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Eat Like A Bird? Not in my Yard!
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by Mike Bader, Behnke's Hardgoods & Houseplant Buyer
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This past Tuesday I took a chance that weather predictions of impending snow would come true and stayed home from work. I had a "to do" list for inside-the- house work, already prepared, for when we get a significant snow. I had not had the opportunity "to do" anything on the list, since we've had little or no snow the past several years. Today would be different, I thought.
I might mention here that the last of our kids have finally "flown the coop", pun intended, so my wife and I have the whole house to ourselves, albeit with our resident dog and cat. We both are suffering with a touch of "empty nest" syndrome, pun intended again, so I set up two birdfeeders, one in the front yard, within a few feet of our living room bay window, and one in the backyard, a bit farther away from the house, outside the kitchen windows. We both get a sense of enjoyment helping the birds out, listening to their chatter, and watching their silly antics. 
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Only the best for our back yard friends
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 This week's special 20lb. Wildbird Mix reg.$22.99 now $5.00 off!
25lb Black Oil Sunflower Seed reg.$27.99 now $5.00 off!
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 Starting plants from seed is one of the most rewarding types of gardening. To start from a tiny seed and grow vegetables, flowering annuals and perennials, herbs, and even cactus is amazing and fun!
Each seed has everything it needs to grow, you just supply the moisture, light, and soil to begin the process of seed germination. We carry a large selection of Seed- Starting Soils, Grow Lights, Heating Mats, AND all kinds of Jiffy brand seed-starting supplies.
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 Grow your garden with Lake Valley Seed and discover their wide variety of unique flower, vegetable, and herb seeds. Since 1985 they have been providing the highest quality seed available.
All of their flower, vegetable and herb seeds are carefully selected from growers around the world. Their seeds do not contain GMOs and are untreated. They value the importance of seed quality and ensure this with yearly germination testing.
They believe that a garden can be a place to grow the soul and harvest the truth. They say: "Let the experience bring you wisdom, joy and integrity, as it has for us." Happy Gardening and enjoy the fruits of your labor! ~ Lake Valley Seeds
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Your Edible Garden ~ A NEW FREE Monthly Series
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February: Seeds & Planning in Your Edible Garden
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 Starting in February, join Carol Allen as she digs into your edible garden the first weekend of each month. She will discuss what you should be doing to get the most from your garden and answer your questions, and then there will be a Free activity.
Seeds & Planning in Your Edible Garden
Beltsville Store
session 1:February 1, 2014 10am to 12noon
session 2:February 1, 2014 1pm to 3pm
session 3:February 2, 2014 10am to 12noon
session 4:February 2, 2014 1pm to 3pm
(all sessions are FREE and cover the same content)
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 Make your heart happy with a cheery blooming houseplant! We have at both stores...Orchids, African Violets, Primroses, Kalanchoes, Gerbera Daisies, Miniature Roses, Citrus, and much more (selection varies between the 2 stores). |
 
Surprise the love of your life with beautiful bouquet of flowers from our Florist in Potomac. Call today order the perfect Valentine arrangement. We will also have blooming flowering plants at both of our locations to also make an lasting impression on Valentine's Day. Beltsville also will have cut rose bouquets during Valentine's week.
Florist Shop - Potomac Location
9545 River Rd, Potomac Md
Phone: 301-983-4400
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Everything you need to create a special Terrarium or Succulent Garden
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You MUST be a member of our Behnke's Garden Club to receive these SPECIALS. You can sign up for FREE at the time of purchase or click on the blue button below and sign up.  |
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Behnke's Quick Buttons
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Just click on the blue button for a direct link
 February's Gardening To-Do List 
January's Flora Feature: Woodland Wonder  This week's special
20lb. Wildbird Mix reg.$22.99 now $5.00 off!
25lb Black Oil Sunflower Seed reg.$27.99 now $5.00 off!
 Taking appointments for
Spring planting and yard clean up.
 SAVE THE DATE:
Feb. 8: National Capital Orchid Society Auction
March 6: Philadelphia Flower Show Bus Trip
March 15 & 16: Brookside Gardens Orchid Show and Sale at Behnke's
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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
Winter Hours: Both Garden Centers
Monday - Sunday 9- 5
Note: The Behnke Florist is closed on Sunday
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