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The Tropics Have Arrived in Colorado

Our semi-trailer from Florida pulled in last week delivering our tropical plants. Each season, these tropical selections give we Coloradoans a taste of living in a tropical climate! Here we will highlight our 2026 selections. Hibiscus The hibiscus flower is large, striking, and trumpet-shaped and comes in a range of bright colors. Grows all over in warm climates, such as Hawaii. By watering and fertilizing... Read More

It’s Getting Exciting at the Gardens!

The Creek Side Green Team knows that Springtime is here, as we have spent the last two months planting in the Greenhouse to get ready.  You will see our beautiful annual flower combinations that we have created when you stop by to visit The Greenhouse.  Plus our big selection of Grown Fresh perennials available in the nursery –  fully hardened-off and ready for planting in... Read More

Colorado Spring Lottery

The temperatures in April and May read AND feel like a random quick pick from a Lotto Ticket.  65-21-42-10-39-70. What’s a gardener to do? Even though it has been a very warm start to the spring season, April could still be one of our snowiest months so we Colorado gardeners should be patient, however there are some things we can do.  While we are waiting... Read More

Ready to Go for Spring!

Outdoor Living Garden Shop with garden art, birdbaths, pottery, fountains, benches, kinetic spinners, decorative, garden stakes.  Nice selection of colorful porch coir doormats to choose from. ‘Cool Wave’ pansy baskets are a great pop of color to your outdoor living space. Pansies are cold tolerant and hardy.  Pansy Bowls and Baskets ready for the season!  Pop off the hanger and your Cool Wave Pansy Basket... Read More

The Early Spring Cool Season Begins

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

What’s Growin’ On for 2026?

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

Early Season Flowers and Plants

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

Get Your Garden Essentials at the Garden Shop

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

Creek Side Gardens 2026

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

Stop By to Visit 2026

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