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Author: Jennifer Gibson

SASCU Providence Farm 2020 Update

This year was challenging for Providence Farm, as it was for everyone. Good Earth team members were not able to make the trip to Uganda this year but we kept in constant contact throughout the year via video calls. We wanted to share what this year looked like at the farm. For a more detailed… Read more »

Fair Trade and Gifts That Give Back

Learn more about the fair trade gifts in The Good Earth Gift Shop, as well as gifts that give back!

The Basics of Growing Bonsai

What is bonsai? Although many think it’s a kind of plant, bonsai is actually the art form of growing a realistic but miniaturized representation of nature, specifically in a container. Translated, bonsai means planted in a container. Although the word bon-sai is Japanese, the art it described originated in the Chinese empire. In fact, it… 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 »

Top 10 Reasons to Plant Pansies

With cooler weather finally here and summer annuals looking a little worn from lack of rain, it’s time to think about fall color, specifically pansies, violas and panolas.  Never planted fall color before? Here are the top 10 reasons to plant pansies this year! 1  Plant now and enjoy easy care, blooming color throughout fall,… Read more »

Our Favorite Pumpkin Recipes

What says fall more than pumpkin? How about baking a pumpkin to use in pumpkin themed recipes instead of using canned?  If you have been to the grocery store and looked for pumpkin puree recently, there is a good chance you came up empty handed due to the can shortage. But worry not, it’s simple… Read more »