Arkansas gardening

Zone 7 has medium length growing season. Most vegetable varieties will have no problem maturing before your first frost date.

The semitropical climate of Arkansas lends it well to growing a wide assortment of tender perennials that won’t survive in cooler or drier climates. USDA

The Arkansas Gardening Calendar is a great resource that will give you an idea on the timing of everything green! From protecting certain plants from temperatures to when to spray for certain types of insects. Use this resource for all of your annual garden planning.

Native plants are great for the home landscape because they are reliable showy performers that need minimal care. There are many definitions for native plants—native to Arkansas, native to the south, or simply native to the United States. See a list of Arkansas native plants and shrubs to suit the conditions in your yard.

Powerful Perennials for Arkansas...here at The Good Earth, we grow most of our own perennials so we know what does well & what consistently re-blooms here!

year-round gardening chart! (this is for Arkansas, but it is the same planting zone as me)

Here's a visual guide on how to start a community garden with pictures and ideas from a successful project in Jasper, Arkansas:

Visit the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Arkansas for a beautiful and educational outdoor

Growing herbs in Arkansas is made easier with our free herb gardening resources. Your local county extension agent has more information.

Arkansas is in USDA plant hardiness zones 6-8. Planting vegetable seeds or transplants at the correct time is important to getting the most out of your garden. Knowing your first and last frost dates will help you start your vegetable seeds at the right time.