In northern New Mexico, where the climate varies from high desert to mountain regions, Daylight Saving Time (DST) affects gardening by shifting available daylight hours.
With longer evening light in the spring and summer, gardeners have more time to tend to their plants after work, making it easier to water, weed, and harvest during cooler hours. This is especially beneficial in hot summer months when midday temperatures can be too intense for both plants and gardeners.