Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Year-Round Garden Destination in Northeastern PA
Founded in 1994 by Kevin and Sherri Kukuchka, Creekside Gardens has evolved from a cornfield into a year-round destination greenhouse, event space, and gift shop rooted in nature's rhythms. With over three decades of horticultural expertise, our team nurtures seasonal plants on-site, curates artisan gifts, and hosts community events like the Tunkhannock Farmers Market. We prioritize connecting visitors with nature through immersive gardens, educational displays, and family-friendly activities.Our commitment to sustainability and local partnerships reflects our belief that fostering appreciation for the natural world strengthens communities. Located in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, we blend Northeastern PA's seasonal beauty with creative experiences for all ages.
Services
Greenhouse Plants
Event Venue
Gift Shop
Gardens
Farmers Market
Pumpkin Walk
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of horticultural expertise.
- Our seasonal events foster community connections.
- Year-round operations ensure fresh offerings every visit.
- Locally-sourced artisan gifts support regional creators.
- Interactive gardens inspire all ages through nature.
Services
Greenhouse Plants
Our greenhouse offers seasonally curated annuals, perennials, and shrubs nurtured on-site by horticultural experts. Visitors enjoy live demonstrations, custom potting services, and educational displays about plant care. The inventory changes with Northeastern PA's seasons, featuring spring flowers, summer pollinator plants, fall mums, and winter evergreens.
Event Venue
Creekside Gardens hosts weddings, corporate events, and community gatherings in our outdoor gardens and indoor spaces. Custom packages include seasonal decor, catering partnerships, and event coordination. The venue features water features, shaded seating areas, and flexible spaces accommodating 20-200 guests year-round.
Gift Shop
The Cabin gift shop sells artisan home decor, garden tools, and locally-made crafts reflecting seasonal themes. Products include handcrafted pottery, nature-inspired jewelry, and educational books about regional flora. The shop supports over 50 local artisans and offers exclusive seasonal items unavailable elsewhere in Northeastern PA.
Gardens
Our 10-acre gardens feature waterfalls, pollinator habitats, and seasonal displays designed to inspire home gardeners. Interactive elements include a children's play area with water features, a butterfly lifecycle exhibit, and a gravel play zone. The gardens host educational programs about sustainable landscaping and native plant species.
Farmers Market
The Tunkhannock Farmers Market operates summers in our venue, offering fresh produce, baked goods, and handmade crafts from regional vendors. The market supports local agriculture through weekly events, cooking demonstrations, and community-building activities that strengthen Northeastern PA's food economy.
People
Kevin Kukuchka
Co-Owner
Co-founder Kevin Kukuchka, a horticulture graduate, transformed a cornfield into Creekside Gardens over 30 years. His expertise in plant cultivation and landscape design drives the business's seasonal programming and community partnerships.
Sherri Kukuchka
Co-Owner
Co-owner Sherri Kukuchka focuses on community engagement and event planning. With a background in horticultural education, she develops programs connecting families with nature through workshops, festivals, and conservation initiatives.
Questions
Is the Pumpkin Walk free to visit?
Yes, the Pumpkin Walk has no admission fee. Visitors can explore seasonal displays and purchase pumpkins directly from garden arrangements.
Do you offer custom planter services?
Yes, we create custom planters, baskets, and cut green arrangements. Contact us in advance or visit during operating hours to discuss your design preferences.
Can I bring my dog to Creekside Gardens?
Well-behaved pets on leashes are welcome. Our gardens feature open spaces and walking paths suitable for pet companions.
Are picnics allowed on the property?
Yes, we encourage visitors to bring picnics. Outdoor tables and shaded seating areas are available for guests to enjoy meals alongside our gardens.
How do you support local artists?
The Cabin gift shop showcases over 50 regional artisans. We prioritize partnerships with Northeastern PA creators, offering a rotating selection of handcrafted home decor and garden accessories.
Do you close for holidays?
We operate year-round except for a brief winter break in January. Holiday hours may vary – check our website for specific closures during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's.
Reviews (7)
Brittany Nemetz
Jun 04, 2022
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Beautiful place and selection of plants. They also have a really nice kids are my son loves playing at! The staff is SO friendly and so helpful. I love this place.
Craig Yarrish
May 26, 2022
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Got to attend the mushroom growing workshop. Great program and come home with a log impregnated with shiitake mushroom spores.
Rhonda Frank
May 20, 2022
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Not a nice beautiful things it's touristy gift shop. But it also has some really nice healthy bedding plants for a garden this year.
Wayne Williams
Mar 26, 2022
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Great plant selection. Very helpful staff. Some prices seem a bit high but you're not dealing with a big corporation. You're dealing with a local business. Remember to support local.
Marissa McKenna
Feb 25, 2022
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We visited Creekside Gardens for a butterfly release. The program was nice, and it was free to roam around after. We have also visited in winter. The gift shop and greenhouse are so inviting.
Jerad Gardner
Dec 09, 2021
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Beautiful & classy. Nice selection of houseplants & clay pots in their greenhouse. This was in December. Can't imagine how nice it must be in spring and summer! Staff was super friendly and helpful and made me feel welcome even though they were busy setting up for an evening wedding (ps - seems like a perfect venue for a wedding!).
TruckerBrad
May 21, 2021
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Even the drive to this place was beautiful! I have been to many nurseries and this is by far one of the most beautiful so far, the staff is friendly and helpful, they have an enormous selection at great prices from top notch growers!
