Brighton Dam's
Azalea Garden
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At Beyond Behnke’s we envision a community where gardeners can come to share stories of their successes, ask questions, and get answers. We see a world where gardening and nature can bring people together to celebrate the joy of growing plants.
~ Stephanie
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How could I have lived in this area my whole life and never have known about the Brighton Dam's Azalea Garden? This week while checking my Facebook posts (doesn't everyone do this?) I came across the most beautiful photos from my friend Nancy Janson. Where in the world was she? Imagine my surprise when she wrote right back and said she was at Brighton Dam!
Of course, I knew where that was and might have even driven by it a time or two, but I never knew about their Azalea Garden. Pretty much my entire life, Spring was for working
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Plant Ahead For Summer Color |
We are approaching a transitional period in the perennial garden. Late spring color is bursting forth, with terrific plants such as Siberian Iris and Peonies. It seems now that color abounds in gardens and the nursery, but in early to late June, there is a bit of a lull until the late-season perennials begin to come into color.
Perennials are either spring-blooming or summer/fall blooming, but seldom both. Okay, I know there are reblooming German Iris, and some cool-evening-loving plants like Dianthus might come back into bloom. Still, as a rule of thumb, you have spring perennials with short blooming periods and summer bloomers with long blooming cycles.
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It is never too late to give a
Shop our custom collections of home decor to reflect your loved one's style and inspire their home. Find the perfect decorative home and garden accents to brighten up their living spaces.
Our E-Gift Cards are sent by email and can be printed and given as a gift, or give your recipient the card number that comes in your email!
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Do you love watching the birds in your yard? What about the little bluebirds that come each year looking for their birdhouse? The reflection of the sun on the wings of bluebirds is always beautiful. This little ornament made out of metal is perfect for any bird lover you know. Or just hang it up in your window and enjoy it year-round.
The ornaments measure about 3/12" wide by 4" long. Thickness may vary depending on each piece. Hooks are included on the ornaments.
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Fairy Garden Log Thatched House |
This thatched roof tree stump fairy house is a fine example of how fairies can turn anything into a home. They turned a gnarled old stump into a cute house that even an old gnome would love. The house has a wide, thatched roof that sits on top of the stump. There is an arched wooden door, a shuttered window, some flower boxes, and the climbing vines with blooms. Placing this little house in your garden will make the magical fairies smile.
H: 8" W: 6"
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Backyard Birds Of The Mid-Atlantic |
78 land bird species, both common and exotic, commonly seen in the region, including southern New York (incl. Long Island), Pennsylvania, New Jersey, W. Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, & Virginia. Includes songbirds, raptors, woodpeckers, and more
Handy fold-out format: 6 panels each 4″ X 9″. Perfect for backpack, glove compartment, or kitchen table
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Just Arrived! New Quilling Greeting Cards |
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Looking for the perfect card for the plant lover or gardener in your life? The Quilled Macrame Plant Hangers greeting card makes a thoughtful gift. This artwork features 2 quilled plants with green leaves and red flowers, one with a blue planter, one with an orange planter, and both placed in macrame hangers. |
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Beware of this Prickly Pear. You won't get pricked but might get a quilling paper cut! Featured in this greeting card is a Prickly Pear Cactus which is known to represent life and hope. The design includes round coils in hues of green filling the outline of a tall cactus that branches out to four orange flowery buds. |
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Together We Can Do Anything; Join Me (Stephanie) for the
Saturday, May 15, 2021
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Bryanna’s Love was founded in honor of Bryanna Kitchen, who was diagnosed with Early T-cell Precursor Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ETP-ALL) only 3 weeks after her 9th birthday. Bryanna was admitted into Children’s National Medical Center in Washington DC on August 1st, 2016 where she stayed for the duration of her battle with ETP-ALL. Bryanna passed away only three short months later on October 24th, 2016. Among the few things that gave her the strength to smile during this time were the many stuffed animals and the blanket she received, which stayed on her bed throughout treatment. It is through that experience that Bryanna’s Love, Inc will provide the same comfort to the patients and families battling childhood cancer. |
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So many weekends we would see Bryanna and her family at Behnke's shopping for what would make them happy. Bryanna and her brother and sister were always having fun as most children did at the garden center. Then this diagnosis of Leukemia happened and we had to watch this family deal with what no family ever should.
Before the nursery closed, many of you donated stuffed animals to the foundation Bryanna's Love and their program Give Kids A Snuggle. Then you came out to their first Walk in honor of Bryanna. Now they are having a virtual Walk on Saturday, May 15, 2021, and I hope you can join me as I walk to help other families that are going through the unbearable.
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Christmas In May? Just Arrived Our 2021 Old World Ornaments |
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Puppies are known for getting into mischief. This puppy has found his way into a flowerpot and brightening it more than any flower ever could. Puppies bring love, joy, energy, and fun to their owners and become a member of the family. |
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Snowman wants to keep you and his friends safe this Christmas, so he is wearing a mask. You may not see a smile behind the mask but the twinkle in his eyes will let you know that the magic of Christmas is still alive and well! |
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Once again, our affiliate sites pay Beyond Behnke's (that's me) a small percentage if you click on their site and end up purchasing anything. If you do, thank you in advance. ~ Stephanie Fleming |
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