OUR NURSERY YARD HAS PLENTY OF NEW PLANTS, TREES, SHRUBS, AND POTTERY! STOP BY TODAY!

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Our nursery is fully stocked and bursting with new life! We’ve just received a beautiful selection of trees, shrubs, and vines—perfect for adding structure, shade, or a pop of greenery to your landscape. 

Whether you’re looking to create privacy, frame your garden with flowering accents, or start a new planting project, we have a wide variety of hardy, region-appropriate choices ready to take root.

We’re also excited to announce the arrival of fresh annuals and perennials! From vibrant blooms that thrive all summer long to reliable favorites that return year after year, there’s something for every garden style and skill level. Now is a great time to stop by, get inspired, and bring home a little color and beauty for your outdoor space.

Now’s a great time to stop by and see what’s new!

SHOULD WE CONSIDER JUNE AS PART OF OUR INITIAL PLANTING SEASON?

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June is the PERFECT TIME TO PLANT!

ESPECIALLY since our growing season has been pushed out a bit. This Spring has been a short one — with unseasonably cooler temperatures and plenty of wind in May. So YES definitely there’s plenty of time to plant!

Key Considerations for June Planting::

  • Climate: Santa Fe is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a–6b. June is warm and sunny, but it can also be dry with high UV and low humidity.
  • Heat & Drought: By June, daytime highs are often in the 80s or higher, and moisture can be limited. Supplemental watering is crucial.

Good Options to Plant in June:

  • Warm-season vegetables: Beans, corn, squash, cucumbers, and melons.
  • Herbs: Basil, oregano, rosemary, parsley, chives, mint and thyme can thrive.
  • Annual flowers: Marigolds, zinnias, cosmos, petunias, geraniums and more.
  • Native and drought-tolerant perennials: Penstemon, agastache, blanket flower, and yarrow do well.
  • Trees and shrubs: Can all be planted now – plant them as soon as possible

Tips:

  • Mulch well to retain soil moisture.
  • Water regularly, especially during establishment.
  • Plant in the early morning or evening to avoid transplant shock from midday heat.
  • Use shade cloth temporarily if seedlings look stressed.

JUNE WATERING TIPS IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO

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Here is our recomendation for watering in Santa Fe. Watering is best performed in the cooler times during the morning or evening. Remember, plants need 1.5-2 inches of water per week during hot weather, we’re talking about in-ground plants. Plants in hanging baskets, window boxes, and other containers, which rain does not moisten effectively when we have it, will need regular watering. Now with this hot weather … run all the hot water from the hose to keep from scalding the plants!


Here are some tips on how to water properly during the beginning of JUNE:


Please check your plants and make sure that they are receiving enough water. Without rain, here’s a list of watering techniques to consider:


* WATER LESS FREQUENTLY, MORE DEEPLY: Water thoroughly 1-2 times per week instead of a light application every day, in other words, soak the entire root zone.


* INSTALL A DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEM

* COLLECT AND CHANNEL WATER: Place rain barrels or other large containers under canales to catch roof run-off — IF we ever get any rain!!!


* GIVE EACH PLANT ONLY AS MUCH WATER AS IT NEEDS. But remember: new plantings need generous amounts of water to become established.


PAYNE’S TIP: Make sure to use a “slow” dripping watering technique with your hose or irrigation system. Don’t just spray all over the place like SCRUFFY in the photo. Keep the hose or other watering supplies closer to the plants … this way the water won’t evaporate so quickly during these windy and hot days!

WE ARE STOCKED WITH HARD GOODS SUCH AS HOSES, RAKES, PRUNING TOOLS, SPRINKLERS, POTS, A VARIETY OF SOIL, AND MORE!

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We are stocked with an extensive range of hard goods to meet all your gardening needs. Our selection includes durable hoses, sturdy rakes, sprinklers, and high-quality pruning tools and more, ensuring you have the right equipment for every task. We also offer a diverse assortment of seeds and pots to help you start and nurture your plants. To ensure optimal growth, we provide a variety of soil types tailored to different plants and gardening conditions. 

Whatever your gardening project, we have the supplies you need to succeed!

ASK THE GARDEN GURU!

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ASK THE GARDEN GURU!

DO YOU KNOW WHY GERANIUMS ARE SANTA FE’S FAVORITE PLANTS?

ANOTHER GREAT QUESTION!

In this week’s archived show from previous years, the Garden Guru chatted about one of the most popular and easy to grow plants in Santa Fe are geraniums. Payne’s sells thousands of geraniums and it’s because they’re so colorful and they love Santa Fe’s climate!

The cool nights and the bright sunny days make them perfect for this climate and they’re really easy to grow! They require full SUN – a minimum of six hours a day and they will bloom all season long. But there is a trick to growing them so healthy. Listen to Lynn’s tip on his recommendation about transplanting and fertilizing geraniums

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE GARDEN GURU’S ARCHIVED RADIO SHOW ON THIS TOPIC.

HAPPY GARDENING!

PAYNE’S PHOTO OF THE WEEK!

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK!

COLORFUL GAILLARDIA OR BLANKET FLOWERS FROM PAYNE’S!

 

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ZODIAC SIGNS AND GARDENING? HERE’S THIS CYCLES PROFILE.

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by The Old Farmer’s Almanac

Here’s THIS MONTHS ZODIAC SIGN PROFILE AND HOW IT CAN HELP YOU GARDEN:


GEMINI (MAY 21 to JUNE 21)
Gemini finishes the spring, but the sense that a change of seasons is near keeps you light and airy. Plants that mimic your style, such as dill, calendula, caraway, and parsley, are easy for you to grow and make your heart dance. Wild carrots and dandelions—whose airborne seeds swirl and twirl in the wind—bring joy and contentment. You find yellow flowers particularly captivating, and dashes of this color can be found liberally in your yard. Salads grace your evening meals (the quickness of “wash and eat” is indescribably tantalizing). Toss some calendula blossoms right in the bowl for an added dash of pizzazz and panache.