 "November" was the ninth month of the Roman year. On our calendar, November is is, of course, when we celebrate Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving. It's also National Apple Month, International Drum Month, National Pepper Month, National Raisin Bread Month, and Native American Heritage Month.
Here's what to do in your Northern New Mexico garden in November. (Many thanks to various County Agricultural Extension Services, to Charlie Nardozzi, Horticulturist, of the National Gardening Association, and to Dr. Leonard Perry of the University of Vermont Extension Department of Plant and Soil Science, for some of the material in the sections that follow.)
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 Peonies are wonderful perennials for Northern New Mexico. Most garden peonies are hybrids derived from species native to China.They are alkaline-tolerant, clay-tolerant, drought-tolerant once established, deer resistant, and clumps have been known to live for 50 years under ideal conditions. All prefer a sunny, well-drained location with high fertility and at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day to ensure maximum flower production. Peonies in Northern New Mexico can also take some light shade.
Here's how to grow these easy beauties — PLUS a sneak preview of the 10 luscious peony cultivars Payne's will be offering for sale in the spring of 2010!
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 Or should I say, “happy hippeastrums”? Payne’s just got in a super selection of huge, fat, heavy, healthy, hybrid amaryllis bulbs (called Hippeastrum by botanists), bursting with vigor and ready to delight your winter! Amaryllis bulbs bloom in just a few weeks after planting.
Here’s a list of all the varieties we carry, as well as how to plant and care for them:
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