Many residents of Colorado Springs have their own garden; the interest in vegetable gardens in particular, has increased. You may choose to start a garden if want to save some money
on groceries, grow your own organic food, or pick up a new hobby. If you do not own a home in Colorado Springs but would still like to have your own garden, renting your very own plot from the Bear Creek Garden Association may be a good idea.
The garden is located on the west side of town near 21st and Rio Grande in Bear Creek Regional Park and has been there for about 30 years. The garden is open to the public and plots can be rented for a season; the water available on site is included in the rent.
Members are responsible for watering their own garden and are not allowed to water between 10am and 4pm. Also, the use of insecticides is prohibited since the garden is organic. The garden can only be accessed by members and is owned by El Paso County.
Current pricing is listed below:
20' x 40' plot: $80 per season
20' x 20' plot: $40 per season
There are a total of 110 plots and they are all rototilled every spring. Approximately a dozen plots are dedicated to Care and Share and a couple are also for the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Members are required to contribute four hours of volunteer work in the garden.
To reserve a plot, please contact the Bear Creek Garden Association at 719-473-5827.
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Home inventory has decreased by 3.5% for the month of September 2009 when compared to six months ago (April 2009). Compared to the previous month of August, there was a 4 % decrease in single family homes for sale. It is good that we are seeing inventory levels remaining steady.
Single Family Home Inventory in the Pikes Peak MLS was nearly 20% higher in September 2008!
Looking at stats for September 2009, Single Family Home inventory in the Pikes Peak MLS is sitting at 5.9 months (compared to 5.6 months in August). Single family inventory has remained at 6 months or lower since May 2009. There is a balanced market in Colorado Springs when inventory sits at 6 months; the market is definitely improving for sellers.
*Information gathered from the Pikes Peak MLS is deemed reliable but not guaranteed Patio homes are included in these stats
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Homes sales decreased by 7.6% in El Paso County for the month of September when compared to August 2009.
There were 89 additional single family home sales in September 2009 when compared to September 2008. There were also an additional 1,195 single family homes for sale in September 2008.
The average ($214,848) and median ($189,900) sales price decreased when compared to the previous month. The average sale price decreased by $7,683 and the median sale price slightly decreased by $5,650. With the exception of the previous two months, the average and the median sales price has steadily increased since January 2009.
month.
*Information gathered from the Pikes Peak MLS is deemed reliable but not guaranteed
Patio homes are included in these stats
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Homes sales increased by 7.7% in El Paso County for the month of July when compared to June 2009.
There were 60 additional single family home sales in July 2009 when compared to July 2008. There were also an additional 1,409 single family homes for sale in July 2008!
The average ($231,457) and median ($199,675) sales price increased when compared to the previous month of June and has been progressively increasing over the past few months.
**Information gathered from the Pikes Peak MLS is deemed reliable but not guaranteed
Patricia Beck – Selling Colorado Springs Homes
Home inventory has only increased by 1.5% for the month of July 2009 when compared to six months ago (February 2009). Compared to the previous month of June, there was a minor increase (.5%) in single family homes for sale. It is good that we are seeing inventory levels remaining steady while home sales are increasing; this will ultimately reduce the months of inventory in Colorado Springs.
Single Family Home Inventory in the Pikes Peak MLS was 21% higher in July 2008.
Looking at stats for July 2009, Single Family Home inventory in the Pikes Peak MLS is sitting at 5.4 months (compared to 5.8 months in June). Single family inventory has remained at 6 months or lower since May. There is a balanced market in Colorado Springs when inventory sits at 6 months; the market is improving for sellers.
*Information gathered from the Pikes Peak MLS is deemed reliable but not guaranteed
Patio homes are included in these stats
Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent, Patricia Beck, providing real estate services to home buyers and sellers.
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Colorado Springs is just south of Denver and many people from the Colorado Springs Area commute to Denver for work (approximately 1 hour). Colorado Springs is located close to the mountains and many homes in the area offer breathtaking views of Pikes Peak, one of Colorado's 54 fourteeners. Many religious organizations and churches make their headquarters here as well as a large number of military installations: Fort Carson, Peterson AFB, Schriever AFB, US Air Force Academy, and NORAD. The city is currently home to the United States Olympic Training Center and the headquarters of the United States Olympic Committee. With a variety of nearby outdoor activities including: hiking, biking, skiing, fishing, and camping there is always something new to discover in Colorado. Colorado Springs averages 250 days of sunshine per year and the winter season is usually pretty mild, although, we have received quite a bit of snow over the past few years! If you like skiing or snowboarding, various ski resorts can be accessed within a couple hours of driving and Hwy 24 is a great shortcut to utilize in order to avoid the ski traffic on I-70. Colorado Springs is growing quickly and many new homes are being built on the east side of town along the Powers corridor including Corderra and Wolf Ranch in addition to areas in Black Forest, Falcon, and Peyton (Woodmen Hills and Meridian Ranch). If you enjoy more privacy and like the mountain feel, Woodland Park is a beautiful place that is only 30 minutes out of town and has many conveniences in town such as a new Wal-Mart, grocery stores, restaurants, and a new hospital. You can learn more about the Colorado Springs areas and School Districts on my website.
