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How Many Steps Was That Again?
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 This past September, I was lucky enough to attend a conference in Asheville, NC to meet with many other independent garden center operators from across the country. This was a wonderful opportunity but to tell the truth, the main reason I went was the little side trip mentioned: a tour of The Biltmore Estate! This has been on my list of "TO DO" things for many years, so of course I said yes to the trip. As great as that tour was, however, our spur-of -the-moment side trip to Chimney Rock Park, NC took my breath away! I was assured by our company's president, Alfred Millard, that there is a elevator that would take us up to the flag. Sounds great, let's go!! Well, the elevator was closed and there were STEPS! Now I am not really the let's-go-take-a-hike type of girl, but there I was. Up we went. Some 400 plus steps and we were at the flag. But wait... Alfred pointed out still more steps up! Up, Up, Up we continued to climb. Breathtaking views made this climb so worth it. Larry Hurley, our perennial buyer, was so busy looking at the ground for native perennials, that he forgot to look out at the view. I guess we were all giddy for different reasons. If you're ever in the area, check it out.
Larry and I have posted a few photos of our trip on Flickr of the some wonderful plants and views we found while climbing all those steps!
Enjoy! ~ Stephanie Fleming  |
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Those Amazing Holland Bulbs! 25% OFF
(sale good through November 6)
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Sale Excludes Amaryllis and Paperwhites
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 It's time! It's time to get those bulbs planted. If you do not have them yet, stop by the nursery and choose among the many different bulbs we have from Holland. These choice bulbs are the perfect weekend "DIY" project for your family. Your kids or grandkids will enjoy the fun of digging in flower beds and getting dirty. Let them go wild and take photos while doing it. Then, next Spring, when those beautiful tulips,daffodils and other bulbs start appearing, head back out with the kids so they can see what they planted! Another project for you or the kids to do with Holland Bulbs from Behnke's is Layered Planting! Plant in Fall, Bloom in Spring. You can do this in your garden bed or in a container. If you decided on a big container, you pick your bulbs, add your potting soil part of the way up, place your bulbs on the soil, cover the bulbs with the remaining soil and THEN add some beautiful pansies or violas. Enjoy the happy faces of the pansies throughout the Fall and Winter! Then watch when the beautiful bulbs start popping up through your pansies.
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Entire Woody Plant Department Sale!
25% to 50% OFF
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 Who doesn't love the cool crisp Fall days of October and now November? Watching the leaves turn color each year always brings a smile to my face. How about yours?
I saw this saying somewhere once:
"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."
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Both our Beltsville and Potomac locations
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Kiln Dried Firewood In Stock
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 Kiln Dried Firewood has been
"seasoned" by drying in a kiln.
Advantages: Bug Free - Mold Free firewood. This firewood is cleaner and suitable for indoor storage - Has a low moisture content allowing the wood to ignite easily and produces the highest BTU's of any firewood - Ready to burn the day it is delivered.
Call our Potomac or Beltsville Garden Center for pricing and availability.
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November Florist Feature: Autumn Harvest
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Autumn Harvest: A 12" wicker cornucopia filled with mini pumpkins, faux apples, grains, bittersweet and fall leaves beautifully showcases the bounty of an autumn harvest and graces any fall gathering.
Available through the month of November. Featured at $34.99. Available for pick-up at the Behnke Florist, next to our Garden Center in Potomac. Or, request delivery in the Potomac area for an additional $12. Call 301-983-4400 to place an order.
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6th Annual Behnke Craft Show
Over 20 Crafters!
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Saturday, November 9, 2013 in Beltsville
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 | Something for everyone from the many different craft vendors.
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 | Join Silly Goose and Val at Behnke's Nov. 9 at 11am in Beltsville!
Magical Puppets! Audience Participation! Sing-A-Long Songs! Contagious Dances!
Energy-Filled Fun!
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 | Local Beltsville childrens' author Nancy Clifford, will read her wonderful new book
Except For A Mouse each hour. This is your chance to get a signed copy of this terrific book!
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 | Enjoy Cupcakes from Anita of 'Flour Girls.'
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Behnke's Quick Buttons
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Just click on the blue button for a direct link
 November's Gardening To-Do List
November's Flora Feature: Autumn Harvest  Holland Bulb Sale 25% Off
All Woody Plants 25% to 50% Off
Entire Perennial Department Sale
Pine Bulk Mulch 25% Off
And Much More
Fall Is For Feeding
by Susan Harris, Behnke's Garden Blogger
 Taking appointments for Fall planting and yard clean up
 SAVE THE DATE: Nov 9: Behnke's Craft ShowNov 30: Small Business SaturdayDec. 7: Behnke's Christmas Open House
Over 300 views of our "Running of the Bulbs" Video!
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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 Hours
Beltsville 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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