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It's A Plane... It's A Bird....
Last October during our Chili Cook-Off, many folks saw a little something buzzing around overhead. We all laughed and waved and came to find out our good friend Dewey DeVane from Maryland Aerial Videos had his drone flying around creating this amazing video of our garden center. We have been here 85 years and, well, it kinda looks like it. From the rusty roofs to the shade area, we are showing our age from above. But under all that you still have acres and acres you can wander around and find whatever you came for. Even if it was just to relax among all the beautiful plants.
When I look at this aerial video, I see the parking lot where two ponds used to be and remember fishing in them and the ducks and swans that swam in them. I see my childhood brick house where, after we moved, many of our employees have lived and raised their families. I see the back parking lot and the cinder block building next to it and remember when the parking lot was all woods and the building was a deli. I see Wicomico Ave and I remember sleigh rides down what seemed like the biggest, darn hill ever with a big, old fire at the top of the hill. I see that old, dirt road that runs behind the nursery and recall all the fun we had building forts back along the side of the road.
Growing up in Beltsville in the 60's we were all so blessed with such a simple life. The families that lived on, and still live on, Wicomico Ave all watched out for us kids. Everyone knew everyone. And believe me, no-one could get away with much of anything on our road. Most days, we all ended up at the old playground at the nursery or in the tree forts out back.
It's amazing how just watching something like this can bring back so many memories. Life is all about change and growing and boy have we changed and grown. Thank you everyone for being part of Behnke's one way or another!
-Stephanie Fleming, Behnke Nurseries
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Look What We're Excited About:
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Witchhazels! This family of beguiling, undemanding shrubs has something to offer for every garden. Click here to see why you need one (or more) in your garden.
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Ornamental Peppers!Not your typical flowering annual, but they will still pack a colorful punch in a late summer/fall container garden. Click here to learn more.
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August! It's time to start getting ready for fall gardening. Click here for our free printable August To-Do List.
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30% to 50% Off Select Perennials, Trees & Shrubs
Look for plants labeled with a red dot
sign for extra special savings!
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Garden Club Special:
1/3 Off Crape Myrtles
Must be a Behnke Garden Club
member to get this special price.
Or, sign up next time you are at Behnke's.
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 Click the button above to see all our great deals! |
 Jessica's Garden:
Among the Wildflowers
-Jessica Crawford
Jessica has been working on growing wildflowers for a friend's upcoming September wedding. Learn how and what she's planting to achieve these fun, carefree floral arrangements.  |
 Guest Blog:
Months Without an "R":
No Oysters, Great Gardens
-Emily Stashower
Though oysters may not be in season in the spring and summer months, the same does not apply to gardens. Emily explores the changes that occur in her garden and how easy it is to appreciate the natural world during these "r"-less months. |
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workshop: Beginner Bonsai Hands-On Class
Saturday, August 1, 2pm to 4pm
Cost: $65/person, materials included
w/ Ducky Hong, Bonsai Master
Click here to register.
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free talk: Your Edible Garden Series: Harvesting, Storing & a New Seed Season
Saturday, August 1, 11am Sunday, August 2, 11am w/ Carol Allen Click here to register.
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Orchid Repotting & Diagnostic Clinic
Saturday, August 8, 9:30am to 4:30pm
Sunday, August 9, 8:30am to 4:30pm
w/ Carol Allen
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Back to School Month
July 31 thru August 16
Drop off donations of school supplies to share with the community. We are working in conjunction with Emmanuel United Methodist Church on Cedar Lane to fill backpacks for students.
Click here to see a list of supplies. |
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