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Perennials Arriving for 2026

You may think that in the downtime of January, the Creek Side Green Team team is off on a beach somewhere, but we are hard at work to ensure a successful growing season for our gardeners! This week the Creek Side team unloaded over 8000 perennials to begin our growing season (with more to come)! Small starter plants called “plugs” will be planted into quart... Read More

Christmas is Coming Fast!

This season, Thanksgiving was a little later later and right about now we are scrambling to find the perfect gift for our family, friends, hostesses and even ourselves.  Creek Side is a perfect place to stop in for a variety of gifts. Towels – Geometry, Counter Couture, Mary Lake Thompson towels, Swedish dish cloths and Beeswax food wraps; a hostess gift or a new one... Read More

DIY Autumn Table Runner – Creek Side Style

In the autumn season, we want to enhance our space with natural elements and festive décor for the season. One way to do this is to create a DIY table runner for your main dining table, a credenza or mantel. DIY Table Runner Directions – Creek Side Style 1) Start with natural elements; moss, fall leaves, twigs and berries. Lay out the moss as the... Read More

Glow it or Grow it

Everyone is unique in their style of what gift giving means to them.  Some relish the traditional gift for the holiday while others pride themselves on being able to grow a living thing during the winter months. A tale of 2 styles; two of the most popular choices are candles (traditional) holiday décor or blooming holiday plants to watch grow and flourish such as Amaryllis... Read More

Fall and Holiday Gift Trends for 2025

Creek Side Fall and Holiday Gift Shop is OPEN! As the economy continues to challenge our checkbooks, here at Creek Side Gardens we try to focus on the gifts that work with every budget.  Additionally, customers are shopping earlier to get the gifts they want to get for friends and family. Demographics change, people move on, and we must stay abreast of the ever-changing trends. ... Read More

Fall Has Arrived in the Gift Shop – 180 degree turn

By mid-August, it’s time to set the gift shop for the upcoming fall season.  Even though the outside temps are still in the 90’s, we embrace the new gift selections with enthusiasm for the upcoming cooler days. The selections will continue to grow and evolve in the next few months.  For now, here are some great gift ideas to get you started. Himalayan Candles – Made... Read More

More Big Summer Color

The Creek Side Grown Fresh Big Summer Color Program is in full swing!  Flower varieties selected are great warm season temperature choices.  Keep them watered and enjoy colorful flowers all summer long. Summer Loving Container Gardens & Hanging Baskets Mid-summer combos featuring especially heat tolerant annuals like Lantana, Scaevola and Angelonia are available in 12″ Patio Pots and Hanging Baskets.  Designed to handle the summer... Read More

Grown Fresh Summer Color!

Big Summer Color The Creek Side Grown Fresh Big Summer Color Program is in full swing!  Big beautiful blooming plants in 6” diameter pots are loaded with fresh summer color to spruce up your porch, patio and garden.  Varieties selected are great warm temperature choices grown in a large pot size to hold moisture a little longer. These plants are already BIG!.  Imagine assembling 2,... Read More

Creek Side Kick-Off to Summer

Summer is here and the time is right….to visit the Creek Side Gardens for Annual Flowers, Perennials, Roses, Shrubs and Trees and Vegetables.  Beautiful, colorful Grown Fresh flowers and soothing greens all around.  Just imagine what your patio and landscape will look like? Hanging Baskets & Container Gardens Our Annual Hanging Baskets and Container Gardens love the warm temperatures and long days and show it... Read More

Greenhouse Planting Progress Report

Mother Nature has kept  us primed with lots of beneficial moisture this winter.  With beautiful spring-like days in between.  But 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 now and send sunny skies in April and May when we really need it the most! Container... Read More