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 Another 4th of July and the discussion already has started..Where to go to see the BEST firework display? Growing up in Beltsville, I seem to recall going to Greenbelt Lake and watching them a few times and that was fun.. Mostly I recall the times my Uncle Roland was around and we would have our home show. That was always pretty intense. When we got married and had kids, we started going to the different carnivals around the area and found that the Damascus Fire Dept. had by far the best fireworks display. Time went on and the kids got older and we started having crabs on the 4th of July with my mother and my step-father. We would enjoy sparklers and watch different neighbors light off their fireworks in the distance.
Then came the year we drove to Daytona to see the Firecracker 400 NASCAR race! After the race was over we drove back to the beach, and what a surprise we had. All the private firework shows on the beach.. Oh my, each condo along the Daytona Beach would try to outdo the other.. Bigger and better they would get.. You could also watch all the boats in the ocean going down to the boardwalk for the public show, which we could see from our deck. Life was good. But then it got even better! After a few more years of very HOT NASCAR races held during the day. Daytona International Speedway decided to go under the lights. We were there for the first night time race of the then called "Pepsi 400 Race". That race ended with the much anticipated firework show... Okay, hands down the BEST FIREWORKS SHOW EVER! At least for me. The show seemed to go on forever! All happening in front of us. Then the slow push to get back to the beach to watch the firework madness on the beach. Times change, kids grow up, and we now watch the race on TV, and once again see the occasional firework set off in the distance. But I will always remember the thrill in my children's eyes as they watched the fireworks each year.
Happy 4th of July from the Behnke family to yours. We hope each of you enjoy a safe 4th of July and have fun watching all those fireworks!
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The Response to our Potomac Moving Sale
has been Terrific!
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 What an emotional roller coaster these last few weeks has been at our Potomac location. As many of you already know, this coming Sunday, July 6th will be the last day that Behnke's in Potomac will be open for sales to the public, because we are consolidating operations and moving home to our garden center at Beltsville. Everyone has been so wonderful and supportive during this time and we thank you so much! I know the outpouring of best wishes from you to Behnke's and to our wonderful Potomac employees has meant so much. Behnke's at Potomac will be closed for the Fourth of July holiday, although Beltsville will be open from 9 to 5 (see Beltsville sales flyer). Potomac will re-open 9 to 5 Saturday and Sunday, for your last chance to find your treasure at 40% off at our Potomac MOVING SALE. What remains includes a good selection of pottery and accents for the home, and a smattering of plants. Stop in and say "goodbye," buy a pot or two, and pick up a coupon for use at your next visit to Beltsville. |
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Behnke Garden Club Special: Our Entire Aquatics Department--Plants & Hardgoods--on Sale 25% OFF
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Now that summer is truly here, it's time to get your feet wet and add a beautiful water feature to your landscape or continue to dabble in an existing one. Stop by and peruse our hardy and tropical lilies, marginals and floaters, PLUS all of the pumps, aquatic fertilizers and other accessories you might need.
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Must be a Behnke Garden Club member to get this special price. To join, just Sign Up Here! It's FREE |
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All Tropicals and Houseplants 25% OFF
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Beautiful tropical plants, just in time for your 4th of July Picnic! Enjoy all Summer long! Hibiscus, Mandevilla and more!
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All of our houseplants are on SALE this week! Choose from cacti, ferns, palms, African Violets and more!
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Daylily Sale: SAVE 25% on All Daylilies
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Save the Date July 6th and stop by Beltsville for the National Capital Daylily Club Daylily Show & Sale. Make sure you bring your camera and share your photos at #behnkes
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 You see them everywhere! Lovely drifts of color brightening a summer day, Daylilies ARE an old standard. Gardeners recognized how resilient and versatile they were right from the beginning. Requiring very little upkeep, they grow best in the sun, or in light shade blooming reliably year after year. The bold flowers in red, pink, yellow, orange, gold, or purple may seem simple but in reality can vary from long, thin, trumpet forms to frilly-edged semi-doubles. A must for every garden, daylilies will not let you down, unless you have a deer problem.Pick up some of the old standards at this sale, but be sure to visit the National Capital Daylily Club display on Sunday, and browse their offerings. They will have many unique and modern cultivars for sale, it's a once-a-year opportunity. Behnke's sale does not apply to the Daylily Club plant sale.
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Summersweet (Clethra alnifolia)
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 Also known as Sweet Pepperbush, Clethra is a native flowering shrub that is just coming into bloom now for the summer. Strongly sweet-smelling spikes of white or light pink blooms appear in mid- to late summer and attract a whole host of pollinators, including butterflies. Tolerance of sun, shade, wet or average soil puts Summersweet high on our list of favorite native shrubs. Leaves turn yellow in autumn and (don't be alarmed) resprout late in the spring. Dwarf varieties grow to about 3' tall or less; the regular forms reach from 5' to 8' tall. Happy plants can sucker a bit, spreading from the roots, but are easy to contain. |
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Behnke Happenings at Beltsville
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Saturday, July 5 & Sunday, July 6 
Your Edible Garden with Carol Allen
10am & 1pm each day
Thinking fondly of fresh green beans or Zuccinni? It's not to late to plant late summer crops. Carol will talk about watering, mulching, foiling those pesky pests, and summer/succession crops this weekend Mark your calendars for the first weekend of each month to join Carol and learn about Your Edible Garden. These talks have been so well received. Carol has timely tips to help you make your edible garden grow. All questions are welcomed and after the class you will take part in a FREE activity.
