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Fall Fun Area Makes Memories
~ Stephanie Fleming
Merry Go Round
1964 That's me! The blond on the right, my cousin
Jeanne on the left and my brother behind our neighbor
 When I was growing up here on the nursery one of the very best places to be was at our playground. We had the most awesome sliding board. It was so very tall and I remember taking waxed paper to make it slipperier.  And the old seesaws... oh the splinters I got.. Ouch!  But best of all was the merry-go-round. Over the years for all sorts of reasons we
Playground
1959 Kindergarten field trip to Behnke's 
had to take the play ground away.  I bet many of you also fondly recall our playground.

A few years ago, our garden center manager, Sissy McKenzie, came to us with a idea! A FREE area for kids to be kids--to play games and have fun . As a result, you will be seeing a lot of activities geared to our young gardeners throughout the year. From "Easter Egg Hunts" to this Fall's FREE Fun Area: and I heard we will be having a "Pumpkin Hunt."  
Yes there are rules. Simple common sense rules, starting with "don't leave your darlings alone in the area." Bring your kids, your parents and your camera and create some more Behnke Memories (that's not a rule, just a suggestion.) Post them on our Facebook page or Instagram at #behnkes. I can't wait for my grandson Aaron to come out and check out this year's new addition, The Straw Pirate's Ship.. fantastic! On weekends we will have face-painting from Noon to 3 pm. 
Fall Play Area
Chili Cook Off 2014

BIG Raffle to benefit The Beltsville Rotary Club. 


Schedule: 

Raffle Tickets go on sale at 10am
Winners announced at 3:30 pm (after chili judging)
Prizes include two Washington Redskins tickets (with parking), donated by iheartmedia.

Magician Captain All-Star 11-11:45 am Captain All-Star

Captain All-Star and His  Wonderful, Magical Powers!

Captain All-Star is renown as the DC area's funniest,  most amusing and not to mention... clumsiest magician!  His performances are energetic and fun and guaranteed to generate tons  of laughter!   The Captain All-Star show is best suited for kids from ages 2 -  7.  The show is highly interactive and solicits the participation of its audience! Everyone's sure to have a blast!

 

Face Painting Noon - 3 pm

Red Apple Salsa McCutcheon McCutcheon's Salsa Tasting 11 - 2:30 pm
try samples of McCutcheon's
Red Apple Salsa (hot), Black Bean & Corn Salsa (Mild), Cherry Salsa (Mild), Garden Style Salsa (Medium), Screamin' Hornet XXHOT Salsa, &
Vidalia Onion Peach Salsa

Chili




Chili Tasting begins at Noon 
Proceeds from the sale of chili tasting kits benefit The Beltsville Rotary Club
Official Chili Judging 2 pm


Old Line Beer Tasting Craft Beer Tasting 
Proceeds from the sale of beer tasting benefit
The Beltsville Rotary Club

Sponsored by Old Line, Fine Wine, Spirits & Bistro

Corn Bread & Tums to benefit the Women's Community Club Of Beltsville

Fresh Apples & Cider for Sale

Fall & Halloween Decor 2 Day Sale!
This Weekend, Saturday & Sunday October 4 & 5th  25% OFF
All Fall & Halloween Decor

fall decorating

Choose from a wonderful selection of Fall & Halloween wreaths, garland, scarecrows, artificial pumpkins and picks! Fall is for planting but it also is for decorating. Also included in this sale are all Christmas Bows and Ribbons in our Christmas Shop
This sale excludes our Seasonal Fairy Garden Accessories, fresh pumpkins, fresh gourds, corn shocks, hay bales and Indian corn.
Crazy & Colorful Crotons!
25% Off thru October 5th

Crotons

Bring FALL Color indoors with these beautiful plants. No two plants are exactly alike as they brighten a room. Crotons like a bright light (southern or western exposure is good) to keep them bright and colorful!
Behnke Garden Club
Weekly Specials:
8" Garden Mums  4 for $19
Heuchera & Heucherella 25% OFF!
Mums

Heuchera Heucherella

Must be a Behnke Garden Club member to get this special price. To join, just  Sign Up Here! It's FREE

Children & Fall Bulbs = Giggles & Smiles
Extra Large 'Loose' Bulbs 25% Off  ~through October 5th
IBC Child planting bulbs There just is something about taking the kids outside and watching their faces as they 'help' plant your Fall bulbs.

Right now is the time to go and pick out what bulbs you want for Spring flowers. Take the kids along and let them pick out a few while your shopping. Then comes the fun, boots, gloves, little trowels, and their imagination!  Remember, bulbs pretty much can survive anywhere with a little thought and care. Maybe your little one might want to plant them in pots or do like this little girl and make a big heart. How about their name? This is the time for fun! Don't forget to have your camera with you while they are planting. You can create a photo album on your phone or computer so next Spring when the bulbs start appearing you can show and remind your child what they planted last Fall.

This is one of many ideas you can do to get your children/grandchildren to develop a love of gardening that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fall Bulbs
blubs New to planting bulbs? Need helpful guidance and tips to ensure beautiful blooms? Select the Fall Planting Bulbs link below to see a list of frequently asked questions and answers from our good friends at the Netherlands Bulb Company.

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Fall Bonsai Classes w/ Ducky Hong
 Bonsai
Beginning AND Advanced classes  starting Saturday, October 4 Ducky Hong
Ducky will explain the fundamentals of Bonsai growing and upkeep.

Learn the basic techniques of bonsai in Beginner's Bonsai 101, including plant selection and care, shaping and pruning. You will learn these techniques on your own plant, which you will select from Ducky's extensive inventory, and have your own starter bonsai to take home at the completion of the class.
See link for registration and fees.  Classes are taught in either the English or Korean languages.


NCAC Gesneriad Society Meeting: Special Show this Weekend; Some Cool Plants on Display

Gesneriad Show and Sale 2014

What is a Gesneriad?   
Gesneriads are a very diverse family of plants, at the top of the evolutionary tree for dicots, much like orchids are at the top of the tree for monocots.  Familiar plants in the family are African Violets (Saintpaulia), Goldfish Plants (Columnea and Nematanthus), Gloxinia (Sinningia) and Cape Primrose (Streptocarpus).  Come view the variety found in this interesting family, learn more about the plants, and take home a new addiction.

Jessica's Garden 'Oodles of Zoodles'
by Jessica Crawford, Behnke's Garden Blogger

Show and Sale Jessica Crawford

What a beautiful week! It's been sunny and warm during the day and crisp and cool at night. We've had all the windows open for a couple weeks now just airing out the house and soaking in all the fresh night air.

This weather has been a perfect start for the Fall seedlings. The transplants that were added to the garden over the past couple weeks are looking great. They seem to be enjoying the bright sun during the day and the relief of the coolness at night. The little beet seedlings have made their appearance too. I planted a mix of heirloom beets about ten days ago and they have already germinated nicely. Grayson crouches down low to the ground and lovingly calls them beet babies-- and makes sure to add that he himself is not a baby.
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