Learning Center

Author: Jennifer Gibson

Bright purple clematis flowers with yellow centers bloom in sunlight, surrounded by green leaves.

The Right Vine for the Right Space

What is a vine plant? The definition of a vine is a plant whose stem requires support to climb, twine, or attach to in order to grow upwards or outwards. It can also mean a plant that creeps across the ground.  There are well-behaved vines that grow at a slower pace and aggressive vines that… Read more »

Deer Resistant Annuals & Perennials for Arkansas

Here in the Natural State, we enjoy wild beauty. In Good Earth’s home city of Little Rock, nature is never far from our doorstep—from native dogwoods to bubbling brooks to abundant wildlife, we’re surrounded by homegrown beauty. However, this closeness to nature also carries a threat to our gardens: deer! We get questions every week… Read more »

A smiling person in denim overalls stands with arms outstretched in front of a colorful mural featuring flowers, butterflies, and the words where wonder GROWS painted on a wall under a partly cloudy sky.

Our Good Earth Garden Mural

Our Good Earth Garden Mural We did a thing; a big thing and actually our friend and artist Brennan Henson created it! We feel very fortunate to know Brennan; she worked with us for a bit before moving on to her true calling of full time artist. A mural has long been on our must-have… Read more »

Bloomin Easy Tomorrow at the Good Earth Garden Center in Little Rock, Arkansas

Bloomin’ Easy: The Name Says It All!

Yes, The Good Earth now has some of the Bloomin’ Easy plants available, as of April 2025!  The Bloomin’ Easy plants were selected for their low maintenance needs, and the brand has put together some useful tools like care tips via an app, as well as augmented reality so you can see how the plants… Read more »

Several potted plants with various green foliage and pink, purple, and red flowers are displayed outdoors. The pots are labeled “Good Earth.” The scene is lush and vibrant, with wooden steps in the background.

Top 5 Reasons to Plant Perennials This Spring!

A perennial can be described as an herbaceous plant whose leaves and flowers die back to the ground every year and come back the next from the root system. However, there are even some evergreen and semi-evergreen perennials! Generally speaking, perennials are desired plants because they produce flowers, seed heads or leaves that add wonderful… Read more »

A garden display features numerous shiny blue ceramic spheres on wooden tables, surrounded by colorful blooming flowers and green plants, with a decorative metal sign visible in the background.

Meet our Good Earth Good Birds!

What’s a Good Bird? These hand glazed birds landed here after being hatched especially for us; in fact, Good Birds can only be found at one garden center… The Good Earth. They are versatile; Good Birds like to fly solo and also enjoy being part of a flock. Whether you are looking for a well-rounded gift… Read more »