Bring it On!!!

Spring is trying to make it's way here. Can you see the sun this morning? It feels great.

We are already lining up our first mulch jobs of the spring with lots of do-it-yourselfers coming down to get loaded up. We've also got quit a few loads to deliver this weekend. At this time we still have a few more spots available on the delivery schedule, so if you want to get out and enjoy the pretty weather, give us a call and we will get some mulch to you.

Starting to think about....container classes

Listen...I like snow, but I like to actually GET some snow. This winter has been one big joke. Either bring us some snow, or give us some nice pretty weather. So, I'm just going to pretend that it's nice and pretty outside. I'm going to start thinking about the flowering plants that we are going to get in at the nursery and the container gardening class that I am starting to plan.

Last year I was going to do some classes...then I found out I was pregnant. The sickness started, and between being sick and being sleepy, I just wasn't into teaching any classes or having any groups at the nursery. I'm so sorry that I wasn't good company last spring, but now I am ready to go. Now if we can just get the weather.

The first class I'm starting to think about is a Proven Winners container class. Doesn't that sound like fun? I'm also working on some doorprizes, handouts, etc. I think it will be a fun time! I'm trying to think of what else to do. I think we will do an herb class, a windowbox class....I don't know, I'm still working on some things. If you've driven by lately you will see that we have a new retail building. We've got plenty of space inside to have classes if the weather doesn't permit us to be outside.

ALSO, if someone would like to use the space to teach a class or have a small demonstration party, please let me know. I would love to have a chef come down and teach a class on cooking with fresh herbs!!! So, if anyone is interested, let me know. All ideas are welcome, so leave a comment on here or send an email to missy@creeksidenurseries.com.

Thanks everyone. I'm so glad spring is here!!!!!!!......even if it's only in my mind......

Garden Center Help

Hi All,

Well, it's that time of year again and we are looking for a few good people to work in our garden center.

We need one or two key people with extensive knowledge of Perennials to assist in merchandising and managing of that department. This person should also have a strong knowledge of trees, shrubs, roses and insect and disease controls. Duties will also include running the outside cash register. Excellent customer service skills are needed for this position. Retired persons are strongly encouraged to apply.

We will also need a few individuals to fill the following needs: watering, unloading trucks, assisting customers in selecting plants and general all around work roles. As this is a very labor intensive business the ideal candidates will be in good physical shape as they will be on their feet all day and they must be able to lift objects up to 40lbs. This is a great position for a DEPENDABLE college student.

Shifts available are for weekdays and weekends through the end of June, and perhaps longer.

If you know anyone interested please forward this email.

Please send resume and applicable qualifications via email only to:
missy@creeksidenurseries.com. Please no phone calls.

Thanks for you help. Spring is coming and we're gearing up!

Missy Langley

Coming out of Hibernation

Aaaaahhhhhhh...this week has been nice with it's big thaw. I feel like a momma bear waking up slowly and starting to move around. Now before I get a lot of comments and emails, I am well aware of the fact that we will get some more cold weather and that we could, in fact, get some crazy 2 foot Super Snow (I lived here in the early 90's). Humor me people!!! This week has felt like spring is just around the corner.

The nursery is open abbreviated hours right now, but don't worry...we have been busy deciding on new stock for the spring. So while you may not see much going on down there, this is really the time of year we are getting our wheels going. Also, if you have seen something in a magazine or heard a friend talking about some new plant or flower, leave a comment or shoot me an email. We'll see if we can get it on our spring order. I'm also looking at containers and accessories for your gardens.

The hardscape schedule is really starting to fill up, so if you are thinking of doing an outdoor room, go ahead and give us a call at 692-0052. Every year we get people calling us in April wanting an outdoor room built in a few weeks. By the time things have really started to warm up our schedule is full, so CALL EARLY! We've done some beautiful projects lately and I KNOW that I need to get some pictures of them on here for you guys to look at...be patient!!! I'll get them on here soon. I know that I am a visual person and seeing what we have done is great to get those wheels going about what we can do at your house. Every time we do a new project I think, "Oh, that's what I want to do in our backyard." Good thing I don't get the guys over here to start working or our backyard would look like a patchwork quilt!!!

OK, so I have my assignments: pics on portfolio, ordering for spring, hardscape schedule...Wow! I'm busy already....got to go to work. See you guys soon!!!

Mission of Hope

Just wanted to make sure that everyone knows that Santa is a special friend of Mission of Hope and will have a barrel at the Reindeer Festival this weekend to collect donations. The organiation is running a little behind this year and they really need your help! If you click on the link to the site you can find out what items are needed. Here's some information directly from their website:

This year, more than ever, we need your Help!

With the cooler days and coming of Fall, our thoughts begin to focus on our less fortunate neighbors in rural Appalachia and how we can help them this Christmas season. Most of us are blessed every day with warm homes, warm clothes, plenty of food, and employment to provide for our needs. There are thousands of people living just a short drive from Knoxville that are struggling to provide even the basic necessities for their children from day to day. Most of these people want to work and provide for their families in the way many of us take for granted. However, this is an area of extreme poverty with few available jobs and many needs.

This will be the 14th year for our Christmas Campaign. The first year in 1996, we were able to provide for 150 children; and last year over 16,000 children and their families were assisted with food, new clothing, hygiene items, new toys and more. Our 2009 Christmas Campaign Blue Barrel Collections begin on Friday, November 20 and continue through Monday, December 7.

Reindeer Festival

We are so excited to present Creekside Nurseries & Hardscapes' 3rd Annual Reindeer Festival this weekend, Saturday and Sunday from noon - 4 each day. If you haven't had a chance to come to one of our reindeer festivals then you are really missing out!!! First off, we have real live reindeer from the North Pole! What could be cooler than that? Two of Santa's elves accompany the reindeer and answer any questions you may have. You can look at, and pet, the reindeer while they are here.

We will have refreshments for everyone, and of course, beautiful trees and Christmas decorations. Oh, I almost forgot....A big jolly guy named SANTA will be there, too!!!

If you have any questions, please give us a call at the nursery at 692-0052.

Fa La La La La....what!?!?!

No, no, no, no....it can't be...Christmas? Around the corner? No WAY!!! There must be a mistake! Well, just in case I'm not dreaming...we are getting ready for the Reindeer Festival! I've been trying to upload our poster to Blogger, but Blogger doesn't like me today. I'll just have to give you the information for now.

The reindeer will be at the nursery the first weekend in December from noon-4 on Saturday AND Sunday. Santa will be there, too. As soon as Blogger is in a better mood I will post the flyer and some pictures from last year.