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
Starting seeds indoors offers an opportunity to exercise your green thumb before the warm spring weather rolls around. If you have particular vegetable or flower varieties you love, but do not find them at the nursery, consider looking for seed and starting them yourself. Now is the time of the year to plan that out. Starting seeds indoors now also extends your gardening season, allowing... Read More
It’s always exciting to see pollinators in our gardens, but the monarch butterfly seems to hold a special place in our hearts. The Colorado Front Range is the eastern boundary for the adult monarch’s migratory path from southern Canada to central Mexico. Monarchs can be seen along the Front Range between June (heading north) and September (heading back south). How can we attract those boundary... 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
The “secret” to success with taking care of house plants is to create the same ideal conditions as they would enjoy in their native habitat. Indoor Plant Lighting Wondering what plant to put where? Here’s an indoor plant lighting guide to four categories of light exposure for house plants. Sunny (direct sun) location? Within 2 feet of a south- or southwest-facing window. Windowsills flooded with... Read More
A well-designed garden provides interest from early spring through late autumn, and beyond if you also select plants for winter structure. But, for the main growing season, much of that interest comes from flowering and foliage plants. Gardeners who want a lower maintenance landscape would be wise to look for perennial plants that are both easy-to-grow and offer a long blooming period. Most perennial plants flower... 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
Learn About Your Hardiness Zone Outdoor plants are rated by hardiness zone. Choose your outdoor garden plants based on what hardiness zone is appropriate for our zone – Zone 5. A warm zone plant like 7 8 will not survive the winter in a cooler zone like zone 4. Learn the Crucial Vocab Annual/ Perennial – annual plants will die at the end of the... Read More
As the cold days and nights of winter begin to thaw, so do the doldrums in our bodies and mind. Thinking about the pending spring lifts our spirits and gives us hope for the upcoming warmer days. Plants and flowers, beautiful landscapes, community parks and natural environments make us feel good, improve our moods and increase our energy levels. Soothing our mind, body and soul.... 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
