“Hardening off” may sound like some sort of difficult preparation for a college exam. Take heart. It isn’t. It isn’t even hard! Hardening off refers to the process of acclimating plants from indoor temperatures to the outdoors. Because plants usually are grown in greenhouses (or, as seedlings in our kitchen window!), they’ve been pampered. They need to be introduced slowly to the elements of wind... Read More
The Creek Side Garden shop is filling up with new products every week. Along with the colorful bird feeders and hummingbird feeders, new garden art just arrived. Solar Lanterns As your outdoor entertainment picks up often the best times are when the sun goes down. Running on solar ‘batteries’ make sure your ON switch is set and get ready to be wowed. Glowing lanterns with... Read More
Everyone needs support in their lives and so do your plants. As your perennials, vegetables, vines, and roses begin to grow, you will realize very quickly that they will need support which will help your plants reach their full potential and improve the appearance of your garden. Here at Creek Side Gardens, we have several different types of support for all different types of plants.... Read More
We love having houseplants in our home. They breathe life into a house and add a nice colorful flair. Houseplants bring a wonderful, lovely dose of nature indoors where you need it most, further helping us by purifying the air in our homes. At some point, you might notice some unwelcome visitors making your houseplants their home. Fungus gnats, also known as soil gnats, are... Read More
How to Propagate a Plant in Water Step 1. For vining plants like philodendrons, pothos, and monsteras, find the node on the plant’s stem to choose where you’d like to make your cutting. The node is the small, raised bump that can be found on the opposite side of the stem than the leaf. The most important step in propagation is making sure you have... Read More
Terrarium gardening is a great way to express your own style and creativity through assorted plants and special containers. Choosing the right terrarium plants makes it easy to enjoy these spectacular houseplants without fussing over their care. Where do you start? You can make incredible gardens using a wide variety of different containers—many of which you may already have at home. Think outside the box,... Read More
One of our favorite things about gardening and working with nature is the change of seasons. Each change of season brings new hopes, attitudes, and opportunities. Spring into Action! Springtime is arguably the most exciting of all the seasonal changes because it really feels like a new beginning. We can scratch last year’s experiences off the map and begin anew. A fresh start for fulling... Read More
“Spring” Into Action is the motto at Creek Side Gardens for 2024! Now is a great time to start prepping for seed sowing outdoors and indoors. Microgreens and Sprout Seeds Here is a fun way to start seeds indoors and the rewards are immediate! Not only are microgreens and sprouts healthy snacks they are fun to watch grow. Many varieties germinate in 3-5 days and... Read More
10 days to go and the crunch has begun. Here at Creek Side, we still have some great gifts to gather up for your friends and family. Gift Certificates Not sure what to give? Creek Side Gardens gift certificates are a perfect choice! Get ready for the 2024 season with a gift that gardeners will love to spend next season. Game Night Puzzles and popcorn... Read More
Personal Gifts In addition to everyone else, Creek Side Gardens offers great personal gifts. Remember to treat yourself to a new hand lotion, winter gloves or jewelry. Scented candles will fill your house with the feel of the holidays as well as soothe your soul during the hustle and bustle of the season. Treat yourself to a new holiday inspired towel for your holiday gatherings... Read More
