There Is Something About A Tractor
 
My grandson Aaron loves tractors! As soon as he comes over to visit, after hello hugs, the first thing he asks his Granddad is: "Can we drive the BIG tractor?" At 3 years old, he has Granddad wrapped around his finger and when he looks all serious and says to me: "Oma, Granddad and I have a lot of work to do outside," I know that his love of tractors is alive and well.
I was showing Aaron some old photos this weekend and came across these two of my grandfather--Albert Behnke--with his youngest son, my Uncle Albert. I think once again a picture or two says it all. It totally cracks me up since it shows a side of my grandfather that few knew about. I can so imagine my husband and grandson doing this. Aaron has a pedal tractor parked in the garage next to the BIG tractor...I am thinking that the next time he visits, I am going to have to have my camera ready.
~ Stephanie Fleming, Behnke Nurseries
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On Our Minds:
GARDEN SOLUTIONS!
As much as we love to tout all the positive aspects of gardening (getting outdoors, exercise, growing food, etc.), we have to admit that gardening isn't always easy. Click here for a list of 10 Common Gardening Frustrations
(And How to Fix Them). | 
PERENNIAL GRASSES!
Often overlooked in landscapes, perennial grasses can add lasting background structure & texture. Click here to read about Hakonechloa (aka Japanese Forest Grass) and how it has been a staple of one Behnke employee's garden for 30 years. | 
LEAFGRO!
Made from composted yard waste from Montgomery & Prince George's counties, Leafgro is the perfect way to improve your soil. The ultimate in organic, renewable, sustainable & all those other buzzwords. Click here to visit their website. |
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Check Out What's On Sale  Herbs, fruit trees, AND MORE!
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Garden Club Special:
25% Off Daisies*
Must be a Behnke Garden Club member to get this special price. To join, Sign Up Here! Or, sign up next time you are at Behnke's.
Members enjoy special weekly sales and coupons. Plus, extra specials and news via snail mail. Membership is FREE!
*(In our Perennial Department. Classic Shasta Daisies, plus new forms with double flowers. Maybe even yellow. They used to be Chrysanthemum, now they are Leucanthemum. "Daisies" works for us!!)
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Jessica's Garden:
Making Time to Turn Soil
~ Jessica J. Crawford
Moving away from synthetic fertilizers towards organic ones, Jessica delves into the world of compost. Learn why and what she's doing with it.
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free talk: Easy Herbs: Preserving & Cooking
Saturday, May 30, 1:30pm
w/ Behnke Blogger Jessica Crawford |
free talk: Growing Herbs in Containers
Sunday, May 31, 12noon
w/ Carol Allen
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free talk: Growing a Kitchen Herb Garden
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Saturday, June 6, 9am to 3pm
A day of education & fun, including:
- "Grow Your Best Tomatoes Ever" a free talk
by radio show host, Mike McGrath
- free wine tasting
- 2 free talks by Carol Allen
- & MORE!
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Check out our Events Calender for a full list of talks and events.
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