Plan ahead and be equipped with garden supplies that you will find helpful this season. FERTILIZERS Jack’s – Our mainstay fertilizer that we sell and grow with is Jack’s. The Petunia Feed is for ALL flowers in containers and a great start the season fertilizer. Round out the trio with the All Purpose and Bloom Booster. Down To Earth (Organic) – New this season is... Read More
March is an excellent time to get started on garden cleanup projects. With a little warmer weather, we are anxious to get in the garden and breath in the fresh spring air. But it is too early for planting. So, plan on cleanup projects this month and get them out of the way. Then when the weather really warms up in April, Creek Side Grown... 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
Wow, the weather lately has been unbelievably warm and bright. Some of us think it has been a little too nice. Because we know we have more winter ahead. March and April can be our largest snowfall months on average. Not to mention more freezing temperatures. Everything in the landscape will appreciate the moisture. So, what do we early gardening enthusiasts do? Let us do... Read More
The “secret” to success with taking care of house plants is to create the same ideal conditions as they would enjoy in their native habitat. Indoor Plant Lighting Wondering what plant to put where? Here’s an indoor plant lighting guide to four categories of light exposure for house plants. Sunny (direct sun) location? Within 2 feet of a south- or southwest-facing window. Window sills flooded... 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
With spring approaching there is a lot happening at Creek Side Gardens. Planting of geraniums and perennials has been going on for the past couple of weeks. These plants need a head start so they are ready for you when spring arrives. In March we start on the XL container gardens and hanging baskets. You are always welcome to visit and tour the greenhouses. Garden... 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. Thrillers – Spikes & Cordyline Use Dracaena spikes or red leaf Cordylines as the... 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
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
