Just because they aren’t flying around now because it’s winter doesn’t mean that we should forget about our pollinators. Gardeners are coming around to the idea of leaving some debris in place overwinter (for example: allowing fallen tree leaves…
Memories of Behnke’s Santa Chair while Stephanie finished up her last craft show of 2021.
A trip to Valley View Farms Greenhouse and Nursery to get a poinsettia led to a nice chat with Carrie Engel and so much more
I was going through some old folders and came across The Evening Star newspaper from December 17, 1964 starring ME on the front page. I think there was once an old, faded, framed copy of it hanging somewhere here at the nursery,…
Try your hand at making this festive floral arrangement! Evelyn shows you how.
With Halloween over, it’s almost time for Christmas and we’ve begun decorating at Behnke’s. Read on to see what’s happening at the store.
As a business that’s been around a long time, we’ve had many employees over the years. The holidays brought in Leo Bicknese, former Behnke’s Vice President and one of Stephanie’s honorary dads while growing up at the nursery. It had been over 25 years since she saw him!
It’s a Christmas tree! No, it’s a houseplant! However you choose to think of it, it’s the best choice for an indoor tree; there’s really nothing else like it. Click through to learn how to care for it and keep it happy…past Christmas.
Deck those halls! Evelyn, a former florist, shares inspiration Christmas decorating using fresh greenery. Included is a how-to on making fresh kissing balls.
It’s the time of year for making family memories. Stephanie (a Behnke family member and VP of Behnke’s) places great importance on family and has been busy out and about with her daughter and grandson. Share in her new holiday memories.
Step aside, poinsettia. Easy to grow and to rebloom, the Christmas cactus deserves another look, and not just as a holiday plant, but as a year-round houseplant.
