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Exciting News At Behnke's
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All of us at Behnke Nurseries are very excited to host the National Capital Orchid Society's 66th Annual Orchid Show at our Beltsville Garden Center. While we are all hoping that the furloughs come to a quick end, we were happy to be able to say "yes" to the NCOS when asked to serve as an alternate site to the National Arboretum. I hope everyone can find time this coming weekend to stop by and see this beautiful exhibition of blooming orchids. In addition to the display and talks, all of the orchid vendors will be at Behnke's as well. ~ Stephanie Fleming The Show is open to the public Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. For Details on the NCOS Show hours, lectures, vendors and so on, check out their web site. Note that seating for the lectures is limited.
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New Collection Of Orchids For Sale, In Potomac
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 A beautiful new shipment of orchids has just arrived in Potomac. We have romantic Dendrobiums, exotic Oncidium Intergenerics and everyone's favorite, Phalaenopsis. We have orchids for every mood and color scheme. Orchids make great house and office plants. The flowers are long-lasting and require little care. Come see our new collection. |
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Orchid Clinic and Repotting
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With Carol Allen, the Orchid Lady
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 Time: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
In Beltsville: Saturday, October 12
In Potomac: Sunday, October 13
Have an orchid question? Bring in your orchids and ask Carol! She will give you advice on care and her years of experience make problem solving a breeze. Plus, for a minimal fee, she will repot your orchids.
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Plant Fall Bulbs to BrightenYour Spring
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Behnke's has the largest selection of Holland Bulbs around!
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How many times have you heard the phrase, "so easy, ANYONE can do it"? Well,  add one more to the total, because planting Fall bulbs really is that easy. And seeing them come up in the Spring is pretty hard to beat. There are just a few basics to keep in mind before getting started; plus, we have a few favorite bulb suggestions for your consideration.
The chill of Winter finally begins to subside. After months of gray skies, sunlight slowly begins to warm the earth. Your heart warms too, because the bulbs you planted last Fall are just starting to emerge. At least, that's what ought to happen. And why shouldn't it? Bulbs are so easy to plant, and so worthwhile when they bloom. What are you waiting for? Get inspired by our favorites and get started by following a few simple steps Click on the blue button below for the 7 Steps To Fall Bulb Planting from ESPOMA  |
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The Other Spring-Flowering Bulbs
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The so-called minor bulbs are a major source of color and spring beauty. These early risers will awaken your garden and announce the arrival of a new growing season.Good things come in small packages, it's true, and when it comes to bulbs, good can be defined as reliable, affordable and beautiful. Bulbous plants are found all over the world, particularly in areas where the long, dry summers encouraged the evolution of this unique design. A bulb preserves the life of the plant during adverse growing conditions while maximizing a brief period of favorable weather to store energy in a bulbous compressed stem. For the sake of simplicity, here we speak of bulbs to include those plants which store energy in underground organs. So in addition to true bulbs we include corms and rhizomes. (We had to say that just to satisfy those picky Botanists. As a gardener, it doesn't make much difference.) Behnke's has the largest selection
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Mix & Match Fall Special ~ 8" Garden Mums,
Ornamental Kale and Cabbage
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 After last week's heat wave the cooler temperatures are back! Nothing says FALL like our magnificent mums and Kale and Cabbage.. Placed together or alone, they make Fall decorating a snap! Add them to your containers or set next to a bale of straw.
This week our Annuals Buyer, Marian, is taking $1.00 off all our 8" Garden Mums, Ornamental Kale and Cabbage. While you are picking out your Fall Garden Mum or Cabbage and Kale you won't be able to miss our large selection of beautiful Fall Pansies! 
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People's Choice Chili Winners Second Year In A Row!
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Beltsville Rotary 6th Annual Chili Cook Off Another Sucess!
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 Even though the weather was very hot last Saturday, the 6th annual Chili Cook-Off turned out to be one of the best ever! The Beltsville Rotary Club raised over $1,300.00 which is in turn used to support many different groups in Beltsville. One of these is The Prince George's County Police Department Explorer Post 600. For the second year in a row, these young people came out to cook chili and took home first place in the People's Choice category! We would like to give a special thank-you to Officer Hibbert (in the picture) and Officer Wilson who came out with these great kids to assist. We would also like to thank the Chili Cooks, many whom have attended all 6 of our cook offs. They love friendly competitions where the charity is always the winner! For more photos of this year's Beltsville Rotary Chili Cook-Off, check us out on Flickr |
Behnke Nurseries
Beltsville: 301-937-1100
Potomac: 301-983-9200
Florist: 301-983-4400
Email: behnkes@behnkes.net
Web Site: www.behnkes.com
Behnke's Fall HoursBeltsville Sunday - Friday ~ 9 to 6
Saturday ~ 8 to 6 Open Early
Potomac
Everyday 9-6
Note: The Behnke Florist is closed on Sunday
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Behnke Nurseries is now on Instagram! 
