Oktoberfest is a two-week festival originated in Munich, Germany that celebrates beer, food, and culture. It’s held annually and ends on the first Sunday of October. The Beer Oktoberfest is known for its beer, which is typically served in one-liter mugs called “Mass”. In Germany, the festival features beer from six local breweries that adhere to Germany’s beer purity law, which limits ingredients to water, malt, hops,... Read More
Cover crops or “green manures” have gone hand in hand with agricultural practices for a long time. Cover crops naturally re-enrich soil, protect it from erosion due to rain or wind, improve its texture, and feed soil organisms, which maintain a healthy ecosystem in the soil, breaking down minerals and nutrients that feed plants. As gardeners, our success is directly tied to the soil in... Read More
As August comes to an end, here in the Creek Side Gardens gift shop we shift from summer scents, such as lavender, to the smell of Spicy Apple and Pumpkin Spice. When you visit the gift shop this time of year, these scents will hit your nose, and you will know that a new season has arrived. Come shop for a new fall candle and... Read More
Lavender is a terrific mid-season summer perennial in our Colorado climate. Loves the sun, the heat and a little opportunity to dry out in between irrigation applications. Enjoy the flowers and share with the pollinators. And/or harvest the flowers to create scented crafts. Lavandula angustifolia is a small shrub native to the Mediterranean, despite its common name of “English lavender”. Lavender likes cool winters and... Read More
Not as much of a problem in Colorado, due to our hot, dry conditions. But slugs are one of the most common garden pests, though unlike most other chewing critters you find in your garden, they aren’t insects. Instead, slugs are land-dwelling mollusks that are more closely related to clams than beetles or caterpillars. Facing a slug infestation is serious business, filled with slime trails,... Read More
2024 Colorado Farm Fresh Directory As a Colorado agricultural producer and grower, Creek Side Gardens is a Colorado Proud member, representing an elite group of Colorado growers promoting a vast array of agricultural products. From flowers to fruits, vegetables to grains, cattle to chickens, Colorado growers and their families share their labor of love with Colorado consumers. Creek Side is honored to once again be... 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
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
