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Japanese Maple Restock: June 2026

We’re excited to share that we received a fresh batch of Japanese Maples about a week ago and  they are looking as gorgeous and lovely as ever! There are quite a few different forms, mature sizes and individual plant characteristics across our Japanese Maple inventory.  We are writing this to share more about these new… Read more »

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2026 Father’s Day Gift Guide

Father’s Day is fast approaching – this Sunday, June 21st! Our Burger Boy is all prepped and ready – how about you? If you still haven’t found a Father’s Day gift, never fear – we have all sorts of great gadgets and gizmos ready and available! High-Quality Lawn and Gardening Tools We are currently carrying… Read more »

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Where to Buy Landscaping Materials in Little Rock

Where to buy landscaping materials in Little Rock is a common question when you finally reach the point in a home project where all the dreaming, researching, and planning turns into the ever-important shopping list. Once you know what you need, the next step is finding the right place to buy your materials. If you’re… Read more »

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Best Plants for Landscaping in Arkansas

Is a landscape project on your to–do list, and are you trying to figure out the best plants for landscaping which actually works in Arkansas? Whether you are in the dreaming phase, or are almost ready to dig in, the right information will get you going in the right direction!  Here are the key factors… Read more »

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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 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 »

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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 »

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How to Grow Potatoes in a Growing Bag or Container

Yes, potatoes can be grown in containers or in fabric growing bags with great success! Here are some of the advantages: Uses Less Space You Can Create Your Own Good Soil Allows the Roots to Spread Out Easier to Add Layers of Soil as It Grows Allows You to Move Your Plants Easily to Follow… Read more »