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Seasonal Tips

colorful begonias in bloom showing different types of begonias

All About Begonias

Begonias are one of our most popular plants and there are so many to choose from!  Each has unique characteristic and therefore, different purposes in the landscape (or home).  As we approach the spring planting season, we thought you might want to learn more about these versatile, eye-catching and easy to grow plants. Wax Begonia… Read more »

Flower Power: How to Keep Annuals Blooming All Season Long!

  Here are some strategies we utilize at the Good Earth Garden to help keep our annuals blooming all season long. Our first step is getting the right fertilizer. Does fertilizer matter?  Take a look at the image above; one was fertilized regularly with the appropriate fertilizer where as the other received no fertilizer at… Read more »

Colorful Annuals that Love the Heat!

  Cora Cascade Vinca (shown above in Bright Rose color) This has quickly become one of our favorite plants for many reasons!  It has all the wonderful characteristics of regular upright vinca, such as consistent blooming, thrives in heat and sun, AND requires less water than many other warm season annuals. The Cora series of… Read more »

cool season vegetables growing in a garden bed

Cool Season Veggies

Cool season vegetables are some of the first crops gardeners can grow each year, thriving in cooler temperatures and tolerating light frosts. These vegetables grow best in late winter and early spring, making them ideal for gardeners in Arkansas who want an early harvest. Knowing when and how to plant cool season vegetables helps ensure… Read more »

A hand holds four seed packets—sunflower, squash, broccoli, and zinnia—next to a green garden trowel labeled Dig In and a 50-pot greenhouse kit box, perfect for starting seeds indoors.

Starting Seeds Indoors: A Step by Step Guide

Are you wanting to break the winter blues by starting your garden early? Curious about how to start seeds indoors or what to do and when? Starting seeds indoors is a very rewarding way to grow your garden vegetables and flowers alike. So why would you want to start with your own seeds?  There are… Read more »

A garden display features numerous shiny blue ceramic spheres on wooden tables, surrounded by colorful blooming flowers and green plants, with a decorative metal sign visible in the background.

Gift Ideas for Gardeners!

  Most of us have a gardener in our lives and they may or may not feel like planting that perfect plant this time of year. So here are some gift ideas for gardeners, some enhance gardens, some pamper gardeners, and some make gardening easier.  Some just let them know you understand and appreciate how… Read more »