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Christmas Time Is A Coming...Say What???
 I can't believe it is already that time again. Time to price all the new Christmas items that we bought last January.
Each day more and more boxes arrive from all over the world. If you happen to be walking up the middle of our garden center from the Woodies Department to the Perennial Department and look into the big warehouse, you might see and hear a bunch of us checking out the new arrivals. Today was pretty hot, but with the large fan and lots of laughter, we got a lot of items unpacked. And when I say 'we' I really mean everyone else. Jessy and Becky led the way on the unpacking and pricing. I just kept passing through to see what had come in.
One bit of exciting news for those nutcracker collectors out there: we will be selling a private collection of mostly Steinbach Nutcrackers. The owners of these limited edition nutcrackers (some even signed) are moving to Nevada and just do not have room in their new home for them. All have been kept in a smoke free home and still have the original boxes. I can't wait to see them when they get set up.
Besides Christmas, we have Fall and Halloween products arriving. Yes, it is way too early to even be thinking of these things, but an elf's work is never done...and at Behnke's the elves, have to start in August to get it all ready for our Gardener's Night Out (Friday, Sept. 18th), when the Christmas Shop officially opens.
-Stephanie Fleming, Behnke Nurseries
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3 Ways to Survive the Summer Heat...
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1. Watering With summer heat cranked up to full intensity, chances are your plants are thirsty. Click here for our summer watering tips.
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2. Mulching Mulch is a great way to keep plant roots cool and retain moisture, resulting in a healthier plant during scorching August weather. Click here to read a little bit about mulching.
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3. Making a Terrarium (Indoors with a Cool Drink)
If all else fails, retreat...just kidding, sort of. You can still play in the garden when it's hot out -- just make it an indoor garden!
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25% Off Japanese Anemone
There is no denying that this very
beautiful, late-season flower deserves your full attention; we think you will be happy with the fall show. Preferring a moist, shady area, they are simply dreamy planted with ferns.
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Garden Club Special:
25% Off Fall Vegetable Plants
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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 Jessica's Garden:
Prolonging the Harvest
-Jessica Crawford
Though summer vegetables are beginning to wane, there's still a lot you can do to get a bountiful harvest. Jessica has tips for prolonging current produce and starting cool season veggies. Recipe included for Basil Jelly.  |
 Guest Blog:
Picking Favorites
-Emily Stashower
Good thing plants don't have feelings, otherwise Emily might have hurt some in her garden by picking favorites. Click through to get her favorites for late summer flowering perennials - they might just become your favorites too. |
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free talk: Flowers for Fall: Add a Fresh Face to the Garden
Saturday, August 29, 11am
Sunday, August 30, 11am
w/ Carol Allen
Click here to register.
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workshop: Beginner Bonsai
cost: $65/person Saturday, September 5, 2pm to 4pm w/ Bonsai Master, Ducky Hong Click here to sign up.
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free talk: Fall Crops: Extending
the Season
Saturday, September 5, 11am
Sunday, September 6, 11am
w/ Carol Allen
Click here to register.
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Orchid Diagnostic & Repotting Clinic
Saturday, Sept. 12, 9:30am to 4:30pm
Sunday, Sept. 13, 9:30am to 4:30pm
w/ Carol Allen
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