ACTIVITIES & EVENTS AT BEHNKE NURSERIES SEPTEMBER THRU DECEMBER 2017 11300 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705 (301) 937-1100 www.behnkes.com behnkes@behnkes.net
Autumn, How Awesome! The gardening community at Behnke s How special is autumn with not only beautiful flowers but also leaves changing to bright colors, berries pushing forth and gourds/squash in all kinds of shapes and colors. What a wonderful time to be out in the garden! Even the cooler weather makes raking and weeding seem less laborious and more like a task after which there s a promise of fresh apple cider or smores. Life s pace slows a little so all the nuances of the season can be taken in during long walks and family gatherings. Oh, glorious autumn! Below are just some of our yearly activities. For more information and times see the monthly list of activities on the next few pages. FREE TALKS Check each month for timely and interesting discussions This is a great way to pick up some new information, brush up on old information and have your questions answered. ORCHID CLINIC & REPOTTING (monthly) w/ The Orchid Lady, Carol Allen Orchids are often given as gifts and then thrown away after they bloom. They are perceived as difficult to grow. BUT Carol is here to say STOP. They are really less finicky than you think, and with Carol s coaching, you could have orchids REblooming on your window sills. Carol has over 25 years experience in the horticulture industry. Her advice is free. If you have questions about a specific orchid, bring it in, and let her take a look. If you need your orchid repotted she will take care of that also, for a fee, and show you how. BEGINNER BONSAI CLASSES w/ Jennifer Park Bonsai takes gardening to a whole new level. Now gardening becomes an art form. If you like the idea of gardening in miniature then this may be for you. Just keep in mind, patience is a necessity. Bonsai gardening takes years to master because your subjects take that long to mature, but it is well worth the wait as you watch your sculpture grow. Intrigued? If you want to dip your toe into the pond, consider taking a beginner bonsai class. Jennifer Park teaches a one-day beginner class here at Behnke s the first Saturday of most months. In this hands-on class you will select a tree, learn how to transplant it into a bonsai pot, and focus on its care and maintenance. You will 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. For a schedule and cost of upcoming classes look through this class schedule or go online to www.shop.behnkes.com and sign up. This class makes a unique gift for the special gardener in your life!
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SEPTEMBER WORKSHOP September 2, 2:00-4:00 pm REGISTRATION REQUIRED 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. Select a tree, 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. ORCHID CLINIC September 2, September 3, FREE TALK September 16, 2:00 pm Orchid Diagnostic & Repotting Clinic w/ Carol Allen 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. Facts You Need to Know About Fall Planting, Pruning and Garden Clean-Up w/ Carol Allen, Horticulturist, Teacher, ISA certified Arborist Just as the seasons change through the year, so does the garden. Discover what plants to add in the fall and what you need to do to keep your plants and grounds healthy and happy.
SEPTEMBER FREE TALK September 23, 1:30 pm Sissinghurst Gardens Vita Sackville-West Garden Guru and Inspiration w/ Jim Dronenburg, ex-long time Behnke perennial employee Join Jim as he introduces you to Vita Sackville-West, a prolific novelist and poet, who is remembered now for her garden writing, and for turning Sissinghurst Castle from a ruin and a trash dump to the most visited garden in England. The things she espoused and put into practice are as valid for us now as they were for her then. ORCHID CLINIC September 23, September 24, Orchid Diagnostic & Repotting Clinic w/ Carol Allen 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. FREE TALK September 30, 2:00 pm This Fall, Think Spring: Planting Bulbs for BIG Spring Color w/ Carol Allen, Horticulturist, Teacher, ISA certified Arborist A showcase of spring blooming bulbs begins in the fall when it s time to plant them. Tulips, daffodils they are so easy to plant. You see them everywhere, but have you ever really considered all of your options and how spectacular they can be? Let Carol guide you through the field of bulbs.
