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Special Events, Talks, Workshops, Demonstrations & Classes
January - June 2013
There's always something happening at Behnke's!
Free Talks (pre-registration requested)
To register for a workshop or talk, call the store listed for the event:
Beltsville: 301-937-1100
Potomac: 301-983-9200
MAY 2013
Q & A Demonstrations - w/ Carol Allen
10 am to 2 pm (dates listed below)
Saturdays at the Beltsville store
Sundays at the Potomac store
Join Carol as she works on a project and answers your questions about indoor and outdoor gardening.
Easy Container Garden Plant Combos
May 18 (Beltsville) & 19 (Potomac)
Colorful Shade Gardening
May 25 (Beltsville) & 26 (Potomac)
Plus, Potting Party Fun w/ Carol!
10am - 2pm,
May 18 & 25 in Beltsville
In addition to answering questions, Carol will be potting different kinds of container gardens AND if you would like to get your hands dirty, you can pot a container, too! Choose your plants and pot them up at the nursery. Leave the mess here and get professional advice from Carol each step of the way. You can purchase your pot here or bring one or more from home.
LET'S START A VEGETABLE GARDEN - w/ Chris Lewis
Location: Potomac Store
Date: Saturday, May 25
Time: 11 am to 1 pm
Now is the time to plant a summer garden to produce all of those wonderful herbs and vegetables. For the novice, Chris will provide simple advice to begin a small kitchen garden in pots or in an in-ground garden plot, but all gardening questions will be welcomed.
JUNE 2013Garden Party! - to benefit Friends of Brookside Gardens
10 am to 4 pm
(9 to 10 am submit plants for plant swap)
Saturday, June 8
at the Beltsville store
Discover the world of gardening with the experts. Many local garden clubs and plant societies will come together at Behnke's in Beltsville and YOU are invited to reap the benefits of their knowledge and experience. There will also be a BIG Raffle to benefit the Friends of Brookside Gardens, a plant swap from 10 to 10:30, garden talks, some great food, door prizes and a few of our favorite vendors with special products for you to peruse.
DISCOURAGING DEER IN YOUR GARDEN - w/ Chris Lewis
Location: Potomac Store
Date: Saturday, June 8
Time: 11 am to 1 pm
Chris will offer suggestions and provide examples of ways to prevent or frustrate deer from damaging your landscape plants.
Q & A Demonstrations - w/ Carol Allen
10 am to 2 pm (dates listed below)
Saturdays at the Beltsville store
Sundays at the Potomac store
Join Carol as she works on a project and answers your questions about indoor and outdoor gardening.
Aquatic Gardening
June 1 & 2
Gardening with Less Water
June 22 & 23
How's Your Garden Growing? The Doctor is In.
June 29 & 30
Orchid Clinic and Repotting - w/ Carol Allen
9 am to 4:30 pm
In Beltsville: Saturday, June 15
In Potomac: Sunday, June 16
Have an orchid question? Bring in your orchids and ask Carol! And for a minimal fee, she will repot your orchids.
Don't forget June is Perennial Gardening Month
And Behnke's carries hundreds of varieties. There's always something in bloom. We are very proud of our large selection which includes many natives. Looking for something special or have a question about any of our plants or products? Send an email to
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, Or "LIKE" us on Facebook and join in the gardening conversation. We love to hear from you.
Beltsville Lion's Club Community Yard Sale
Saturday, July 27, 8am to 2pm
Local citizens will sell and barter their wares in the parking area at Behnke's while the Beltsville Lion's Club sells hot dogs, chips and sodas, Yummy! A space may be rented for $15 prior to July 21. Applications are available by emailing
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or download a pdf file online here. All rental proceeds will go to benefit the Beltsville Lion's Club.
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