About Us
Set on 15 beautiful acres overlooking the Benson Reservoir in Fort Collins, CO, we offer an expansive garden center and plant nursery with a wide selection of everything you need to get your home and landscaping looking its best!
Being locally-owned and operated means we truly care about our community, which is illustrated through our incredible customer service and friendly team! Stop by and see how we can help you put your best landscape forward!
Our Story
Over 50 years is a long time, and we’re grateful for every moment. Our journey has been one of growth, rooted in the support of our community, and we’re proud to have been a part of so many gardens, landscapes, and memories along the way.
ColumnIt All Started WIth An Orchard...
Fossil Creek Nursery was originally founded in 1969 on a one-acre site that was once part of the historic McClelland Fruit Orchard, located along College Avenue just south of Harmony Road. What started as a small, local nursery has grown over the decades into a thriving destination for plant lovers, gardeners, and landscapers across Northern Colorado.
Meet The Fetigs
With a deep love of horticulture and a valued sense of history for Fossil Creek Nursery, Jack and Christine Fetig purchased Fossil Creek Nursery in 1990 with the aspiration to supply their thriving landscaping business, and all of Northern Colorado, with the best selection and finest quality plants in the area.
Here We Grow!
After outgrowing our original location, Fossil Creek Nursery was moved to its present location at 7029 South College Avenue in 1997. Fossil Creek Nursery is currently positioned on 15 beautiful acres of hillside overlooking Benson Reservoir. Fossil Creek Nursery offers an exquisite garden center and greenhouse with numerous products and landscaping displays providing a comfortable shopping experience for you and your family. Our focus is on helping our customers find inspiration to create the ultimate outdoor experience for their own homes.
Present Day
Present day, Nate and Heidi Fetig carry on the family tradition and love of horticulture as the owners of Fossil Creek Nursery. Through a commitment to deliver unparalleled value to their customers, the dedicated staff of long-term employees has made Fossil Creek Nursery a premier landscape and garden center for families throughout Northern Colorado.
Meet Your Fossil Creek Team
Nate Fetig
Owner
Heidi Fetig
Owner
Jack Fetig
Executive Advisor
Chris Fetig
Executive Advisor
Billy Richard
General Manager
Rachel Gilgen-Resende
Wholesale Manager
Irma Jimenez
Shrub Foreman
Claire Rose
Tree Foreman
Paige McGowan
Marketing Coordinator
Meredith Myers
Wholesale Team
Sabrina Butzke
Retail Manager - Photo coming soon!
Miranda Fountain
Assistant Retail Manager - Photo coming soon!
Olivia Holcomb
Spray Technician - Photo coming soon!
Aspen
Pest Control Specialist