ACTIVITIES & EVENTS AT BEHNKE NURSERIES AUGUST THRU DECEMBER 2018 11300 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705 (301) 937-1100 www.behnkes.com behnkes@behnkes.net
AUGUST August 4, Tackling the Toughest Weeds (incl. poison ivy & bamboo) w/ Christopher Lewis, Behnke Horticulturist, CPH, Master Gardener When is the best time to wrestle with weeds? What to use? How to approach poison ivy and bamboo? Where to begin? Yikes! Join Christopher as he tackles the tough questons (and weeds). WORKSHOP August 4, 2:00-4:00 pm REGISTRATION REQUIRED August 5, August 11, August 12, August 18, Beginner Hands-On Bonsai Class w/ Jennifer Park REGISTRATION REQUIRED - www.shop.behnkes.com Fee: $65 - all materials provided With a focus on care and maintenance, learn all the basics of bonsai design. You will learn how to transplant, and discover what the art of bonsai is all about as you create your very own bonsai to take home. This is a fully inclusive class. Fall Crops: Extending the Life of the Vegetable Garden Yes, there are vegetables after tomatoes. Join Carol as she digs into the world of the fall garden: what to plant, when to plant & harvest and how to keep some crops going into the winter. Questions about orchids? Visit with The Orchid Lady, Carol Allen. If you have questions about a specific orchid, bring it in, and let her take a look. If you need your orchid repotted, for a fee, she will take care of that, also, and show you how. Growing Fruit Trees in Your Landscape w/ Christopher Lewis, Behnke Horticulturist, CPH, Master Gardener Growing your own fruit is both rewarding and fun. Join Christopher as he discusses how to select and care for fruit trees for any size yard just in time for the fall selections to be arriving.
AUGUST August 19, August 25, August 26, Lawn Care: Keeping It Green and Healthy w/ Carol Allen, Horticulturist, Teacher, ISA certified Arborist Tall fescue lawns are not naturally occuring, native plantings. For the best results, they do need a little help from people. Some choose to use a lawn company, but, with the right program, you can have a beautiful green lawn the DIY way for less money. Carol will show you how to garden smart and have a healthy, green lawn. Questions about orchids? Visit with The Orchid Lady, Carol Allen. If you have questions about a specific orchid, bring it in, and let her take a look. If you need your orchid repotted, for a fee, she will take care of that, also, and show you how. Behnke s Back to School Donation Drive July 19-August 19 Behnke Nurseries, in conjunction with Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Beltsville, is collecting donations to purchase school supplies for local children. ALL of the money raised will benefit the community. It s so easy to help. When you check out, just let the cashier know you want to donate. Choose $1, $5 or more. Every dollar counts.
SEPTEMBER September 1, September 2, September 8, September 9, September 15, Composting in Your Backyard Composting is a great way to recycle and, at the same time, produce a fantastic organic amendment to add to your gardens. This is often referred to as black gold. Carol will discuss easy ways to start composting in your own backyard, and what should or shouldn t be composted. The Lost Art of Plant Sharing: Taking Cuttings, Saving Seed and Dividing There was a time when you would admire a shrub or perennial in a friend s garden and they would give you cuttings or root divisons for your garden. Unfortunately, the art of home propagation is rarely being passed down from generation to generation anymore. Enter Carol! She will give you guidelines on how to start with cuttings, seed gathering/planting, and how/ when to divide plants. Hint: This is a great hobby! Questions about orchids? Visit with The Orchid Lady, Carol Allen. If you have questions about a specific orchid, bring it in, and let her take a look. If you need your orchid repotted, for a fee, she will take care of that, also, and show you how. Bring Your Fall Garden to Life Flowers, Berries & More From beautiful fall blooming perennials to bright berry laden shrubs to seasonal annuals, the fall garden can be truly magnificent. Join Carol as she discusses how to up your game in the fall garden (and containers) for a fantastic look.
SEPTEMBER September 16, September 22, September 23, It s Basic Gardening Down and Dirty w/ Carol Allen, Horticulturist, Teacher, ISA certified Arborist Get ready to take some notes! Carol will basically cover a lot of ground in 5 short parts: 1) Amending the soil - when, why, & how? 2) How to plant and space for a healthy landscape. 3) When to water and fertilize. 4) What is part sun? 5) Proper pruning/pinching rules to keep in mind. Questions about orchids? Visit with The Orchid Lady, Carol Allen. If you have questions about a specific orchid, bring it in, and let her take a look. If you need your orchid repotted, for a fee, she will take care of that, also, and show you how. September 29, Natural Solutions to Living with Wildlife in Your Garden w/ Barbara Fennelly, Plant Pathologist, Horticulltural Consultant As we create beautiful environments for our enjoyment, it can be disheartening when the bunnies, squirrels and deer have brunch in our gardens. It s hard to be a nurturing gardener that helps wildlife without going crazy. Join Barbara as she shares years of collected wisdom and patience along with some good tips that might help you come to a peaceful arrangement. About the speaker: Barbara L. Fennelly has taught middle school science 28 years. Her educational background includes a BS in Plant Science, MS in Plant Pathology, and a Teaching degree. All throughout her college years and subsequently she has worked in greenhouses & nurseries. In addition, Barbara has been a teacher consultant for the EPA, Monarch Teachers Network, Florida Master Gardeners and Florida Audubon. September 30, Amazing Bulbs: Plant Now for Easy Spring Color Nothing could be easier than digging a hole and dropping in a bulb. Then next spring just watch it grow and bloom! But what bulbs do you plant? Do you have hungry critters like deer and squirrels to consider? Do you know there are more than just daffodils and tulips to select from? Join Carol and discover how you can have an amazing garden next spring.
OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER EVENT October 6 & 7, time TBD October 8, time TBD Watch the NCOS website at www.ncos.us for more information as it unfolds 71st Annual National Capital Orchid Society Fall Orchid Show & Sale VISIT www.ncos.us for more information FREE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC! Plan to visit, bring friends, see thousands of unique orchid plants in bloom, partake in our educational lectures, visit our sales area with top-quality vendors for plant and supply sales, unique orchid-themed gifts, and MUCH MORE! Fall is one of the best blooming seasons for orchids in DC, so come prepared for a wonderful selection of orchids to see and buy! WORKSHOP October 6, 2:00-4:00 pm November 3, 2:00-4:00 pm December 1, 2:00-4:00 pm REGISTRATION REQUIRED October 6 & 7, October 8, 9:30 am - October 20 & 21, Beginner Hands-On Bonsai Class w/ Jennifer Park REGISTRATION REQUIRED - www.shop.behnkes.com Fee: $65 per class - all materials provided With a focus on care and maintenance, learn all the basics of bonsai design. You will learn how to transplant, and discover what the art of bonsai is all about as you create your very own bonsai to take home. This is a fully inclusive class. Questions about orchids? Visit with The Orchid Lady, Carol Allen. If you have questions about a specific orchid, bring it in, and let her take a look. If you need your orchid repotted, for a fee, she will take care of that, also, and show you how. November 3 & 4, November 17 & 18, December 1 & 2, December 15 & 16,
OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER EVENT November 24 Behnke Christmas Open House Wander through Behnke s Christmas Shop and discover many delightful ornaments and gifts. Explore our greenhouses full of specialty and traditional poinsettias, colorful Christmas cactus, bright cyclamen, and beautiful orchids. Visit our fresh greens area full of the scents of Christmas with firs, boxwoods, hollies, pines and cedars, plus berries and cones. And enjoy a few extras during the day... Light Refreshments 11 am to 4 pm Madrigal group, Camerata Musica 12:30 to 2:30 pm Harp Music by Jim Dronenburg 10 am to 12 noon Workshops to Make a Christmas Arrangement (see below) Guest Crafters and MORE WORKSHOP November 24, 10 :30 am - 12:30 and again 1:30-3:30 REGISTRATION REQUIRED Make an Easy Fresh Green Christmas Arrangement w/ Carol Allen Fee: $30 per class - all materials (not tools) provided Student is responsible for bringing tools: wire cutters, hand pruners and scissors to class. For this fee each student will receive: a decorative 1-quart mason jar ribbon for a bow assorted fresh greens, picks and cones for decoration wire and picks for assembly
Speakers at Behnke s OUR CAST OF CHARACTERS Meet Carol Allen Carol Allen has been involved in many aspects of gardening and horticulture since childhood and describes herself as a committable plant-a-holic. She has over twenty-five years experience in the horticulture industry with special interests in Integrated Pest Management (IPM), trees (she is an ISA certified arborist), landscape design, native plants, and tropicals of many kinds especially orchids. Carol teaches at several regional colleges in the areas of biology, biodiversity and many aspects of horticulture. She is certified in stormwater management systems and is a strong advocate of sustainability. She can often be heard giving talks on a wide range of topics at local venues, including Brookside Gardens, garden clubs and orchid societies, and, of course, Behnke s. Readers are informed and entertained by her column in the Washington Gardener magazine on pest issues. Carol confesses to growing a wide range of plants in and around her home that she shares with cats, anoles, tropical frogs, tropical fish, and pet snakes. Meet Christopher Lewis Christopher has been working for Behnke s since 2005 as a horticulturist in the Woody Plants Dept. and briefly as a Garden Shop Manager. Christopher is married and has two adult children. He grew up in western Howard County, Maryland, on a small farm where he learned to maintain the family vegetable garden and became interested in nature. He has a BS degree in geology and worked for a few years, in his twenties, on offshore oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. Certifications and Affiliations: Montgomery County Master Gardener since 2006 Volunteers at Brookside Gardens plant clinics. Maryland Certified Horticulturist with a specialist certification in Integrated Pest Management Beekeeper active with the Montgomery County Beekeepers Assoc. Christopher will give gardening talks throughout the year. Check this schedule for dates and times or stop in anytime he s working with your questions. Need a speaker for your group? Contact Carol or Christopher for their availability and fees through Behnke s email behnkes@behnkes.net