National Capital Daylily Club Show & Sale 
Sunday, July 6th
7:30 am Open for Exhibitors 10:00 to 4 pm OPEN TO THE PUBLIC See the best in Daylilies! The show includes educational exhibits, judged flower arrangements, and a judged display of registered cultivars on and off scape as well as some brand new daylily seedlings which are not yet on the market.
Orchid Re-Potting Clinic with Carol Allen
Carol's advice is always FREE. Just bring in the plants you are concerned about.She will tell you  how to resolve problems, and, for a minimal fee, she will expertly re-pot them, showing you how.
(9:30 am - 4:30 pm)
 Look For Carol at Behnke's in Beltsville
July 12 & 13
August 9 & 10
September 13 & 147
October 12 & 13 during the National Capital Orchid Society Fall Show & Sale
November 8 & 9
December 6& 7
 Saturday, July 26
Beltsville Lion's Club Community Yard Sale
8 to 2pm
Local folks will sell and barter their wares in the parking lot at Behnke's in Beltsville while the Beltsville Lion's Club sells hot dogs and more.
Space may be rented for $15 prior to July 19. All rental fees go to benefit the Beltsville Lion's Club. No Rain Date. Space is limited.
click here for your application to be part of this year's Yard Sale
Friday, Sept. 19 
Behnke's 3rd Annual Gardeners' Night Out
5 to 8 pm
An evening just for gardeners! Enjoy demonstrations and gather information while enjoying fine music by Susan Jones of Violin Dreams and great food. Old Line, Fine Wine & Bistro will also be back hosting a FREE wine tasting.While here get a sneak peak at our 2014 Christmas Shop.
Weekends in October visit our children's Fall Fun Area
with activities for children 10 and under.
 Saturday, October 4th
7th Annual Chili Cook Off & Harvest Festival
9:30 to 4:30 pm
Chili Tasting begins at noon with all proceeds going to Beltsville Rotary Club
 October 11 to the 13, 2014
The 67th National Capital Orchid Society Fall Show
Last year due to the Federal Government's Shut Down the NCOS came to Behnke's to hold their Fall Show. It was such a success they wish to come back this year! If you love orchids this is an event you do not want to miss.
Saturday, November 8
Behnke's Fall Craft Show
This will be our 7th year for the Craft Show. Each year we get many new crafters along with some of our past favorites. There will be food and fun for the kids! It is also when we kick off our yearly Toys for Tots campaign.
If you are a crafter, artisan, or vendor of unique items and would like to participate, email Stephanie at sfleming@behnkes.net
Saturday, November 22
Behnke's Christmas Open House
Stop in and see our beautiful poinsettias while getting a head start on your holiday decorating. Bring the children for photo ops with Santa and enjoy some FREE hot cocoa and cookies. There will be FREE activities for the children!
Saturday, November 29
Small Business Saturday
2015 Event Calender is being worked on now! We are planning lots of great talks and demonstrations throughout the 2015 year with even more activities for children. After another great Garden Party this year we have already picked the date for next year. Mark your calendars for June 6, 2015!
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Behnke's Quick Buttons
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Just click on the blue button for a direct link
 July's Gardening To-Do List
 All Tropicals & Houseplants 25% Off
Daylilies 25% Off
Patriot Hosta 50% Off
Summersweet 25% Off
Ornamental Grasses & Sedges
In Our Perennial Department 25% Off
Garden Club Members Special : Our Entire Aquatics Department
Plants & Hardgoods 25% Off
Entire Potomac Location 40% Off Remaining inventory at Potomac is very limited; sale excludes propane, delivery and planting services
Evelyn Hadden, author of Hellstrips Tips
by Susan Harris, Behnke's Garden Blogger
 Taking appointments for Summer planting and yard clean up.
 SAVE THE DATE:
July 6: National Capital Daylily Club Show & Sale at Behnke's in Beltsville
July 26: Beltsville Lion's Club Community Yard Sale at Behnke's in Beltsville, 8am - 2pm
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Behnke's Summer Hours
Beltsville Monday - Thursday ~ 9 to 6 Friday ~ 9 to 8
Saturday ~ 8 to 6 Open Early
Sunday~ 9 to 6
Beltsville Store Open July 4 from 9 to 5
Potomac
9 to 5 till July 6th
POTOMAC STORE ONLY: CLOSED 4th Of July
Behnke Nurseries Contacts:
Beltsville: 301-937-1100
Potomac: 301-983-9200
Email: behnkes@behnkes.net
Web Site: www.behnkes.com |
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