Gooseberry Creek Gardens

11/02/2024

We know the big game is on everyone's mind (and Facebook feed), but we're more excited about this SNEAK PEEK 👀 from our growing partner, Brower Greenhouses!!

Who's ready for the garden center to open?

06/02/2024

Check it out 👇👇

Indiana's state flower getting the recognition it deserves. We may not sell peonies, but we can definitely appreciate them!

And on that note... Only 43 days until spring 🌱🌼

22/06/2023

Planning a vacation this summer? Don't forget to have a plan for your plants!! With the lack of rain and high temps, we wouldn't want you to leave your plant care to chance - even if it's just for a few days 🫠

Find someone you trust to take care of your plants and enjoy a worry-free vacation!

08/06/2023

STORE WARS results 🎉 Lebanon wins again!! 195 likes!! You guys blew everyone else out of the water 😂

08/06/2023

STORE WARS update: We're going to announce the winning store at 5pm, so you've got a little more than an hour to vote on the last post 😁😁 Like your favorite store to show your support!

07/06/2023

STORE WARS PT. 2 💚

Now that we made it through the season, it's time to see if another store can beat out Lebanon for the Store Wars title 😂😂 Like the picture of the location you shop at and we'll see who comes out on top!

05/06/2023

🎉 And that's a wrap on the 2023 season. 🎉 All 5 locations are now sold out and closed for the year.

As always, you guys rock and have made it such a wonderful season for us!! We appreciate everyone who continues to support us year after year. Happy gardening until we see you in 2024! 💚

05/06/2023

Our Marion store has officially closed for the season. This is your LAST CHANCE to shop at our Lebanon and Pendleton locations for the year, hurry in! ⌛

05/06/2023

💲💲 Our DOLLAR DAYS Sale is back!!! 💲💲 **Pendleton, Marion and Lebanon stores only**

Here are our FINAL CLEARANCE PRICES for Monday:
Individual Veggies $1
Herbs $1
Containers $5
Perennials $5
Baskets $10
Elephant Ears and King Tut Grass $5
6" Annuals and Grasses $2
4" Annuals and Geraniums $2
Accent Plants $1
4-packs $.50

Hours will be:
Pendleton & Lebanon : open at 8am
Marion : open at 9am

We will be open until we sell out, so if you still need anything this is your LAST CHANCE!

03/06/2023

Well, you guys cleaned us out today 😅😅. Our Muncie and New Castle locations are officially CLOSED for the season.

Marion, Pendleton and Lebanon will still be BOGO FREE until we run out, so come see us tomorrow for some amazing deals!! Open 10-6 unless we sell out sooner.

03/06/2023

🎉🎉 In case you missed it : EVERYTHING IS BOGO FREE!!! 🎉🎉

All 5 locations until we sell out. Things are going fast today, so hurry in!

03/06/2023

🎉🎉 SURPRISE AGAIN! Everything is now BOGO FREE at all 5 locations!!!! 🎉🎉

If you haven't shopped yet, this may be your last chance - we're selling out of things every day. Stop in this weekend for a BLOWOUT SALE you won't want to miss!

31/05/2023

Hey you! If you haven't picked up your herbs yet, it's not too late.

And if you want to grab some that you can grow inside year-round, here's a guide on which herbs work best.

30/05/2023

SURPRISE!! The wait is over.. Everything we have at all 5 locations is ON SALE 🥳

20% off all remaining items - Hanging baskets, containers, roses, perennials, veggies and more!

We're open 8-7 daily (10-6 on Sundays), so stop in and see us for some AMAZING deals!!

29/05/2023

Remembering and honoring the fallen.

We will be open today from 8-4 at all locations.

26/05/2023

Don't miss out on our Memorial Day FERN SALE!!

Now through Monday (or until we sell out), all 10" hanging fern baskets are ONLY $19.99!!!! That's a steal for these HUGE ferns. Hurry before they're gone!

25/05/2023

📢 BIG NEWS!!!! FERNS ARE ON SALE!

For the first time EVER (probably), our 10" hanging ferns are ON SALE for only $19.99!!

Sale runs today through Monday at 4 p.m. - unless we sell out before then. No limit. Tell all your friends!

