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Author: Jennifer Gibson

Two colorful socks with plant designs hang in a greenhouse. One sock reads Id rather be in nature and the other reads These are my gardening socks. Lush green plants and a fan are visible in the background.

2026 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

We have been stocking up, getting ready for the spring season, and lucky for you, just in time for the Valentine’s Day holiday!  Check out a few of our favorite gift ideas for gardeners.  And remember, we also offer Good Earth gift cards!   Our Good Earth Good Birds!  These hand glazed ceramic birds landed… Read more »

A festive display on a red cloth features a bottle of apple juice, a bag of cranberries, an orange, Red Hots candy, spices (cloves, cinnamon, star anise), whole cranberries, and holiday greenery in a cozy, decorated room.

Christmas Simmer Recipe

When we realized one of our televised spots would run on Christmas Eve, we thought about what we would want to learn as we casually watched TV while cooking or wrapping gifts!  This Christmas Simmer Pot Recipe is it; a family favorite, apparently for several of our team members.  We love how easily it comes… Read more »

A hand holds a small, colorful greenhouse ornament decorated with gardening tools and plants, with a blurred background of green plants inside a greenhouse.

Gift Ideas for Plant Lovers

Look no further – your ultimate Gifts for Gardener’s lists has arrived! And guess what? You don’t have to endlessly browse through Amazon or try to send a sneaky text to find something that will suit your green thumbed friends and family – you can find the entirety of this list at the Good Earth… Read more »

Stained glass sculptures of mushrooms and succulents are displayed on a wooden surface with moss and pinecones in the background, brightly lit by sunlight—an enchanting find at an Arkansas gift shop.

Arkansas Made Gift Ideas at The Good Earth

  Did you know that we have a 5,000 square foot Gift Shop, filled with all kinds of lovely gifts, including many locally made items?  Check these out!     We have pottery from our very own Landscape Planning and Construction team member, Chad! Each piece is unique, making for a very special gift. Most of… Read more »

Christmas at The Good Earth Garden Center!

Find tips on Christmas trees, greenery, poinsettias, Christmas decor, and tons of gift ideas all right here at The Good Earth Garden Center!

Three birdseed ornaments shaped like a reindeer, snowman, and Santa lay on pine branches with red berries. The ornaments use seeds and dried fruit to create facial features and details.

Meet Mr. Bird!

If you’re looking to give gifts that are a little more sustainable this year – let us introduce you to Mr. Bird! Mr. Bird started in 1996 when Birch and Velma Smith opened an independent wild bird supply store in San Antonio, Texas. There they perfected the art of creating seed and nut blocks that… Read more »

How to Grow Paperwhites

What is a paperwhite? These are white blooming narcissus plants, often grown from bulbs indoors and used as holiday decor or gifts. The narcissus plant genus includes winter hardy, spring blooming garden favorites daffodils and jonquils as well.  Paperwhites are a sub-species of Narcissus tazetta and are not as cold hardy as daffodils and jonquils.… Read more »

A display of honey products, apple cider vinegar, an apple, and a pine cone arranged among yellow and red flowers outdoors. Labels read “Honey and Apple Cider Vinegar”, “Raw Honey”, “Arkansas Hot Honey”, and “Arkansas Honey Lemon.”.

Fun New Fall Flavors from Guenther Apiary

Fall is in full swing, and we have some new, fun fall flavors we’re serving up here at Good Earth as the seasons change, thanks to Guenther Apiary based in Roland, Arkansas! First off, a little background on Guenther Apiary: In 2019, Mark Guenther and his wife, Trisha, started Guenther Apiary Farm and began selling… Read more »