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Comment on Gardening Basics: What to Expect in March by Peter

Peter — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:12:09 +0000

if you are looking for more detailed information on USDA plant hardiness zones, there is an interactive USDA plant hardiness zone map at http://www.plantmaps.com/usda_hardiness_zone_map.php which will allow you to locate your USDA zone based on zipcode or city.

Comment on Gardening Basics: Broken Limbs & Pruning Hints by alice eckenrod

alice eckenrod — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:05:44 +0000

trying to figure out what to do with so many damaged trees and shrubs in my yard. thanks for advice. i can see i will have to be replacing alot of them though. and happy to hear youre getting woody plants in soon. thanks!

Comment on Gardening Basics: Feeding the Birds by Larry B

Larry B — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:55 +0000

Thanks Nithya,

If you happen to snap any pictures of those feathery friends, email them to us and we can put them online.

Thanks for the note:

Larry B

Comment on Gardening Basics: Broken Limbs & Pruning Hints by Blog Admin

Blog Admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:57:47 +0000

Hi Dixie,

If you can bring in a few pictures that would really help. Ask for one of our horticulturists and we will see if it can be saved.

Larry B

Comment on Gardening Basics: Broken Limbs & Pruning Hints by Dixie Byrnes

Dixie Byrnes — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:36:38 +0000

Hi,

I just posted a question about my split Japanese maple on your Facebook Fan club. I posted some pictures on your website there. I will bring the pix in to see what you have to say… It is as you stated about “dfficult to deal with.” It is a 35 year old tree and I think it is ruined. Boo Hoo.

Comment on Gardening Basics: Broken Limbs & Pruning Hints by Kathy J, Washington Gardener Mag

Kathy J, Washington Gardener Mag — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:13:26 +0000

Excellent and timely advice!

Comment on Gardening Basics: Feeding the Birds by Nithya

Nithya — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:53:08 +0000

I loved the article about feeding the birds since I do the same. With the pile of snow in the backyard I am unable to get to the bird feeder but I have been throwing 4 cups of seeds everyday through the window. Lo and behold the feathered and furry friends have a feast! The squirrels are quite funny when the elusive peanut or sunflower seed goes into the snow and they dig it out and come out from their little “trenches” looking like the “abominable snow squirrel”! We have seen woodpeckers, juncos, cardinals, starlings, mourning doves, nuthatches, song sparrows, chickadees etc. It is a beautiful way to start your morning and enjoy nature! Thanks for sharing the blog.

Comment on Behnkes 3rd Extreme Chili Championship Cook Off! by Calling All Chili Lovers! | Behnkes GardeNews Blog

Calling All Chili Lovers! | Behnkes GardeNews Blog — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:59:41 +0000

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Comment on African Violets – A Behnke History by Lynn Bladen Garland

Lynn Bladen Garland — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:46:45 +0000

Forgot to say sure it is Ok to contact via email. Lynn Bladen garland

Comment on African Violets – A Behnke History by Lynn Bladen Garland

Lynn Bladen Garland — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:45:19 +0000

Hi. Enjoyed reading this and wish my Mom had computer access so I could forward this to her. Hopefully you will keep it up on yor site so that when we can print it out when we return from a trip at the end of January. My grandparents are Frank and Mary Lee who had the house on TalbotAve next to the Beltsville store with a garden that was next to the back of the nursery. Mom (Milred Bladen… The Avon lady who walked all over Beltsville connecting with families) always enjoys having a table fully of African Violets from Behnkes They give her nice colorful plants and brings back so many memories for her. She is now 93 and has amazing detailed memories of Beltsville and early families. When I visit Mom I always include a trip to Behnkes. Thanks for keeping the Beltsville store open. Hope it thrives for many generations to come