24/05/2023

ICYMI - MEMORIAL PLANTERS ARE IN! Everyone’s favorite red, white and blue planters are back for a limited time!!

Hurry in and get them before it’s too late. You won’t want to miss out on these, we promise!

24/05/2023

PRUNING YOUR HERBS: The key is to know how and where to cut your herbs to keep them growing healthy. In general, you should cut right where the leaf (or flower) meets the larger stem or at a junction of stems. Continue all around the plant. It’s best to get to them before they have full-on flowers, but that’s not the end of the world.

KEEP PRUNING: You can prune just about any herb by following the guidelines we’ve laid out. For the woodier types like rosemary, sage, or thyme, they really only need to be pruned once a year to stay healthy. However, if you are harvesting regularly, then pruning will help stimulate growth of your herbs. You will begin to notice that your herbs will be bushier with regular pruning: this is normal…and good!
As you get more confident with pruning your herbs, you won’t feel so guilty about giving them regular trims throughout the growing season. Your herbs will reward you with a bountiful harvest and incredible flavor.

23/05/2023

Any cat owners out there? Have you thought about planting an herb garden your furry friends would LOVE? Here are some herbs that are safe for cats:

- Catnip – stress reliever
- Lemongrass - similar effects to catnip
- Rosemary – natural flea repellent
- Thyme – soothing effects

23/05/2023

One of our most-asked questions - What plants repel mosquitoes? Here's a list of herbs (and other plants we carry) that will do the trick:

Basil, Rosemary, Lavender, Catnip, Lemongrass, Peppermint, Sage, Thyme and Chives - PLUS Citronella and Marigolds

Great for planting near entrances or gathering areas at home or in containers to take camping, etc.

22/05/2023

How to grow herbs to add fresh flavor to your tea - growing, drying and sorting tips. Plus, which herbs are best!

Our editor in chief makes the case for never settling for plain black tea again. Flavored herbal tea made with fresh tea herbs blows the competition out of the water.

21/05/2023

Trying to save room in your garden? Check out this list of veggies that can be grown vertically to take up less of your overall available space.

** We do not carry all varieties listed, but felt it was good info to share as a reference.

21/05/2023

If you’ve seen our last few posts, you know we LOVE a vintage planter vibe - so we’re sharing a few more ideas that excite us. Check your garage or barn for unused containers and give them a new home in your garden!

20/05/2023

We found more inspiration! How cool are these?! We know there are some of you out there holding on to old furniture – why not give it a fresh coat of paint and repurpose it in your garden?

20/05/2023

Something we’ve never seen but seems like a good idea. What do you all think? Would this work for keeping your veggie garden free of pests and pesky weeds?

19/05/2023

Need some inspiration? Check out these repurposed containers 💚. Use what you already have to create unique planters - and be sure to share pictures with us, we’d love to see what you come up with!

19/05/2023

Still one of our favorite questions to ask: Do you prefer CANNING OR FREEZING? (No wrong answers here, just curious on what you've personally had the best luck with)

The list below were voted best veggies for each style of storage. Do you agree or disagree with the results?

CANNING: Beans, Carrots, Peas, Potatoes, Asparagus, Peppers, Tomatoes, Corn, Winter Squash, Beets, Pickled Onions, Pickled Cucumbers, Cabbage

FREEZING: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Spinach, Carrots, Corn, Summer squash, Onions, Asparagus, Artichokes, Brussels Sprouts, Eggplant, Mushrooms

18/05/2023

Tips & Tricks for having the best strawberry yield:

• In-ground gardens, raised beds, and containers are all excellent growing areas.
• Give strawberries room for runners by planting them 18 inches apart. Make sure they get 8 or more hours of sun and are planted in slightly acidic soil.
• Give your native soil a boost by mixing in several inches of aged compost or other rich organic matter. Consider a premium bagged potting mix for growing in containers.
• Give plants 1 to 1.5 inches of water weekly, and avoid wetting the leaves.
• Harvest ripe strawberries in the cool of morning and refrigerate them right away.

June-bearing varieties bear all at once, usually over a period of about 3 weeks.
Everbearing varieties produce a big crop from spring flowers, set light flushes of fruit through summer, and then bloom and bear again in late summer and fall. We carry both, so the choice is yours on which varieties you'd rather have!