General
Arkansas Diamonds Program
What is an Arkansas Diamond plant? Arkansas Diamonds are locally grown plants proven to be tough in Arkansas. New plant selections have been chosen and released each year since 2015! Arkansas gardeners now have quite a proven selection of plants to choose from with confidence in plant performance. How were these plants selected? Arkansas Diamonds… Read more »
How to Cultivate a Cutting Garden
There are so many plants that work well in cut arrangements! Notice we left out the word ‘flower’; some of the most interesting additions to an arrangement are interesting greenery or stems. Proper planning will get you the best results. If you want to harvest and arrange year-round, you might need to add larger plant… Read more »
Captivated by Peonies
Beautiful, showy and full of romance, the flowers from the Peony make it to both weddings, and simple bouquets for around the home. Nostalgic, for many of us, the sight of Peonies remind of us of grandparents, or any loved ones who grew these year after year. That casual, simple elegance is what keeps… Read more »
How to Make a Kokedama
What is a kokedama anyway? It’s a form of Japanese art, that as a literal translation, means moss (koke) and ball (dama). Like bonsai, it’s not the actual plant but how the plant is being grown that makes it a kokedama. Our creative, artistic co-worker Angie decided to make some of these up, presenting the… Read more »
How to Plant a B&B Tree or Shrub
Let’s start at the beginning; what is a B&B anyway? When you shop for trees or shrubs, you might have an opportunity to choose between one in a container or a B&B. B&B stands for ball and burlap; this is when a plant has been grown in the ground. Once a field grown plant is… Read more »
SASCU Providence Farm 2021 Update
2021 Update from Byaruhanga Innocent (on site Executive Director): Greetings from Providence Farm in Uganda! It’s coming to close to two years since the world was hit by COVID 19 and as you know, ministries like ours which thoroughly depends on donations, were struck hard by the pandemic because most of the people that used… Read more »
Philodendron Fun
Philodendron fun; learn all about philodendrons and other Arum family plants including Monsteras and Pothos, inlcuding how to care for them.
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!
