Rain Brings...Turtles?
Turtles
The last few rains have brought out some visitors to our yard. The other morning we woke up to this snapping turtle making his way up to our front door. We do have a stream that runs along the side of our property but it is pretty far away. Then tonight, after yet another gully washer rain storm (as we call them), there was a box turtle. 

My grandson Aaron was here to see the box turtle and was able to touch the shell. We showed him the photos of the snapping turtle and explained how he shouldn't touch any animal without his parents or us around. He had so much to say about it all and so many questions to ask Granddad.  

I am not sure why, after almost 30 years here, the turtles are showing up but it sure has made life interesting.  Were they thinking of snacking on my hosta? Both turtles were relocated; the snapping turtle was put in a big bucket and driven down the road to another stream and the box turtle was taken to the far end of our property. Last week we had a wild turkey walking by.  I wonder what we will find tomorrow morning in our front yard?

- Stephanie Fleming, Behnke Nurseries

 
Some of the Best of Summer...
Rose of Sharon

These shrubby, hardy Hibiscus start flowering now and last until autumn. Deer aren't fond of them & you can trim them back in early spring if they've grown too tall. Fertilize with Rose-tone & they will reward you with summer color for many years.

Hydrangea
An old favorite with many new updates.  Now in a variety of colors & sizes, these are easy-to-care-for, showy flowers for shade.  Try a reblooming variety for guaranteed blooms every year.  Click here to learn about growing native hydrangeas. 
Tropicals
It's a proven fact that adding lush, tropical plants to your outdoor space will make you a happier person.  The mandevilla pictured above, for example, will give you a bounty of nonstop blooms all summer.  Just give it sun & fertilize periodically -- you won't be disappointed.
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Daylilies are tough, easy to grow, drought tolerant once established, and can be grown in containers. They are a good choice for planting next to spring blooming bulb - their foliage works well to hide any of what is left of a fading bulb. They're the perfect, care-free, summer plant.



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Arranged Marriages (of flowers, of course):
Defining Your Decorating Style
-Evelyn Kinville

How do you define your decorating style?  Evelyn discusses how she determined her style and how it has changed over the years to good effect.

 
Coming Up...
free talk: Composting:
From Table to Garden
w/ David Noto, Behnke Pharmacy Staff 

Saturday, June 27,  3:30pm

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free talk: What's New at Weeks?
w/ special guest speaker Jerry
Amoroso of Weeks Roses


Potomac Rose Society Meeting -
Open to the Public!


Sunday, June 28,  2pm
 
free talk: Your Edible Garden: Summer Challenges - Any Problems?

 
Saturday, July 4,   11am
Sunday, July 5,  11am 

w/ Carol Allen 

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African Violet
free talk: The Real Violets of Africa: All About Species African Violets

NCAC Gesneriad Society Meeting -
Open to the Public!

Saturday, July 11,  10:30am

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