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Goodbye Winter, It's Spring!
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The cold weather has lasted for so long that we've run out of things to say about it. You know that when 40 degrees feels warm, that we've had enough of winter.
The ten day forecast is lookin' better than it has with no snow in the forecast, and warmer days ahead. The greenhouses still offer you refuge from the cold, with thousands of foliage and blooming plants.
Our staff is tired of talking to each other,(not really) and are eager to talk to you about your plans for spring. It's time to put some color back in your life: white and brown is calling out for Green, and Yellow and Orange and Red. It's time for the snow to melt. The only white we want to see this weekend is your teeth as you smile with the realization that Spring is Finally Coming.
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25% OFF Our Entire Stock Fruit Trees & Berry Bushes
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Sale good from March 3 to March 9, 2014
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 Intrepid Traveler and Woody Plant Buyer Miri Talabac has returned from a month in New Zealand. She is so excited to be back in the warm, sunny mid-Atlantic, that she has placed our entire selection of Fruit Trees and Berry Bushes on sale! Yes, we had a wee bit of snow, but come out anyway and choose from our orchard to create your orchard.
We have the following: Apple, Cherry, Pear, Plum, Persimmon, Fig, Peach, Apricot, Nectarine, Pomegranate, Almond, and Pecan Trees along with Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries and Grapes!
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Gardening Basics: Simply Put, What to expect in March ~ Larry Hurley
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 March: the month of the onset of Daylight Savings Time and the vernal equinox. "In like a lion, out like a lamb," etc. As your gardening interest starts to revive like sap in a sugar maple, what is there to look forward to at Behnke's in March? March is sort of a funny month, very weather dependent. Right now, there is snow on the ground and its COLD. In two weeks, it could easily be 70 degrees. With that in mind, we horticulturists are now "ramping up." Staff that we haven't seen since Christmas is coming back to work, and the trucks are rolling in.  |
 Don't let the idea of planting intimidate you--all the bulb needs from you is to be placed in the ground at the right time of year, some water to quench its thirst and a little time to grow. Still have no clue where to start? Stop by either of our garden centers and we will be happy to answer any of your questions.
Our beautiful quality bulbs have been arriving each week from Holland.
Spring planting bulbs are bulbs that should be planted in the mid-to-late spring and bloom in the summer. The number of spring bulbs is quite extensive, but the most popular varieties include: gladiolus, tuberous begonias, dahlias, lilies, freesias, anemonse, tigridia, iris, callas, cannas, caladiums, and ranunculus...to name a few. |
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Spring-Blooming Camellias: A Garden Classic
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 Singles, doubles and semi-doubles, Camellias grace the spring garden with substantial beauty. When you plant early, mid and late spring bloomers alongside azaleas, daffodils and tulips, they create quite a show. |
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Witchhazel (Hamamelis): Amazing Winter Blooms
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The poets who write about bleak winters obviously never had Witchhazel in their yards. These large shrubs/small trees average 10 ft. tall and wide and grow in beautiful vase shapes. They are adorned with frilly yellow, red or coppery-orange, fragrant flowers in late Winter/early Spring.
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"Lawn and Garden: Get It Done Now" Tips At 1pm with Orion Taylor.
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Saturday March 9th
"Lawn and Garden: Get it Done Now"
1pm; with Orion Taylor.
Get ahead of the curve by feeding and seeding your Lawn soon. We can offer individualized programs to meet any condition. Also discussing how to assess winter-damaged plants, and solutions to renew your landscape.
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 Food will be available for purchase from Soul of the South BBQ
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Walpole Outdoors At Behnke's
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 Behnke Nurseries welcomes Walpole Outdoors, located at our Potomac store. Come see the new Walpole Outdoors display. It features classic handcrafted fence, pergolas with retractable canopies, arbors, mail and lantern posts, trellis, lattice panels and more. In your choice of low maintenance cellular PVC or natural wood. Take advantage of Walpole Outdoors Special Early Spring Savings!
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The Gesneriad Society NCAC Show & Sale "Gesneriads Go To the Movies" Cancelled
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Due to circumstances beyond anyone's control, the Gesneriad Society NCAC Show & Sale originally scheduled for this weekend has been cancelled by the Society. More information to follow if/when they reschedule. The Society and Behnke's sincerely regret any inconvenience.
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Behnke's Garden Club Members Special Coupon
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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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Scales & Tails Returns to Behnke's Spring Open House at the Beltsville Location
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March 22, 2014 11am to 2pm
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We are so excitied to welcome Scales & Tails back to Behnke's Spring Open House. Many people consider it a tremendous thrill to catch a glimpse of a mysterious owl  as it flies across a dark country road at night, or to see a majestic hawk soaring high in the sky on a bright clear day. Fewer people have seen these creatures from merely a few feet away. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources provides this opportunity to Marylanders every day. Scales & Tales, an environmental education program of the Maryland Park Service, affords people the opportunity to see live wildlife, mostly native to Maryland, up close and personal.
Behnke's Spring Open House will be on March 22 and 23 at both our Beltsville & Potomac locations!
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Behnke's Quick Buttons
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Just click on the blue button for a direct link
 March's Gardening To-Do List
 All Fruit Trees & Berry Bushes 25% OFF
Hellebores, 25% OFF
  Taking appointments for Spring planting and yard clean up.
 SAVE THE DATE: March 15 & 16: Brookside Garden's Orchid Show & Sale
March 22 & 23: Behnke's Spring Open House
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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
Beltsville & Potomac
Sunday ~ Friday ~ 9 to 6
Saturday ~ 8 to 6 Open Early
Note: The Behnke Florist is closed on Sunday
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