Not only does the warm weather we are experiencing right now, make it feel like spring, it feels like summer is right around the corner. But for all of you that have lived in the Rocky Mountain growing region for some time…you know…there is more cold, snow, rain and freezing temperatures on the way. For early gardening enthusiasts, let’s stick with the plan for success... Read More
The Green Team is in full swing planting annuals and perennials at Creek Side Gardens. Container Gardens & Hanging Baskets All the greenhouses are filling up with the big, beautiful plants you expect from us. Over the last three weeks the first round of Grown Fresh container gardens and hanging baskets have been planted in an assortment of sizes. More and more Geraniums, Petunias, Calibrachoa/... Read More
Rolling into the month of March, most of we avid gardeners are feeling like we are ready to get going in the garden. Best bet is to continue with garden clean-up and preparation. Cut back your ornamental grasses. Remove large pieces of garden debris. Add Natures Yield Organic Compost to the soil. But if you are anxious to be the first person on your block... Read More
On March 20th it will officially be spring! While the weather is warming up and giving all of us the itch to garden again, be ready with these garden essentials to have on hand. The Creek Side Garden Shop is fully stocked and ready for the start of a brand new gardening season. Don’t hesitate to ask questions or examine product options with our Green... Read More
How the Green Team rang in the New Year 2026! planted thousands of perennial plants including over 400 varieties planted thousands of Geraniums and other annual plants received new pottery orders and other garden art new houseplants of all sizes have arrived The revamped ‘garden shop’ is filling up with garden supplies, decorative outdoor décor as well as some of your favorites of towels, candles,... Read More
The Green Team is working diligently to prepare everything for the 2026 season. Every February we count down to our ‘reopening date’. This year it is Monday, February 16th. The past six weeks have been filled with planting crops, receiving retail supplies such as pottery, fertilizers, seeds and more. Planning the garden shop layout, glasshouse displays for houseplants and so much more. Fresh Houseplants and... Read More
You may think that in the downtime of January, the Creek Side Green Team team is off on a beach somewhere, but we are hard at work to ensure a successful growing season for our gardeners! This week the Creek Side team unloaded over 8000 perennials to begin our growing season (with more to come)! Small starter plants called “plugs” will be planted into quart... Read More
This season, Thanksgiving was a little later later and right about now we are scrambling to find the perfect gift for our family, friends, hostesses and even ourselves. Creek Side is a perfect place to stop in for a variety of gifts. Towels – Geometry, Counter Couture, Mary Lake Thompson towels, Swedish dish cloths and Beeswax food wraps; a hostess gift or a new one... Read More
In the autumn season, we want to enhance our space with natural elements and festive décor for the season. One way to do this is to create a DIY table runner for your main dining table, a credenza or mantel. DIY Table Runner Directions – Creek Side Style 1) Start with natural elements; moss, fall leaves, twigs and berries. Lay out the moss as the... Read More
Everyone is unique in their style of what gift giving means to them. Some relish the traditional gift for the holiday while others pride themselves on being able to grow a living thing during the winter months. A tale of 2 styles; two of the most popular choices are candles (traditional) holiday décor or blooming holiday plants to watch grow and flourish such as Amaryllis... Read More
