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Soil pH. Why does it matter?
Why does it matter? Soil pH should matter to all of us because it matters to plants. Many plants, from trees to shrubs, from perennials to turfgrasses, have pH preferences so strong, they might as well be called requirements. Ignoring plant needs such as soil pH could result in plant decline, all the way up… Read more »
Great Holiday Plants For Gifts and Decorating
Learn all about several Christmas plants, perfect for giving as gifts and for use in Christmas decor in your home or business.
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.
Adding Landscape Interest with Ornamental Grasses
What is an ornamental grass? Ornamental grasses are showy grasses, usually grown for their plumes, which is what grass blooms are called. They may also be chosen for leaf color or features; such as zebra grass and purple fountain grass. Plumes usually start appearing in late summer into early fall and last throughout the… 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 »
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 »
What is a Pollinator?
Learn more about the important role pollinators have in our ecosystem.