The Blog
Bringing Your Outdoor Plants In This Fall
As the heat of summer starts to wind down and autumn cool sets in, it’s time we begin prepping houseplants for their return to the climate controlled indoors as they bid adieu to their outdoor summer vacation. We’ve put together some tips and tricks below like moving outdoor plants indoor, to help your plants thrive… Read more »
The Beautiful Hues of Heuchera
Heuchera, also known as Coral Bells, are excellent shade garden plants with interesting foliage of various colors. Leaves are heart shaped and boldly veined, showcasing the many hues of Heuchera—from deep burgundy and silver to bright chartreuse green. some feature bold dark, silvery, or chartreuse green foliage. Coral Bells bloom in the late spring or… Read more »
Meet the Pansy Family!
Pansies are the most commonly planted fall and winter annual in our area and for very good reason. Pansies bloom from fall into next spring, all the way through time to plant warm season annuals. They offer a large variety of color choices and offer a variety of bloom colors and interesting features. Care is… Read more »
Fall Vegetable Gardening
It’s time to plant a fall vegetable garden! Do you know what to plant, where to plant and how to care for a fall vegetable garden? Read this post for tips from Good Earth’s gardening experts.
Pet Friendly Houseplants; Green Companions for Your Furry Friends!
Bringing pet friendly houseplants into your home offers more than just stylish decor; they are also a soothing enhancement! Deciding which houseplant might work best in your space has an extra layer of difficulty when you have pets. Because many are toxic to our furry friends, it’s important to know what you can safely add… Read more »
2024 Cultivating Community Grant Recipient
The Good Earth Garden Center is honored to announce The Station as the 2024 recipient of our Cultivating Community Grant. This annual legacy grant was created as a tribute to the ongoing efforts of Gregg and Julie Curtis to nurture and help grow community in every aspect of their lives. During their time as owners… Read more »
Outdoor Fountain Care
Every wonder what’s in our Water Gallery? It’s our fountain display area, and it’s where our concrete statuary is located as well! One of the first things our guests ask is, ‘how do I take care of a fountain?’ Although they are pretty simple to take care of, there are a few tips that… Read more »
Good Earth Soil Test Kits
Healthy plants, properly planted in the right place (sun requirements), and appropriately watered will always grow well… right? Not necessarily! Soil health and composition are key to long term plant success. How do you know how ‘good’ your soil is? A soil test is the best way to find out, and we are very excited… Read more »