The Good-to-Grow garden showcases plants that grow easily and do well in our sometimes challenging location in Southern Indiana. Special emphasis is given to plants that can be started from seed.  Selected varieties are singled out for additional testing by Master Gardeners in their home gardens. Information on these varieties is then compiled and made available to visitors.

Additionally a Lasagna Garden test area showcases this novel method of gardening that uses layers of different organic materials built up on top of the existing soil. Visitors can compare the growth of plants in the lasagna garden with control plants nearby. (Garden sponsored by Walter Patterson, Jim Bratt and an anonymous donor.)