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Fruit Trees in Arkansas
Keep reading for details on growing fruit trees in Arkansas! Home gardening as a hobby experienced huge growth last year and we are expecting this trend to continue. With this trend in mind, and knowing that many in our community are interested in either adding onto their ‘grocery’ garden or getting started, we are… Read more »
How to Grow Blueberries in Arkansas!
Learn how to plant and care for blueberry plants in Arkansas
The Basics of Growing Bonsai
What is bonsai? Although many think it’s a kind of plant, bonsai is actually the art form of growing a realistic but miniaturized representation of nature, specifically in a container. Translated, bonsai means planted in a container. Although the word bon-sai is Japanese, the art it described originated in the Chinese empire. In fact, it… Read more »
Screening Plants for Arkansas Landscapes
Learn all about screening plants for Arkansas landscapes in this blog post.
What is Spreader Sticker?
Learn how to get rid of hard to kill weeds such as wild onion, and why using Spreader Sticker is so important.
Winter Soil Samples
Collecting Soil Samples Winter is a great time of year to take soil samples in to your county University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension office. Dig down 6-8 inches deep in the area you would like tested, and get a variety of samples from each area. For example, take samples from several areas in your lawn… Read more »
Christmas Tree Recycling
Tips on how to repurpose your cut Christmas tree into a bird habitat and get the kids involved in a winter outdoor activity
The Gift Shop
Christmas gift ideas from The Good Earth Gift Shop
