Well, if you were Julius Caesar on March 15, 44 B.C. it was a matter of life or death. In his case, the latter. The Ides of March or in Latin: Idus Martiae – “A divided March,” signified the death of Caesar and subsequently became the historical dividing point in the Roman timeline, from the period known as the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire. From the... Read More
Your Creek Side Green Team is feeling the spring fever in a big way this weekend, just like everybody else in the Denver area. We are lucky in that we can exercise our spring fever by planting flowers in the greenhouse. Our greenhouses are equipped with furnaces and cooling fans so that we can re-create spring like conditions for growing spring and summer flowers right... Read More
In honor of National Pig Day, (March 1 – yes, it’s a real day set aside to celebrate our porcine friends), play a card game of Pig, curl up on the couch and watch one of the memorable pig movies-Charlotte’s Web or Babe, and enjoy a tasty meal of Himmel und Erde – Heaven and Earth! This hearty main dish originates from Germany. The name... Read More
One of the best aspects of gardening and working with nature is the change of seasons. And with each change of seasons brings new hopes, attitudes and opportunities. Springtime is arguably the most exciting of all the season changes because it really feels like a new beginning. We can wipe last year’s experiences off the map and begin anew. A fresh start as it were... Read More
Microgreens and sprouts are trending everywhere from cooking shows and magazines to fancy restaurants and food trucks. But here’s the secret—you can grow microgreens and sprouts right in your kitchen for pennies! Microgreens are young, leafy vegetables or herbs that are harvested just above the soil line when the plant is 1–2 inches tall. Microgreens include the first pair of leaves, called cotyledons, and the... Read More
Most people associate the month of February with Valentine’s Day and sweethearts, but did you know it is also Potato Lover’s Month?! Each medium-sized potato is fat-, cholesterol- and sodium-free. With only 110 calories, it provides more potassium than 2 bananas and 45% of the Daily Value of vitamin C. The American Heart Association has certified this powerhouse heart healthy food. An ancient vegetable, potatoes... Read More
Don’t you just love that the days are getting longer? We are beginning to move out of the dark, depths of winter and our days a little lighter at the beginning and end of every day. That gets us excited, it gets feeling good about our life and about our world. Why is that? Research shows that it is hard wired into our beings. Plants... Read More
Take advantage of the 2017 Colorado Free Days coming up at our local attractions. Because we all contribute to these organizations through our cultural facilities sales tax, free days are offered periodically throughout the year. Following is a list of Free Days this spring. Children’s Museum – 4-8pm – Mar. 7, Apr. 4, May 2 2121 Children’s Museum Drive, Denver, CO... Read More
Even though the store is closed, your Green Team has been busy preparing for the upcoming season. Deliveries of planting supplies such as potting soil and empty planting containers are rolling in, signaling the beginning of another growing season. Fresh young plants arrive in another week and the greenhouse planting begins. We start with geraniums for our beautiful combination Container Gardens. We want them to... Read More
You don’t need a summer day to enjoy a twist on this seasonal activity! Look ahead in the forecast to determine if a local park close to home or a mountain park will be best suited for your Winter Picnic. Check out the site for an open pit fireplace (and regulations) for an impromptu warm-up station and maybe a few roasted marshmallows. As with any... Read More
