Who knew that your community greenhouse, garden center and nursery would feature a home décor shop with some of the most fun, interesting and eclectic pieces of unique home décor found anywhere? This is especially noticeable during the holiday time! Certainly one of the biggest surprises for our first-time visitors. The interior designers at Creek Side Gardens Indoor Living Décor and Gift Shop are challenged... Read More
‘What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.’ ~ William Shakespeare As the temperatures begin to dip towards the freezing mark and below, it’s an excellent time to prepare the rose bed for a long winter’s nap! Here are five basic steps from the Denver Rose Society’s publication, “Growing Roses in Colorado,” which will help get... Read More
MICROWAVE ‘CHOCOLATE’ MUG CAKE AS THE FALL EVENINGS BEGIN TO COOL, WE TURN OUR THOUGHTS TO THOSE SPECIAL TREATS THAT WARM OUR INSIDES AND SATISFY OUR TASTEBUDS. THIS RECIPE IS A GOOD WAY TO “EAT ONLY ONE” OR INDIVIDUALIZE FOR A GROUP! HAVE FUN EXPERIMENTING WITH YOUR FAVORITE CAKE FLAVORS, TOO! DRY INGREDIENTS 4 TABLESPOONS CAKE FLOUR 4 TABLESPOONS SUGAR 2 TABLESPOONS COCOA WET INGREDIENTS ONE... Read More
At Creek Side Gardens we believe that joy comes from being connected and making active contributions to the community. Our free community events create a place where we come together to celebrate the seasons all through the calendar year. The Event Season at Creek Side Gardens has been especially fun, exciting and successful this year. Annual Event Calendar Here Our August Summer Harvest Celebration featured... Read More
Are you interested in creating your own indoor garden? Have you thought about planting your own terrarium? Or succulent garden? Or herb garden? Or air plant creation? You are welcome to visit Creek Side Gardens anytime to create your own personalized garden. And your Green Team staff of gardening experts will help you plan and plant/ assemble your creation! The steps involved are fairly similar... Read More
Nature’s first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold. Her early leaf’s a flower; But only so an hour. Then leaf subsides to leaf. So Eden sank to grief, So dawn goes down today, Nothing gold can stay. – Robert Frost A fitting poem for a beautiful Colorado autumn season. The second freeze has occurred in the Denver metro area, but there is... Read More
Keep an eye on the weather, especially overnight lows. The Denver metro area has experienced a light freeze which may have affected tender annuals, perennials and vegetables. Until the ground is frozen perennials, trees, shrubs and bulbs may be planted. Don’t forget to water in any new plantings. Make a note on the calendar to provide winter watering to any new plantings monthly through the... Read More
One of the most fun aspects to Creek Side Gardens is rolling through the seasons. From Spring to Summer to Fall and you know what’s next. Fall is a favorite time of the year for so many people. The air is crisp, the colors on display are changing on a daily basis and it exciting to react to what each day brings. Whether it is... Read More
“When words are inadequate, have a ritual.” by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Various cultures have used plants and flowers to denote the changing of the seasons, to symbolize the cycle of birth and death. Like our bodies, plants and flowers do not last forever. But the symbolism can be more than just meanings and metaphors. It can be a language. The variety and color of... Read More
Lawn Care Fertilize with lawn fertilizer now, and then again in October. Fertilome Winterizer would be an excellent choice. Aerate your lawn to open up the root zone to accept more water. Water the lawn well a day or two before aerating the lawn. It should be moist a couple of inches deep, but not soggy. Flag any sprinkler heads to avoid damage. Consider seeding... Read More
