Discover the World of Orchids February 17, 2023 – April 30, 2023 United States Botanic Garden Conservatory The United States Botanic Garden—yet another place I’ve never been. How can that be? With this exhibit, I’m hoping to make it there finally. I’ve…
Stephanie is excited to announce that the Beyond Behnke’s Gardening Podcast episode 1 is FINISHED!
February is all about love and flowers! Roses and Orchids. So many orchids. Read about Stephanie’s conversation with the Orchid Lady plus, save the date for the National Capital Orchid Show and & Sale at Homestead Gardens this month.
Here is the schedule for the last re-potting clinics of 2020 for Carol Allen. Due to COVID 19, Carol will hold the clinics outside or in a venue that can provide enough space, ventilation, warmth, and light.
Growing up in the ’60’s and ’70’s, guest blogger Emily had an affinity for colorful, groovy flower motifs. Read about how that love of exuberant flowers has carried over into adulthood with her love of amaryllis and orchids.
This year Valentine’s Day is Sunday February 14th, so dare we ask: Are you ready? Don’t worry, Behnke’s has you covered! Order online…….
I went shopping today for something to take a hostess for Thanksgiving dinner, and the choice wasn’t easy at all. Christmas Cactus come in a lot of great colors, and they’re just unusual enough, I think. Orchids are increasingly popular…
I think I can speak for everyone at Behnkes – we loved hosting the National Capital Orchid Society’s big show last weekend, and many of us took the opportunity to attend the talks. Because I know nothing about orchids, I…
Orchid-growers are flocking to the repotting workshops that horticulturist Carol Allen is giving at both our locations, so here’s a closer look at Carol. Her knowledge of plants goes waaay beyond just orchids. Looks like we could pick her brains…
Ah, winter, when a garden center’s fancy turns to houseplants. When it’s cold outside, we always appreciate our houseplants, sitting on the windowsill, awaiting our return. Like a cat, only without the fur balls. Even more appealing than green foliage…
Ever wonder what the Horticulturists at Behnke’s are reading? We asked Miri Talabac (Behnkes woody plant manager and buyer) what were a few of her favorite books and she sent me over a dozen titles. So, over the next few…
We’re lucky to have a real-deal expert to help customers with one of the more intimidating plants to grow – the fragile orchid (or is it really?) “I started on my orchid journey when I was barely a teenager and…