pumpkin decor ideas with stacked fall pumpkins

Top 5 Ways to Use Pumpkins in Your Fall Decor

October 2, 2026 • Jennifer Gibson

Now that the weather is more jeans and flannel than shorts and tanks, it’s time to consider renovating your decor to a more seasonally appropriate fall look!  One easy to to instantly switch from a summer look to cozy autumn vibe is pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks and straw bales. Pumpkin decor ideas are one of the… Read more »

Close-up of yellow goldenrod flowers, considered as one of the fall planting perennials, with a blurred background of green foliage and wooden structure, highlighting the delicate details of the plants tiny blossoms.

5 Perennials to Plant This Fall

October 1, 2026 • Katie Henson

Fall planting perennials is a great way to add lasting color to your garden while giving roots time to establish before winter. In Arkansas, cooler fall temperatures can make planting more comfortable for both gardeners and plants, while many late-season varieties continue providing color and food for pollinators. If you are looking for perennials to… Read more »

Beyond the Mum!

August 29, 2026 • Jennifer Gibson

Fall-ish Annuals are here! Late- summer to early fall can be a little tricky. Spring color can look ragged but it’s a bit early for cool season annuals. Fortunately, more growers are leaning into this shoulder season, growing plants that can take the heat we have now AND last until we get a freeze. Two… Read more »

Three potted green leafy plants sit on a round stone surface outdoors, with a wooden pallet planter filled with various plants in the background.

Hot House Restock Late Summer 2026

August 3, 2026 • Katie Henson

The past month or so has been an exciting time in the Hot House! We’ve received two large plant shipments filled with exciting new additions, some of your most requested favorites, and the tried-and-true classics we always love to carry. We thought it would be fun to give you all the details on the 6… Read more »

A close-up of a large, light pink hibiscus flower with a deep red center, surrounded by green leaves and unopened buds, in bright sunlight, considered one of the arkansas native plants

What is a Native Plant?

July 1, 2026 • Katie Henson

What is a native plant?  To start understanding what exactly a native plant is, it’s helpful to start with a simple definition of the word native: The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines native a few ways: “belonging to a particular place by birth” “Natural, normal” “produced, living, or existing naturally in a particular region” Arkansas native plants… Read more »

Close-up of numerous bright red Japanese maple leaves, showing their distinct pointed lobes and delicate texture, with a soft focus on some leaves in the background.

Japanese Maple Restock: June 2026

June 24, 2026 • Katie Henson

We’re excited to share that we received a fresh batch of Japanese Maples about a week ago and  they are looking as gorgeous and lovely as ever! There are quite a few different forms, mature sizes and individual plant characteristics across our Japanese Maple inventory.  We are writing this to share more about these new… Read more »

Collage of Arkansas native pollinator plants on a black background, including various bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, bats, a hummingbird, and an oriole, with each pollinator labeled in white text.

Pollinator Deep Dive: Native Plants, Host Plants, and Nectar Rich Plants

June 23, 2026 • Katie Henson

Pollinator plants play an important role in supporting the bees, butterflies, birds, and other creatures that help our gardens thrive. And we love pollinators! Not only are they beautiful and fun to spot out in your garden – especially a vibrantly colored butterfly or a cute little fuzzy bee – but they kind of make… Read more »