Seasonal Tips
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 »
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 »
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!
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 »
Bring Back the Color!
We have been impatiently waiting and…here it is! The perfect time to plant fall/ winter seasonal color such as pansies, violas, panolas, mustard, cabbage and kale has arrived. Planting now while the soil temperatures are still warm is ideal (this is true for trees and shrubs too) because the warm soil will encourage better root… Read more »
Winter Combo Pots
Choose winter hardy plants for containers that offer interest all winter long! The key is to choose evergreens, perennials, ground covers and seasonal color that can last throughout our coldest temperatures in containers. If you typically plant tropical plants in your containers, and aren’t sure about planting evergreens and perennials in them, just remember you… Read more »
