Believe it or not, the spring season officially begins Monday March 20 and Mother Nature has kept us primed with lots of beneficial moisture this winter. All seasoned Rocky Mountain gardeners know the nice weather we have is going to be mixed with cold and snow for the next several weeks. Let it snow right now and send sunny skies in April and May when... Read More
Early spring gardening in Colorado is challenging. First it snows, then the sun comes out to warm things up and we get excited…then it snows again. Typical Rocky Mountain Spring. But what does that mean? For all of you that have lived in this area for some time, you know this is normal. Our landscape plants should be fine, short of tree and branch damage... Read More
March 21st is officially Spring! Here at Creek Side Gardens, we want you to be ready to get your gardens, patio pots, vegetable gardens and landscaping up to speed. Not only do we have our usual varieties of products and supplies but this year we are proud to offer some new product lines. New products essential for your 2023 gardening season Preen – Early season weed preventor – A... Read More
Welcome back Creek Sider’s to the 2023 season. With spring approaching there is a lot happening at Creek Side Gardens. The Green Team has been busy refreshing the Gift Shop and the Glasshouse. We think you will find some interesting and exciting changes to explore in these areas. Not to mention a great start to the planting season in the greenhouses. The greenhouses are always... Read More
Annual flowers are the most colorful flowers that will bloom all summer. Especially grown in Hanging Baskets or Container Gardens for enjoyment on your porch or patio. Annual flowers are also used in flower garden ground beds, usually in the form of 6-pak bedding plants. Again, colorful flowers all summer long. Variety Evaluations After careful evaluation last summer, the very best flower varieties for growing... Read More
The arrival of longer days heralds the first real sign that spring is on the way! Your Community Greenhouse staff of Green Team professionals are busy preparing for what will certainly be another great growing and gardening experience. Greenhouse Preparation The planting season at Creek Side begins by preparing the greenhouses. Clean up the floors, turn on the heat and water. The containers to be... Read More
Home vegetable gardeners love the Creek Side vegetable plant program! All our herbs and vegetables are Grown Fresh™ in the Creek Side greenhouse under our watchful care to help ensure you receive the best plants available. Do a little research ahead of time and find info on each of the Creek Side varieties to find what might work best in your garden. Tomatoes All your... Read More
Spring Planning for Creek Side Gardens begins the previous summer with an evaluation of the season. What worked well and what needs improvement. We begin making the adjustments we need to make so that everything is just a little closer to perfect. And since summer is prime time for growing, this is our best opportunity to take a good look at each variety of annual... Read More
Creek Side Gardens operates a community greenhouse that adds color to people’s lives. Inquire below to join the Creek Side Gardens Green Team this upcoming spring season. Retail Associate Do you love to work outdoors? Do you love working with plants? Are you a people person and enjoy working with customers? We are seeking strong candidates for retail associates. Retail experience is helpful but not... Read More
The Creek Side Gift Shop has become a popular destination for customers looking for a ‘hostess’ gift. Popular because over the years our visitors have appreciated the big selection of fun, interesting and useful options available in a wide price range. This time of year, there are many holiday parties for you to attend and you want to be sure to appreciate your host for... Read More
