September Already?
“September is here already! From a peaceful trip to the Smoky Mountains to planning fall mums and walking in honor of my mom, I’m sharing a few simple updates this season.”
A Little Summer Break (But I’m Not Going Anywhere!)
It’s been six years since Behnke’s closed, and this summer feels like the perfect time for a little break. But don’t worry—I’m not going anywhere!
A Brick Full of Memories
This little brick is more than just a planter, it’s a piece of my childhood home and one of Behnke’s Bests, Larry Bristow’s legacy. It comes from the little brick house that once stood at the back of Behnke…
Time To Move On As Demolition Comes To An End
I went to see what was left at Behnke Nurseries today. It was all gone! I said I was not going to go, but I went anyway. I got there as that big monster machine that tore down every single structure was being loaded up.
Time Really Does Fly By
While at the Maryland Home & Garden Show, Stephanie enjoyed the time spent with her cousin Emily Behnke.
Stephanie’s New for 2022!
Find out what is new for 2022 and Beyond Behnke’s as Stephanie jumps into the world of podcasts.
Behnke’s Santa Chair Lives On
Memories of Behnke’s Santa Chair while Stephanie finished up her last craft show of 2021.
Meadows Farms ~ Plant a Little Happiness!℠
Last week, I was on my way to Beltsville and decided to stop in at Meadows Farms in Burtonsville. I was not sure if former Behnke’s Best Anita and Greg were working that afternoon but I wanted to see that new greenhouse I had heard about.
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…
Two Growers That Sell Retail Too
Wholesale Grower My husband and I started Hillside Nursery, in 1979. We were a wholesale nursery of annuals, perennials, and poinsettias a few months after we got married. For 27 years, we sold our plants to retail garden centers and…
Rebranding: Beyond Behnke’s
After months of working on this thing called Re-Branding, here it is! Are you as excited as I am? Maybe not, but that’s okay. This whole process has been such a learning experience for me. I hope you enjoy reading about this process I have started and remember, we are never too old to learn something new. Life is all about change!