Seasonal Tips
Poinsettia Care
History Here are a few interesting tidbits about poinsettias; they are named after Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States Minister to Mexico. He introduced the plant to the US in 1825. Poinsettias are widely considered and most popularly sold as a Christmas plant. As legends tell it, in 16th century Mexico, a poor girl… Read more »
How to Grow Christmas Cactus
There are actually 3 different kinds of cactus that look similar and have one of three names; Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter cactus. While it may seem like they are all the same, there is a difference. It’s all in the leaf shape. Thanksgiving Cactus Although they are commonly called Christmas cactus, the ones pictures above… 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!
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 several different local artists, including our own Landscape Planning and Construction team member, Chad! The mugs and bowls pictured above are… Read more »
Pick of the Week, Our Team’s Favorites
It’s really fun for us to find out what our team member favorites are, and we thought you might be interested too! Each week, we will add a new favorite to the top of this blog post. That way, you not only know what we are crushing on this week, but also previous weeks as… Read more »
Transplanting Perennials in the Fall
Have overgrown perennials on one side of your garden and scarce to none on the other? Looking to rearrange the layout of a few beds? Whatever the reasons you may have for wanting to spruce up your garden, fall is the perfect time of year to make these changes! Perennials to Divide Some of the… 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 »
