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A Taste of the Best at Harvest Fest!
09.20.17

Good morning, autumn. The turn of a new season means new calendars, new holidays and new events at your local, plant nursery!

Friends, mark your calendars for Fossil Creek Nursery’s very own, Harvest Fest. Happening on Saturday, October 7th from 10 am – 3 pm, our fest has been enjoyed by thousands over the years! 

We will be bringing in several samples of the varieties of apples that grow right here in Colorado to the nursery. Fest go-ers will be able to taste the different flavors from these tasty fruits and then vote for your favorite.

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Tree Talk: Growing & Viewing Aspen Trees
09.14.17

September is that sweet spot between summer heat, crisp mornings and leaf color changes. That being said, Colorado is infamous for having a spectacular outdoor architecture and September marks the start of road trips to the mountains to see the color changes of aspen trees.

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Weekly Specials: 9/14-9/20
09.01.17

Don't miss out on our BIG fall sale! Running September 14th through September 20th, and remember: the early bird gets the worm.

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Let’s get spicy! Homemade salsa competition coming September 2.
08.18.17

The fruits of your landscape are one of the most rewarding benefits to gardening. Being able to pull your home-grown vegetables and fruits inside inspires masterful creations for the kitchen. This time, we want you to bring your masterpieces to us.

Join us for a salsa competition on September 2nd to be entered to win prizes to Fossil Creek Nursery!

ENTRY RULES:

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Tree Talk: Autumn Blaze Maples
08.09.17

Let's talk trees!

Colorado fall is just around the corner, which means changing leaves and fall themed trees. Autumn Blaze Maple trees are beautiful, friendly giants that will thrive in any backyard. Their weaving branches, lush leaves and brilliant colors are not only visually appealing, but are easy to care for. We’re here to tell you all about these tantalizing trees!

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Weekly Specials: 8/10- 8/16
08.09.17

Don't let these weekly deals pass you by! Spruce up your landscape with some of our end of season specials happening thru August 16th. 

  • 50% off hanging baskets
  • 50% off select shrubs
  • 25% off all shrubs
  • 25% off select B&B trees
  • 50% off annuals and vegetable starts
  • 20% off fruit trees
  • All pottery is buy 1 get one half off*
  • 25% off select perennials

Fossil Creek Nursery is located at 7029 S. College Ave. | 970-226-4924

*(of equal or lesser value)

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SUMMER SPECIALS: 8/3-8/9
08.01.17

What's on sale this week?! August 3rd - August 9th, take advantage of our weekly specials.

  • 25% off select B&B trees
  • 50% off select shrubs
  • 25% off all shrubs
  • 50% off all veggies, annuals, hanging baskets and planters
  • All pottery buy 1 get one half off*
  • 20% off all fruit trees

Fossil Creek Nursery is located at 7029 S. College Ave. | 970-226-4924

*Of equal or lesser value 

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Your Guide to Natural, Colorado Snacks
07.31.17

They’re natural, they’re tasty, and they’re edible. Little do many know, Colorado actually has several edible plants in our natural areas that are consumable. Whether you’re on the trails or in your backyard garden, here are some of the edible plants of Colorado that you can find around our home state.

Sunflower

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SUMMER SPECIALS: 7/27-8/2
07.27.17

What's on sale this week?! July 27th- August 2, take advantage of our weekly specials. 

Stop by Fossil Creek Nursery for: 

  • 50% off Annuals and Veggies
  • 50% off Hanging Baskets and Annual Planters
  • Shrubs buy 4, get 1 free (of equal or lesser value)
  • 15% off B&B Trees
  • 25% off Container Trees (excluding aspen & specialty evergreens)
  • 50% off select shrubs
  • 25% off Pottery

Fossil Creek Nursery is located at 7029 S. College Ave. | 970-226-4924

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Why Tomatoes Split and How to Prevent It!
07.21.17

There’s nothing more satisfying than being able to enjoy the fruits and vegetables grown right in your very own garden. There’s also nothing more frustrating than checking on your edible plants and seeing cracks in your tomatoes.

Why do they split?!

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