There are so many activities in the Colorado Springs and Surrounding areas that you do not have to drive very far!
Cave of the Winds- Off of Hwy 24, this attraction can be a great family outing. Cave tours vary from walking through with a guide (approx. 45 minutes) to view the beautiful crystallized icicle shaped stalactites and stalagmite columns and formations coming up from the cave floor to extended spelunking or caving tours. Hiking/Biking- A 30-45 minute drive can lead you to some beautiful hiking areas around Colorado Springs. Please take a look at the list below for various hiking/biking trails in the area....
Garden of the Gods- This national park has walking and biking trails throughout and if you are a rock climber, you will definitely want to make a visit! It can get crowded by tourists since it is one of Colorado Spring's greatest attractions. The rock formations are truly amazing and if you look closely, you will spot one rock feature, Kissing Camels that looks like two camels facing each other with their lips touching. There is a visitor's center right outside of the park that offers information about how the rocks were formed over time, very interesting!
For more information about local hiking or biking trails you may contact Colorado Springs Parks and Recreation at (719) 385-5940.
Pikes Peak- Colorado Springs is situated at the base of Pikes Peak which stands at 14,115 feet. Depending on your health and athletic skill level, there are a variety of ways to enjoy Pikes Peak. If you are not a hiker, you may access the top of Pikes Peak by the Cog Railway, driving, or hiking to the very top of the fourteener (make sure you start early), or by hiking half-way to base camp. If you would like a good workout, try hiking the incline (stairs alongside the cog railway) some people can do it in 20 minutes! The weather can change quickly on Pikes Peak so make sure you are prepared and if you have problems with altitude sickness, going to the top of Pikes Peak is probably not a good idea.
Manitou Springs- Manitou Springs is off of Hwy 24 and at the base of Pikes Peak. You can spend a whole day here walking through the town and looking inside all of the unique shops and learning about the history of Manitou Springs. If you decided to stay the night, there are many unique places to stay including bed & breakfasts, motels, and campgrounds. There are some great restaurants to try out; the Mona Lisa Fondue Restaurant being my favorite. Don't forget to stop by the Penny Arcade; it is great fun for adults and children alike! Multiple buildings make up the Penny Arcade and there are hundreds of games to choose from as well.
Seven Falls- Minutes from downtown Colorado Springs and located at 2850 S. Cheyenne Canyon Road, you will find the cascading Seven Falls. Climb the long stairway alongside the falls and take in the views of Colorado Springs from above. If you do not want to climb the 224-step stairway, there is also a mountain elevator that can offer awesome views of the falls.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo- Did you know that this is the only mountain zoo in the United States? Many of the walkways are sloped and hilly so you will get a workout too! Unlike the Denver zoo, you can get very close to the giraffes and feed them (kids love feeding the giraffes). Admission to the zoo is $12 for adults, $10 for senior citizens, and $6 for kids. There are often new exhibits to explore at the zoo so if you haven't been there in a while you may want to take another look!
May Natural History Museum- This is such a neat place to visit! It is located off 710 Rock Creek Canyon Rd. near Hwy 115. The John May Museum Center is comprised of the May Natural History Museum and the Space Museum. I didn't care much for the Space Museum but the May Natural History Museum was well worth the visit. The exhibits are just amazing; from enormous tropical insects, spiders, and beetles to beautiful butterflies. The museum is open from May 1st through October 1st and I will definitely have to write a post about it when I go this spring so you can get a better idea about what this museum is all about. It is not very large but you can spend hours there! Oh, and one important detail: the invertebrates on display are not alive!
Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center (RMDRC) - RMDRC is only a few years old and located off of Hwy 24 in Woodland Park. There are many exhibits of dinosaurs and prehistoric reptiles to view at RMDRC including more than 30 life size specimens. Exhibits do change periodically and there is a working fossil laboratory in-house to view as well.
If you are thinking about moving to Colorado Springs, feel free to go to my website to find homes for sale in various areas of Colorado Springs. For more information on Rent vs. Buy, How much House you can afford, or the buying process please visit my website at http://www.patricia-beck.com.
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