OUR GREENHOUSES ARE BURSTING WITH COLOR!
NORTH is HIRING!
The NORTH STORE at 304 Camino Alire IS HIRING the following positions:
General Green House Laborer and Nursery Yard Laborer
Download the application HERE and bring it in!
TIME TO GET OUT IN THE GARDEN!
TIME TO GET OUT IN THE GARDEN! Spring has sprung, and it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get out in the garden! Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a beginner, there’s no better time to start planning and planting your garden than right now.
From colorful flowers to delicious vegetables, there are endless possibilities when it comes to creating a beautiful and bountiful garden. So grab your tools and get ready to dig in – the rewards are sure to be plentiful!
Don’t FORGET! Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico’s FROST FREE DATE is MAY 10 — THIS YEAR it could even be earlier!
STOP BY TODAY FOR A VARIETY OF PLANTS, TREES, & HARD GOODS
ASK THE GARDEN GURU?
| WANT TO PLANT A TREE? WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES! ANOTHER GREAT QUESTION! For this weeks archived show from previous years, the Garden Guru discussed planting trees and knowing what type of tree to plant before you get started. Tree types include shade, ornamental or fruit trees. Lynn said it really depends on what you are looking for and what your needs are. Payne’s has many varieties of trees to choose from. The Guru continued to explain which trees are the best drought tolerant trees for Northern New Mexico. Listen to the Garden Guru for some tree planting advice. Stop by and ask the tree experts! |
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE GARDEN GURU’S ARCHIVED RADIO SHOW ON THIS TOPIC.
HAPPY GARDENING!
VALERIE’S VIEW from the Greenhouse!
PLANTING ZONES!
I have had the occasional customer come in and ask why a certain plant they planted the previous year did not return in their garden. They will tell me they bought it at the local ‘big box store’ because is was rather in-expensive. Prime example would be Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’, Purple Fountain Grass. I explain to them that it is a Zone 9 to 10. They give me a strange look because the tag said it was perennial.
Most of northern New Mexico falls into the 5a to 6b Zones. According to the new USA map we are now considered Zone 7 but I still say as long as we are not at 40 degrees or above continuously at least for 7 days we are not a Zone 7. Checking through this mornings ads, I came across many plants being offered that are not hardy for us. They will make a nice addition to the summer garden, but are not perennial nor are they deer tolerate.
What sets us apart from other retailers offering plants, is that we make every effort to educate our customers as to what is annual and what is perennial. We can offer our customer something unusual and help them create a flower bed or pot with a mix of flowers that work well together. In some cases, our prices are a little higher but not always. We are a local nursery with only 2 stores, not a ‘big box store’ with1500 stores.
HAPPY GARDENING!
HAPPY EARTH DAY! PLANET vs. PLASTICS!
PLANET vs. PLASTICS!
For Earth Day 2024 on April 22nd, EARTHDAY.ORG is unwavering in our commitment to end plastics for the sake of human and planetary health, demanding a 60% reduction in the production of ALL plastics by 2040.
Join us to honor and celebrate our remarkable planet on this extraordinary day. Earth Day is a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability, encouraging us to come together and take action for a healthier planet and brighter future.
Through various events, toolkits, and initiatives, we aim to raise awareness, inspire change, and foster a deeper connection with nature. Let’s unite in our efforts to protect the Earth today and for generations to come. Together, we can make a meaningful impact and create a more sustainable world.
WATCH LIVE Earth Day Livestream – April 22nd
Planet vs. Plastics unites students, parents, businesses, governments, churches, unions, individuals, and NGOs in an unwavering commitment to call for the end of plastics for the sake of human and planetary health, demanding a 60% reduction in the production of plastics by 2040 and an ultimate goal of building a plastic-free future for generations to come.
To achieve a 60% reduction by 2040, EARTHDAY.ORG’s goals are: (1) promoting widespread public awareness of the damage done by plastic to human, animal, and all biodiversity’s health and demanding more research be conducted on its health implications, including the release of any and all information regarding its effects to the public; (2) rapidly phasing out all single use plastics by 2030 and achieving this phase out commitment in the United Nations Treaty on Plastic Pollution in 2024; (3) demanding policies ending the scourge of fast fashion and the vast amount of plastic it produces and uses; and (4) investing in innovative technologies and materials to build a plastic-free world.
For Earth Day 2024, together, for everyone, everything, every day…
THE SOUTH STORE ON ST. MICHAEL’S DRIVE HAS SOLAR LIGHTS TO ENHANCE YOUR GARDEN LANDSCAPE!
Create your dream retreat with Moonrays’ solar and low-voltage products. Choose from various styles and finishes to enhance your space. Illuminate paths and gardens while adding captivating silhouettes. Stop by the SOUTH Store today for a great selection!
PAYNE’S PHOTO OF THE WEEK!
PHOTO OF THE WEEK!
OUR GREENHOUSE SARE BURSTING WITH COLOR! CHECK OUT OUR ANNUAL SALVIA
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ZODIAC SIGNS AND GARDENING? HERE’S THIS CYCLES PROFILE.
by The Old Farmer’s Almanac
Here’s THIS MONTHS ZODIAC SIGN PROFILE AND HOW IT CAN HELP YOU GARDEN:
ARIES (March 21 – April 20 )
Pisces completes the winter. Spring is just around the corner, so a sense of change is inherent in this sign. Pisceans generally possess a sense of creativity, so look for graceful plants such as lupines and poppies to be scattered around your yard. A rainbow of colors splashes brilliantly in front of your doors and alongside your walkways. Cucumbers, melons, and summer squashes appeal to your watery natures. Many Pisces love to cook, and hearty chicken or fish soups are always simmering on your stove and in your slow cooker. Gazpacho and vichyssoise are also perennial favorites.