OCTOBER WORKSHOP October 7, 2:00-4:00 pm REGISTRATION REQUIRED 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. Select a tree, 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. ORCHID CLINIC October 7, October 8, Bonus Day! October 9, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Orchid Diagnostic & Repotting Clinic w/ Carol Allen 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. And this month Carol will be available an extra day! Have Carol repot orchid(s) that you bring from home while you take in the NCOS Orchid Show & Sale. EVENT October 7 & 8, time TBD October 9, time TBD Watch the NCOS website at www.ncos.us for more information as it unfolds FREE TALK October 14, 2:00 pm 70th 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! The Birds & Bees: Cleaning, Housing and Feeding for the Fall/Winter w/ Carol Allen, Horticulturist, Teacher, ISA certified Arborist Now that you have created a habitat in your yard for the birds and bees that visit all spring and summer, what about the other months? Many of these inhabitants overwinter and need a little help from us to make the seasonal transition easier, even if that means NOT cleaning up some places in the yard. Follow along as Carol explains about the feeding and housing needs of the birds and bees in the fall and winter.
OCTOBER FREE TALK October 21, 2:00 pm ORCHID CLINIC October 28, October 29, Easy Wreath Making and Porch Pot Basics: Decorating in a Day w/ Carol Allen, Horticulturist, Teacher, ISA certified Arborist Carol will go over the basics of making wreaths and porch pots that you can use to create beautiful fall and winter displays. Many of the plants she uses may already be in your backyard or you may discover ones you ll want to add. Orchid Diagnostic & Repotting Clinic w/ Carol Allen 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. Designers want me to dress like Spring, in billowing things. I don t feel like Spring. I feel like a warm red Autumn. Marilyn Monroe
NOVEMBER WORKSHOP November 4, 2:00-4:00 pm REGISTRATION REQUIRED ORCHID CLINIC November 11, November 12, EVENT November 25 WORKSHOP November 25, 10 :30 am - 12 noon REGISTRATION REQUIRED 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. Select a tree, 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. Orchid Diagnostic & Repotting Clinic w/ Carol Allen 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 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 Christmas Workshop (listed below) Guest Crafters and MORE Decorate Your Very Own Fresh Green Christmas Wreath w/ Carol Allen Fee: $50 - all wreath materials (not tools) provided Student is responsible for bringing tools: needle-nose pliers, wire cutters, hand pruners and scissors to class. For this fee each student will receive: 1 fresh green 20 inch fir wreath 3½ yards of ribbon for a bow assorted fresh greens, picks and cones for decoration wire for assembly
DECEMBER WORKSHOP December 2, 2:00-4:00 pm REGISTRATION REQUIRED ORCHID CLINIC December 9, December 10, 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. Select a tree, 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. Orchid Diagnostic & Repotting Clinic w/ Carol Allen 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. There s so much going on in December at Behnke s! Brilliant Poinsettias New shades & traditional colors Blooming Plants Cyclamen, Christmas Cactus, Orchids, Amaryllis, African Violets, and more Fresh Greens for Decorating Christmas Trees, Wreaths & Many Kinds of Bundled Greens Fresh Arrangements & Wreaths decorated on site at Behnke s Plus... The Behnke Christmas Shop Ornaments & Gifts Nutcrackers & Smokers Artificial Wreaths/Greens
Free Brochures at Behnke s Why, yes, Virginia, there is something for free at Behnke s. Besides free talks, there are free information brochures in the front of the store that cover the care of many plants and still other brochures that list plants for their purpose (i.e. native plants of Maryland, plants to attract butterflies, deer resistant plants, etc.). Stop by and check it out. You might find something of interest. A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift; above all it teaches entire trust. Gertrude Jekyll
The Behnke Gift Card The perfect gift for the gardener in your life! It always fits just right, especially for the finicky plant lover. The possibilities are endless with the Behnke Gift card. The amount you select could grow into a new tree, a window box garden or a beautiful rose bush, not to mention a garden bench or decorative statue. Purchase in-store or online at www.behnkes.com