What is it about watching birds that is so fascinating to us? Stephanie has found that the older she gets, the more she enjoys it. Read her observations, both of the bird families around her house and of her own family, enjoying bird watching together.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.