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My little grandson, Aaron, really enjoyed his "snow day" with his mom the other day! The first snowman that he actually helped with from start to finish was an exercise in imagination. For the last few years I have been the, 'Oh No, it's going to snow' person, never looking at the positive side. Just seeing the danger on the roads, sidewalks and of course, the problems with snow accumulating on the tops of our greenhouses. But when my daughter sent me this photo of Aaron and told me his 3-armed snowman was sporting a tail and his name is "FRIEND," I have to say I really wished I was there with them.
I hope that you to will be able to stop, slow down and smell the snowflakes; that is, just enjoy our Winter season. Put on our winter clothing, go outside, and just breathe. Walk around with kids and grandchildren, spouses, friends or just in solitude, and explore for signs of nature. Are those fox tracks or a deer? Just have fun! I know I am going to. Tomorrow with yet even more snow in the forecast, I am going to go outside with my camera and see if I can experience the wonder that I know my grandson will see when he wakes up and looks out the window.
~ Stephanie Fleming, Monday, January 26, 2015
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Behnke Garden Club Special: Seeds and Jiffy Seed Starting Supplies!~ SAVE 20%
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Our seeds are here and Behnke Garden Club members can start out the season with special pricing. Choose from all our favorite seed companies. Back again are Botanical Interest and Lake Valley. NEW to our shelves is Hart Seed. All of these companies have special selections we think you will like and none of them sell genetically engineered seed.
Jiffy Seed Starting Supplies: Jiffy has been the 'gardener's little helper' for decades. With planting trays, hoods, peat pots and more, Jiffy has been there to make seed starting fun and easy.
Must be a Behnke Garden Club member to get this special price. To join, just Sign Up Here! It's FREE. Or, sign up the next time you are at Behnke's. |
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All Houseplants on Sale (entire month of January)
LAST FEW DAYS!
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excludes Ducky Hong Bonsai plants
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 The Larger the Pot, the Larger the Discount: our entire Houseplant Department!!
2in, 3in, and 4in potted plants - 20% OFF! (these include terrarium sized plants and many of our cactus and succulent plants)
5in, 6in, and 8in potted plants - 30% OFF! (these include our beautiful orchids, citrus plants and streptocarpus)
10in, 12in, and 14in potted plants - 40% OFF! (over 150 large plants in stock)
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Valentine's Week Is Coming Soon!!
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 Every year it seems Valentine's Day sneaks up on us, and before we know it, we are scrambling for something to show our love and appreciation to those we hold dear.
This year don't worry. Behnke's has you covered! Starting February 1, from the comfort of your home or office, order flowers online at www.Shop.Behnkes.com
for pick up in store or for local delivery. Or stop in the store starting the week before Valentine's Day and choose from... Roses, boxed or arranged; Assorted Floral Bouquets; and Beautiful Flowering Plants (potted) such as Orchids, Mini-Roses, African Violets, Anthuriums, and Indoor Azaleas.
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Saturday Bonsai Workshops with Ducky Hong
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 It's time to Sign Up for Winter Bonsai Classes with Master Ducky Hong. Class 101 (Beginner Basics; 2 classes) ~ $120.00 2/7/15 & 2/14/15 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Class 201 (Advanced Beginners; 2 classes) ~ $120.00 2/21/15 & 2/28/15 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Class 301 (Advanced) ~ $300.00 March, April & May 2015 10:30 am - 12:30 pm (12 classes) This class is perfect for students looking to improve their favorite specimen Bonsai and learn from a Master Artist, Ducky Hong. Weekday classes If five or more people would like to take the Beginner Basics class on a week day, Master Hong will arrange times with you. Please call for your available time. Class to run for two weeks; 2 ½ hours per class. ~ $120.00
Beginner (Hands-on class; one session) ~ $65.00
With a focus on care and maintenance, learn all the basics of bonsai design. Select a tree, learn how to prune, transplant, landscape with rocks, and discover what the art of bonsai is all about as you create your very own bonsai to take home. This is a fully inclusive class. (Materials provided). Class is offered four times this season.
Saturday March 7, 2015 ~ 2 pm - 4 pm
Saturday April 4, 2015 ~ 2 pm - 4 pm
Saturday May 2, 2015 ~ 2 pm - 4 pm
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January Events, Works Shops, Talks and More!
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 FREE Tool Sharpening
Starting January 15 thru February 22
Thursdays 3pm to 4:30pm
Saturdays & Sundays 1pm to 4pm
Bring in up to 3 tools during the specified hours and have them sharpened ~ FREE
* Sorry we cannot sharpen lawn mower or saw blades
NEW CLASS!!
 Your Edible Garden: Plotting, Planning & Picking Seed w/ Carol AllenSaturday, January 31 at 11am and Sunday, February 1st at 1pm
This is the time to be planning for your edible garden. Discover how to make plans for your edible garden that will get the most use out of your space & how to choose the right seeds.
37th National Capital Orchid Society Orchid Auction!
Sunday, February 8, 2015
 The National Capital Orchid Society will hold its annual Orchid Auction on Sunday, February 8, 2015 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Behnke Nurseries in Beltsville.Free admission - open to the public, so grab a friend interested in Orchids and join us in the fun. Preview from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. This live auction will offer over 300 blooming or near-blooming size orchids, from well-known growers coast to coast, Hawaii and private collections. There will be lots of very rare and unusual orchids. This is one of the largest Orchid Auctions in the country.
Checks / Visa / Mastercard / Discover welcome.
Plants are provided from the stocks of leading vendors. Other offered plants in the auction will be donated by NCOS members. All auction proceeds benefit the NCOS.
PLUS!!
 Orchid Diagnostic & Repotting Clinic - w/ Carol Allen
February 7 & 8 - 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Questions about orchids? Visit with The Orchid Lady, Carol Allen. If you have questions about a specific orchid, bring it in, and let her take a look. If you need your orchid repotted, for a fee, she will take care of that, also, and show you how. (Protect your plants from the cold when transporting them in winter. A paper bag gives better insulation than plastic.)
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4th Annual Philadelphia Flower Show Bus Trip
with Kathy Jentz
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Organized by the Washington Gardener Magazine and Kathy Jentz, our 4th annual bus trip to Philadelphia will leave from Behnke Nurseries on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 10am. The deadline to sign up is March 1. Stop in at Behnke's or go online to WashingtonGardener.com for
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Behnke's Winter HoursGarden Center at Beltsville
9 to 5 Every Day
Beltsville: 301-937-1100
Email: behnkes@behnkes.net Web Site: www.behnkes.com
Located at 11300 Baltimore Ave. Beltsville, Maryland 20705 |
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