Remembering Helmut, who worked at Behnke Nurseries for decades and was a steady, caring part of my life and our nursery community.
From Plant Stand to Retail Garden Center: Behnke’s Largo Story
Stephanie usually writes about Behnke’s at Beltsville. I thought I would do a “shout out” to the retail store that we had at Largo, MD, which opened full-time in the spring of 1985 and closed in around 2008, when the…
Demolition Starts But Memories Remain
This week, 3 years after Behnke Nurseries announced they would be closing, demolition started on the little brick house that so many including Stephanie called home.
Ft. Meade Area Garden Club: Behnke Nurseries The Early Years
Some of you might recall how much Behnke Nurseries supported our area garden clubs. I have always felt that these clubs, along with different plant societies, are essential for everyone. So, whether you are a beginning gardener or an old pro, these are excellent groups to consider joining.