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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"Happy September! The world shall now transform into pumpkin everything."
~ Who Knows? Many people say they have said this
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Today, Monday, August 29, as I watched my grandchildren get their First Day Of School Photos taken, I took a few of my own to share with you.
My daughter and her family bought my in-law's home next door to my house. My in-laws moved to the other side of my daughter into my husband's grandparent's house. So as you can tell, I am incredibly blessed to have some of my family next door. My son and his family only live about 20 minutes away, and my mother about 10 minutes. So life is good.
While standing by the fence watching the kids drive off this morning, I glanced to my left. Oh my! My beautiful 'Pocomoke' Crape Myrtle that John Reed ("the Cowboy," to those that spent any time in our woody plants department) helped me pick out.
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Gardening Basics: Deer Resistant Spring Flowering Bulbs ~Larry Hurley: Horticulturist & Garden Writer |
*Larry Hurley did a series of articles for Behnke's called Gardening Basics back in 2009. I wanted to share them with you once again! ~Stephanie |
For the urban/suburban gardener, dealing with deer and other warm-blooded garden grazers is generally a case of discouraging their feeding in your garden. You can probably visualize herds of discouraged deer, walking dejectedly down the street, looking for some hosta to terrorize, their little white tails limp. Bad posture and everything. Sooner or later they will feed, it’s just that you are trying to get them to feed elsewhere, maybe on the next street. |
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Marian Parsley’s Recommendations for Fall Vegetables
~Marian Parsley, Behnke's Former Annual Department Buyer and Manager; from Sept. 2008
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Broccoli ‘Packman ‘F1 hybrid’–Early maturing hybrid; massive 8″ sage green heads. Delicious small to medium beads are densely set on domed heads. Reaches maturity in 55-57 days. Great for freezing!
*Brussels Sprouts ‘Royal Marvel’–Firm, dark green well-wrapped sprouts. Earlier Jade Cross type. Tightly wrapped sprouts tend to resist insect damage. 85 days to harvest.
*Cabbage ‘Dynamo’ Blue-green tightly wrapped heads 2-2 ½ lbs. Crunchy sweet flavor. Low fat, low calorie food when eaten raw. Perfect for small space gardening. Reaches maturity in 70 days. All America Selections Winner.
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September's Gardening
To Do List
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Bulbs
- Buy spring-blooming bulbs as soon as they’re in the stores for the best selection. Select healthy, disease-free bulbs.
- Plant spring-flowering bulbs this month or next – except for tulips, which should be planted from mid-October through November. Add bone meal or bulb fertilizer into the planting hole as you prepare the soil.
Wildlife
- September is when the birds start their winter migration, so it’s a good time to send them off with a full energy source.
Lawns
- September and October are the best times to feed your lawn, and one application each month is best. (Remember, turfgrasses need 2 pounds of Nitrogen per 1,000 square feet each year to stay thick and relatively weed-free). You can then seed right over the fertilizer.
- You can also apply lime this month if a soil test indicates it’s needed. Apply after fertilizing but before the ground freezes.
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Going Green
A Gesneriad Flower Show Sponsored by
The NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA CHAPTER OF THE GESNERIAD SOCIETY
Emmanuel United Methodist Church
10755 Scaggsville Road
Laurel, MD 20723
Saturday, September 10, 2022 1- 5 PM
Show Tour at 2:30PM
Show Plant Silent Auction Closing at
4:30 PM
Plant Raffle #1 at 3:00PM
Plant Raffle #2 at 4:00PM
Learn about the unusual plants related to the African violet from experts!
Episcia, Sinningia, Kohleria, Primulina, Seemania, and more!
Contact Bill Schmidt schmidt.wc@verizon.net for more information.
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For many years, Behnke Nurseries hosted a number of different plant groups. The National Capital Area Chapter of the Gesneriad Society was one of them! They would have their show and club meetings at the nursery and it was always one of the highlights for many folks! I hope you can SAVE THE DATE and stop by this show on Sept. 10th! ~ Stephanie |
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JUST ARRIVED! German Nutcrackers |
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Christian Ulbricht Nutcrackers
Small scale but perfect. A lot of care and love goes in to making good quality products that will last and last. For the past 90 years this principle has underlined the artistry and workmanship at Christian Ulbricht GmbH & Co.
In 1928, Christian Ulbricht‘s father founded the company "Otto Ulbricht‘s workshop for fine wooden crafts and toys“ in the small town Seiffen, in the heart of the Ore Mountains. His success was built on entrepreneurial skills and a remarkable inventiveness. At the height of his career, Otto Ulbricht was awarded at the World Exhibition in Paris with a gold medal for his children’s room clock designs, and a group of Kurrende singers.
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Beyond Behnke's Gardening Podcast~ Update From Stephanie |
I want to thank each of you that have listened to my Beyond Behnke's Gardening Podcast this past year.
While I enjoyed each of my conversations, the technical side behind the scenes brought me a lot of frustration. At this time in my life, I only want to do something that brings me joy, so I decided to stop the podcasts. I know, I know you loved them! But, those who missed any or all of the episodes are welcomed to listen to them at anytime as they are still on my website.
There are many other wonderful gardening podcasts out there, like Kathy Jentz's GardenDC Podcast, that you can listen to!
For now, I will keep rambling in this email and go to craft shows with all my favorite things ~ Stephanie
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Old World Christmas
Hungry Squirrel
Known for its playfulness and bushy tail, the squirrel is found on every continent except Australia and Antarctica. Its tail can be used for balance, as a form of parachute when falling from a high tree, or as a blanket in cold weather.
Dimensions: 3.75 X 3 X 2 (HxLxW)
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Van Gogh's Starry Night Back In Stock! |
Quilling Card is honored to have received the Guinness World Record title for Largest Quilling Paper Mosaic (Image) of Van Gogh's Starry Night on April 8th, 2022 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
The mosaic consists of 285 pieces and stands 15.09 feet tall by 19.07 feet wide for a total of 287.77 square feet. The creation of the piece took 300 artisans 3,399 hours of quilling to complete and utilized 18 colors, 191,948 paper strips and 11,970 grams of glue. The remarkable piece was created to commemorate National Quilling Day and Quilling Card's 10 year anniversary on May 10th, 2022.
This intricate and complex commemorative replica was created to share the magic of our record-breaking mosaic and inspire all to shoot for the stars.
Verified Fair Trade Federation Member
Don’t just send a card, send art!
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Beyond Behnke's Online Gifts |
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Egyptian Museum Glass: Stars & Stripes Hot Air Balloon |
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Gardening Journal NOW 25% OFF
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The Norwex Purpose: Product Promise |
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Chemicals are everywhere and they’re taking a toll. But Norwex offers safe, effective, sustainable products that reduce the chemicals and waste impacting our homes, our health and our world. It’s our promise to you. |
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