Indigo Bunting
Sometimes you don’t have to go far to see something special. Stephanie proved this true with a walk in a local park that led to the discovery of a vibrantly-hued bird.
Feeding Birds as Seasons Change
Fall is here and a young bird’s fancy turns to seed; at least that’s the way many of the birds that overwinter in our area survive until next spring’s insect buffet starts up. If you are a casual feeder of the birds, here are some things you can do now to prepare for the change of seasons.
Of Monarchs and Milkweed
If you plant them, they will come. Yup, that’s milkweed and monarch caterpillars. Both the caterpillars and a monarch butterfly laying eggs were spotted recently on milkweed growing at Behnke’s.
Attracting Wildlife with Water Features
Water features provide us refreshing sounds, visual interest and the opportunity to grow different plants, but for wildlife they provide much more. From a simple birdbath to a pond with a waterfall, learn what you can do for wildlife and your senses alike.
Re-Tweeting Birds In The Garden
The discovery of an active nest is one of those unexpected treasures you can’t possibly script. Even with summer underway, Emily continues to find nests in her garden. Click through to read her observations.
Feeding Hummingbirds
Larry, Behnke’s wandering horticulturist, shares some of his experience (and ill luck) in feeding hummingbirds, both here in Maryland and at his vacation house on the Caribbean island of Montserrat. Included is his recommendation for a leak-free feeder.
Deer Repellents
They may be cute, but deer are a common garden pest in this area. Using repellents are a good way to discourage Babmi from snacking on your plants. And now’s the time to start! Learn how.
Flying Squirrels
Did you know we have flying squirrels in our area? Learn a little about these cool creatures and how to attract them to your yard.
Marking the Change of Seasons
Larry Hurley, Behnke horticulturist, has been contemplating the change in seasons while looking out the window at birds and plants at home and at Behnke’s.
Living Bird Feeders
Feeding wild birds is a shared pastime for many of us and what could be easier and more convenient than having your garden do the feeding? Learn how and what to plant to attract birds year-round.
Deer Explosion
We’ve had a bumper crop of acorns this year, meaning there’s a good chance we’ll have a bumper crop of deer next year. Learn why and how to keep those deer from destroying your garden.
Environmental Gardening at Behnke’s
Those of you who have shopped here for many years may remember that we used to have our shade and flowering tree display area on the south side of our main driveway (that is, between Route 1 and the parking…