April 11 & 12, 2026
10 am to 4 pm
304 Camino Alire • Santa Fe
Celebrate Spring’s arrival on Saturday, April 11 from 10 am to 4 pm
See what’s growing in the greenhouses!
Coupons with great savings, Complimentary
Frito Pies & Hot Dogs, Music,
Gardening/Information booths,
Ask the Garden Guru Questions,
Kid’s Korner, Prizes and More!
Sunday, April 12 from 10 am to 4 pm
See what’s growing in the greenhouses!
Coupons with great savings,
Complimentary refreshments and Prizes!
STOP BY TODAY!
There’s nothing quite like a fresh, locally-grown Easter lily — and ours are grown right here, fully acclimated to our New Mexico climate so they thrive in your home and garden.
That means they last longer, smell more fragrant, and look more beautiful than anything shipped from far away.
Pick some up for yourself, your church, as a hostess gift, or someone you love.
Come see us before they’re gone!
STOP BY TODAY!
BELOW are some blooming annual plants, just waiting for our FROST FREE DATE of May 10th!
JOIN THE GREEN TEAM!
Part-time Cashiers – Join the green team! We’re looking for a friendly, reliable part-time cashier to help greet customers, run the register, and keep the checkout area running smoothly. Perfect for someone who enjoys plants, people, and a lively garden center environment.
Nursery Yard Associates – Assisting with the day-to-day plant care activities including watering and planting
Fill out the application and bring it in to Payne’s Nursery North at 304 Camino Alire.
WHAT VEGETABLES DOES THE GARDEN GURU LIKE TO PLANT AROUND THIS TIME?
In this week’s archived show from previous years, the Garden Guru describes the vegetables that he likes to plant. There are three that Lynn suggests adding to your garden! Asparagus, Horseradish and Rhubarb are some of my favorite vegetables to plant here in Santa Fe! To grow successful vegetables, you need to plant them in enriched soil. You need to prep your soil.
Listen to Lynn’s tip on how to prepare the perfect soil for planting vegetables!
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE GARDEN GURU’S ARCHIVED RADIO SHOW ON THIS TOPIC.
HAPPY GARDENING!
In general, spring planting typically begins once the ground has thawed and is no longer frozen. This is usually after the last frost date in our area — which according to the GARDEN GURU is May 10th!
BUT … that doesn’t mean you can’t start to prepare for your garden!
STOP BY TODAY FOR A VARIETY OF HARD GOODS!
GIFT CARDS FOR ANY OCCASION! SUCH AS EASTER & MOTHER’S DAY AVAILABLE FOR ANY DENOMINATION!
STOP BY PAYNE’S NORTH AND GIVE THE GIFT OF GREEN!
Spring has arrived in Northern New Mexico—and it’s the perfect moment to give your garden a strong start. As soil temperatures rise and plants wake from winter dormancy, roots are actively searching for nutrients. Fertilizing now ensures your trees, shrubs, and perennials have exactly what they need as they push out fresh growth, instead of relying solely on stored energy.
Our local soils, especially around Santa Fe, are often alkaline and low in organic matter. This can limit how well plants absorb nutrients—even when they’re present. That’s why it’s important to choose fertilizers with micronutrients or to amend your soil with compost. Many gardeners also benefit from using acidifying fertilizers to help balance pH levels and improve nutrient uptake.
Don’t forget: water plays a key role. Moisture helps carry nutrients down into the root zone where plants can actually use them. Early spring is ideal, thanks to lingering snow moisture and cooler temperatures that reduce the risk of burning plants. Apply now—before the dry heat of May sets in.
Stop by Payne’s and ask our gardening experts which fertilizers are best for your garden! We stock Happy Frog, Fox Farm products, Ferti-lome, Hi-Yeild and MORE!
Compost is a nutrient-rich, organic material that is created through the decomposition of plant matter and other organic materials.
Composting is a natural process that occurs when microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi break down organic materials into a nutrient-rich soil amendment.
Composting is an excellent way to recycle organic waste such as food scraps, yard trimmings, and leaves, and turn it into a valuable resource for the garden.
When organic materials are added to a compost bin or pile, the microorganisms present in the material begin to break it down into a dark, crumbly, and earthy-smelling material that is nutrient-rich and full of beneficial microorganisms.
Compost has several benefits for the garden, including:
Nutrient-rich soil amendment: Compost is a rich source of nutrients, including nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which are essential for plant growth.
Soil structure improvement: Compost can improve soil structure and texture, making it more friable and increasing its ability to hold moisture.
Soil pH balancing: Compost can help to balance soil pH, making it more suitable for plant growth.
Water retention: Compost can help to retain water in the soil, reducing the need for frequent watering.
Weed suppression: Compost can help to suppress the growth of weeds by providing a natural weed barrier.
Environmentally-friendly: Composting is an environmentally-friendly way to reduce waste and conserve resources.
CLICK HERE for more information.
STOP BY POSY for BULK COMPOST!
As days lengthen, your houseplants will start putting on new growth, signaling the start of the growing season. This means you might want to:
Remember: Never let potted plants sit in water-filled saucers. The water saturating the soil in the pots will prevent oxygen from reaching their roots, increasing the danger of root suffocation and root rot. Always dump out collected water from beneath your pots as soon as you notice it.
PAYNE’S TIP: Take a couple strips of wood and place them in the saucer to raise the pot, so it’s not sitting in water.
Copyright Evgenia Golubeva
PHOTO OF THE WEEK!
COLORFUL Cineraria in STOCK NOW from Payne’s!
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by The Old Farmer’s Almanac
Here’s THIS MONTHS ZODIAC SIGN PROFILE AND HOW IT CAN HELP YOU GARDEN:
ARIES (MARCH 20 – APRIL 21)
Aries begins the spring. You are a fiery, energetic, and quick individual who likes spicy, invigorating plants and foods. Growing onions, garlic, leeks, cayenne peppers, and tomatoes in the garden is easy for you and brings joy and excitement. (Putting all of these together in a spaghetti sauce is nirvana.) Red is your color, brave soul, and any flower of this hue attracts you. Red bee balm, poppies, zinnias, and celosia are particularly appealing. As the first sign of the zodiac, you love to pioneer new frontiers and directions. The newest plant varieties introduced by the local nursery will be sure to find a home in your garden.
