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Join us in Welcoming Back To Beltsville....
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 During the past month we have had the difficult task of saying good-bye to our Potomac Garden Center location and moving most of the inventory back to Beltsville. We are pleased to announce that 5 of the wonderful Potomac staff will also be coming back home to Beltsville. Bill Mann, Constance Cleaveland, Orion Taylor, Terri Poindexter and Christopher Lewis will all be working in Beltsville. Terri and Constance have already started and the others will follow shortly. Right now they are working hard in Potomac to get that property cleaned and packed up! 16 years worth of stuff needed to be sorted. I hope that if you used to shop at our Potomac Garden Center you can find time to make the short drive (not during rush hour) to Beltsville to say hello and discover everything that our Beltsville Garden Center has to offer! Plus, see some of the familiar faces your knew in Potomac. Yes, we will all miss Potomac, but we are very excited to welcome home these folks! All but Christopher have worked at our Beltsville location before so I know that our Beltsville family will be excited to see them back! I also would like to say one more time, thank you Potomac for 16 wonderful years! While no one really likes change, it can be a good thing if you keep a positive attitude. I am very excited about all the great things that will be happening in Beltsville as we focus on doing what we do best... being the best darn Garden Center around! |
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Emmanuel United Methodist Church's
Community Garden At Behnke Nurseries
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 A few years ago, Behnke's president, Alfred Millard, and the Emmanuel United Methodist Church came up with the idea of a community garden to help with their Food Bank. They do a monthly food distribution at EUMC church in Beltsville. They add the fresh produce to the canned, dried and frozen goods that they hand out. This year, Eddy Ruano, after a long cold wet Spring, did the planting for the church and has been taking care of it.. Now that the crops are starting to produce, the church volunteers will be out to harvest the radishes and zucchinis this week. Eddy told me that they also have a fine crop of mixed varieties of tomatoes and peppers along with onions.
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Beautiful Summer-Loving Hanging Baskets Sale
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 Marian Parsley, our annual buyer, got a great deal on some beautiful Summer hanging baskets! With many different colors and varieties to choose from and at the great price of 14.99 this is a perfect time to come out and choose one for yourself or a friend. Here is a list of what she got in. Calibrachoa (Million Bells), Scaevola (Fanflower Blue), Portulaca Assorted, Lantana Assorted, Angelonia (Summer Snapdragon), Sunpatiens Assorted colors, Flowering Vinca Assorted colors. |
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Behnke Garden Club Special: Rudbeckia hirta "Black Eyed Susan" 25% OFF
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This is our Maryland State Flower! Rudbeckia hirta is a native biennial (yes; let it seed through the garden) that is super for naturalizing and filling in sunny perennial gardens.
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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~ Miri Talabac, Behnke's Woody Plant Buyer
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We found figs! Although we do plan on restocking again for fall, we managed to find some figs (Brown Turkey and Mission) for everyone who has been asking lately. Though young right now, there's a possibility they'll bear a few fruits later this year; as they mature they'll give you bountiful crops of fruit for your snacking and cooking delights. Give figs full sun, well-drained soil, and shelter from extreme cold and they'll reward you with fruit for years.
 Lots of shrubs and trees have made the migration over from our Potomac store, so we have more to choose from than usual in the height of summer. Yes, planting can still be done even now - just keep an eye on watering needs, especially during vacations - and we have many tough plants that are well-suited to challenging, drier conditions. Yucca, Chokeberry, Chinese Holly, Juniper, Hackberry, Arizona Cypress and more will handle our trying summers with ease.
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Crape Myrtle Sale! 25% OFF!
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 Summer color in white or shades of red, pink or lavender that cannot be denied. Trees and bushes laden with frilly flowers in July and August make the Crape Myrtle a staple in every beautiful garden. So easy to grow, these gems perform best in an open sunny area with well drained soil. As they are available in a number of different sizes (2' to 30' at maturity). choose the variety that fits your space best. |
 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.
Planting for Fall Crops w/ Carol Allen
Find out what you should be doing in the garden this month.
Session 1: August 2, 10am
Session 2: August 2, 1pm
Session 3: August 3, 10am
Session 4: August 3, 1pm
(all sessions are FREE & cover same content)
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
August 9 & 10
September 13 & 14
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.
Call for details at 301-937-1100.
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
 Crape Myrtles 25% Off
Summer Clearance Specials ~ 25% to 50% OFF
selected items throughout the garden center
Open Garden Day Chez Moi
by Susan Harris, Behnke's Garden Blogger
 Taking appointments for Summer planting and yard clean up.
 SAVE THE DATE:
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 Sunday - Thursday ~ 9 to 6 Friday ~ 9 to 8 Open Late
Saturday ~ 8 to 6 Open Early Behnke Nurseries Contacts:
Beltsville: 301-937-1100
Email: behnkes@behnkes.net
Web Site: www.behnkes.com
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