Newsletters

What Plants Can Teach Us About Mental Health at Work

| August 26, 2025 | Categories: Blog, Nature and Wellbeing, Newsletters, Office Design, Plantscaping
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In nature, nothing truly grows alone. Beneath the soil, plants are in constant conversation—sharing resources, warning each other of danger, and adapting together when the world around them changes. This quiet cooperation is what keeps entire ecosystems alive. We aren’t so different. At work and in life, our well-being is deeply tied to the people around us. When one of us struggles, it ripples outward. When we share kindness, understanding, and support, we all grow stronger together. The truth is, modern workplaces can be stressful, especially when pressure is constant and rest feels like a luxury. But by looking to the natural world, we can remember a powerful truth: connection and care aren’t just “nice to have.”… Read More

The ROI of Indoor Plants: How Greenery Boosts Business

| March 31, 2025 | Categories: Biophilia, Biophilic Design, Blog, Indoor Plants, Newsletters, Office Design, Plantscaping
Indoor plants: a smart investment for productivity and design. Photo: GEP When considering improvements for a commercial space, indoor plants might not seem like an obvious return on investment (ROI) factor. But you’d be surprised to learn that well-placed greenery does FAR more than just enhance aesthetics—it delivers measurable benefits that can positively impact your bottom line. From improving employee well-being to elevating client experiences, here’s why investing in indoor plants is a smart business decision.  1. Increased Productivity and Employee Satisfaction Studies have shown that employees in environments with natural elements, including plants, experience higher productivity, reduced stress, and increased job satisfaction.… Read More

Spring Cleaning for Indoor Plants: Essential Care Tips

| March 17, 2025 | Categories: Blog, Good Earth Plant Company Tips, Indoor Plants, Newsletters, Plantscaping
House plant with wrinkled leaves.
Spring is a great time to give your indoor plants the refresh they need. Photo: Adobe Stock Spring is the season of renewal, making it the perfect time to refresh your indoor plants. Whether you have greenery in an office, hotel, lobby, or home, giving your plants a little extra care this season will help them thrive. Here’s how to give your indoor plants a fresh start with a simple spring-cleaning routine.  1. Dust and Clean Leaves Over time, dust can accumulate on plant leaves, blocking sunlight and reducing their ability to photosynthesize. Gently wipe leaves with a damp cloth or give them a quick spray down with water.… Read More

What Nature Teaches Us About Gratitude

| November 25, 2024 | Categories: Biophilic Design, Blog, Good Earth Plant Company, Newsletters
As Thanksgiving approaches, we reflect on the people, opportunities, and experiences that fill our lives with gratitude. At Good Earth Plant Company, working with plants every day reminds us that nature has so much to teach us about thankfulness and balance. 1. The Gift of Patience Nature operates on its own timeline, and it teaches us to slow down and trust the process. A tiny seed doesn’t become a tree overnight; growth takes time, care, and consistency. Plants remind us that good things are worth the wait and that small, steady efforts often lead to the most rewarding outcomes. In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to overlook the value of patience.… Read More

November Good Earth Plants Leaflet Newsletter

| November 22, 2017 | Categories: Architecture and Design, Biophilic Design, Living Walls, Moss Walls, Newsletters
The Good Earth Leaflet Newsletter is ready for you to gobble right up! In this issue: Learn what our Eco-Warrior in Chief Jim Mumford is thankful for Meet our newest Eco-Warrior, Lisa Oliver See our new Living Wall project for Torrey Plaza Check out a spectacular new moss wall Enjoy our holiday events listings Don’t want to miss one? Sign up for the newsletter here.

Catch Up With Top Reader Recommended Blog Posts

| March 9, 2016 | Categories: Blog, Green Roofs, Living Walls, Nature and Wellbeing, Newsletters, Sustainable Living, Water and Water Conservation
Catch up with our top blog posts so far for 2016 on topics including stormwater pollution, nature and well-being, and how to recognize and treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD). If you aren’t receiving our newsletter, sign up here on our home page. We don’t sell your information or spam you, and you can unsubscribe anytime. We don’t like spam either!  

Good Earth Plant Company Leaflet Newsletter: Fall 2015

| September 16, 2015 | Categories: Indoor Plants, Living Walls, Newsletters, Plantscaping, Sustainable Living
Hot off the … laptop! Click here to read the Fall 2015 edition of the Good Earth Plant Company Leaflet newsletter. Highlights this issue include: waterwise tips, our newest featured project, our Calendar full of fun, informative green themed events in San Diego (including our next Open House) and the President’s Letter. Would you like to get our newsletter delivered right to your inbox? Sign up here at the bottom of our home page. All we need is your email address.  

News From Good Earth Plant Company: Spring 2015 Newsletter

| March 20, 2015 | Categories: Case Studies, Newsletters
Good Earth Plant Company Leaflet Newsletter
Click here to read the Spring 2015 edition of the Good Earth Plant Company Leaflet newsletter. Highlights this issue include: Read about our latest activities in the President’s Letter Learn about our latest featured projects Check our Calendar for fun, informative green themed events in San Diego Get our newsletter delivered right to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter email list. Visit the home page of our website and scroll to the end of the page to provide us your email address.

News From Good Earth Plant Company: January 2015 Newsletter

| January 26, 2015 | Categories: Awards & Achievements, Good Earth Plant Company Tips, Newsletters
Good Earth Plant Company Leaflet Newsletter
Click here to read the January 2015 edition of the Good Earth Plant Company Leaflet newsletter. Highlights this issue include: Read about our latest activities in the President’s Letter Learn about our latest featured projects See photos of living walls in Shanghai, China Check our Calendar for fun, informative green themed events in San Diego Get our newsletter delivered right to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter email list. Visit the home page of our website and scroll to the end of the page to provide us your email address.

A Merry Message from Jim Mumford and Good Earth Plants

| December 24, 2014 | Categories: Green Roofs, Living Walls, Newsletters
Ho Ho Ho! The holidays are upon us. The Good Earth Elves have been busy decorating our clients’ homes and businesses for the season, including our custom creations for commercial clients Qualcomm and Illumina. My busy travel schedule not only taught me a lot, it made me appreciate San Diego even more than I already do. Out of the four conferences, I thoroughly enjoyed Nashville (it was cold – 28 degrees) and the Cities Alive Conference. Lots of Jim in Plants conversations about green roofs and living walls (vertical gardens) and how to design them, what system and plants to use and how to maintain them long term.… Read More