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Behnke's Welcomes the IGC East Tour.....
Last year we were approached by the IGC (Independent Garden Centers) trade show organizers, to see if Behnke Nurseries would be part of their tour of local garden centers during their annual East Coast show. On the first day of this four day event, independent garden center employees could take a tour of local gardens and garden centers, and then spend three days at some wonderful classes and key note lectures (I got to hear Martha Stewart yesterday talk about her love of gardening). There is also a large vendor show for ideas and shopping (I found some great new fairy garden things I can't wait to share with everyone).Anyway, back to the tour... Though having events during the year gives us incentive to fix and clean, everyone gave 110% to making our garden center look great for the tour. Alfred, our president, said: "Let's do some major spit and polish."  Over 100 folks visited Behnke's this past Monday and because we were the last stop on the tour, we hosted an end-of-the-day reception. Our friends at ESPOMA decided to sponsor the event to showcase their new line of fertilizers, and what started as some chips and water ended up being a cook out party! Larry Pendelton from Old Line Fine Wine, Spirits, and Bistro in Beltsville, MD arranged with Jailbreak Brewing Company of Laurel, MD and Romano Vineyard & Winery of Brandywine, MD to provide beer and wine. Can you tell we love supporting local businesses?
When we heard Jailbreak was attending, I remembered an old, old jail cell door from the Woodbine, MD jail that my husband bought at an auction. Our talented graphic department, took the door and made a stage for everyone to have their photos taken and, as you can see, our ESPOMA sales rep, Shawn, really got into the spirit of things.
As the buses left, we all came out to wave good-by and someone was quick enough to suggest a Behnke group photo. I only wish everyone could have been in the picture!
-Stephanie Fleming, Behnke Nurseries
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Look What We're Excited About:
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Japanese Plum-YewsThe ultimate low-maintenance shrub! Sun/shade, dry/wet, the plum-yew will flourish! And, deer don't like them. Use as a backdrop or accent plant; either way you'll love the dark green foliage and soft yew-like needles. Click here to read more.
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Vacationing (& Gardening) 'Tis the season when we all wish we were kicking back in a tropical paradise. Our wandering horticulturist, Larry Hurley, has spent much of the summer on the tropical island of Montserrat, but he's not kicking back; he's gardening (and defending his plants from wandering sheep)! Click here to read more.
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25% Off Behnke BaySafe Native Trees & Shrubs
Native plants are critical for the environment. Many serve as food sources for native insects, which in turn are food sources for birds and other animals. When shopping for native trees and shrubs look for the BaySafe Symbol on the upper left-hand corner of the plant signs.
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Garden Club Special:
25% Off All Hardy Ferns
in the Perennial Sales Area
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:
Pickling: An Easy Method of Preserving
-Jessica Crawford
Pickling is a great way to preserve fresh summer vegetables. Jessica shares a bounty of tips to make it easy and enjoyable plus a recipe for Spiced Pickled Beets.  |
 Guest Blog:
Whiter Shade of Pale
-Emily Stashower
Though Emily has an admitted lust for color in the garden, she is learning to love the beauty and versatility of white blooms. Read about the transition of one of her garden beds to all white flowers. |
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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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NCAC Gesneriad Society
Meeting & Discussion
Saturday, August 8, 10:30am
Free & Open to the Public!
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free talk: Cannin' & Jammin'
Saturday, August 15, 11am
Sunday, August 16, 11am
w/ Carol Allen
Click here to register.
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free talk: Gardening Basics:
Lawn Care
Saturday, August 22, 11am Sunday, August 23, 11am w/ Carol Allen Click here to register.
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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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