ENJOY OUR SANTA FE EVENTS – LISTEN TO THE GARDEN GURU!

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ENJOY SANTA FE’S SUMMER EVENTS!

August is buzzing in Santa Fe with wonderful events and celebrations, from Indian Market and the Parade of Homes to the Santa Fe Opera. It’s the perfect time to freshen up your yard and garden for family, friends, and summer gatherings.

If your garden could use an extra splash of color, stop by Payne’s North! We still have beautiful flowering plants ready to brighten your patio, entryway, or garden.

Stop by and see what’s growing — there’s still plenty of gorgeous summer color to enjoy!

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CLICK HERE to listen to the GARDEN GURU’s archived show regarding Indian Market and what to do now in the garden!

Enjoy your weekend and HAPPY GARDENING!

WE ARE ONLY A LITTLE MORE THAN HALFWAY INTO THE PLANTING SEASON!

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Even though it’s the middle of August, there is still time to plant. 

There are roughly 60 days left in the planting season… meaning… there is plenty of time to plant more annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees… we’ve got plenty to choose from!

With our long, sunny days and warm soil temperatures, many flowers, vegetables, and trees will thrive when planted now. Late summer and early fall planting also gives roots a strong start before winter, setting the stage for a beautiful, productive spring.

Stop by Payne’s North today and see what colorful plants we have to brighten up your gardens and patios. Just because the Schools think it’s FALL … we don’t have to!!!

Come by today for the best selection!

THE HOLIDAYS ARE ALREADY GROWING AT PAYNE’S!

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Our homegrown poinsettias are already growing at Payne’s Nursery! While summer is still here, we’re carefully nurturing these holiday favorites so they’ll be full, vibrant, and ready for the season.

Choosing locally grown means fresher, healthier plants, a beautiful variety of colors, and support for local jobs right here in Santa Fe.

Stay tuned—we can’t wait to share this year’s beautiful poinsettias with you!

WHEN SHOULD WE HARVEST OUR GREEN CHILES?

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The best time to harvest your green chile is when you can actually just pop the fruit right off of the plant!

WHAT TO DO: Feel the chile and make sure that it is firm… if it is soft it is too early to pick. Take your chile and lift the chile upwards and if it pops off the plant then you are GOOD TO GO!

If it doesn’t pop off… then leave it for a day or two — it should be ready by then! You can also use pruners or even scissors to cut the chile right off the plant!

Nothing is really wrong with a softer chile if you do pop it off too early, it’s just that they don’t roast as well when they are not firm!

ALMOST THAT TIME! HAPPY HARVESTING!

OUR MUMS ARE BEGINNING TO BUD!

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Fall may still be a little way off, but our homegrown mums are already beginning to bud! They’re thriving in the greenhouse and developing into full, beautiful plants that will soon be bursting with autumn color.

Perfect for porches, patios, containers, and garden beds, our mums will be ready to welcome Santa Fe’s fall season in style.

Stay tuned—we’ll let you know when they’re blooming and ready to take home!

NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME TO MULCH!

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IT KEEPS MOISTURE WHERE IT BELONGS

A good layer of mulch will keep the moisture in the soil where it belongs! Keeping roots moist but not overly wet which can cause root rot and disease. When summer heat hits, a layer of mulch might be the difference between life and death for plants, especially new plantings.

MULCHING LEAVES WEEDS IN THE DARK

Reduce the amount of sunlight from reaching weed seeds by covering areas with mulch. While you may still have an occasional weed pop up, mulching greatly reduces weeds.

KEEPS IT STEADY

Mulch insulates the soil, creating the buffer between the heat of summer and the cold winter temperatures. Mulch helps to regulate soil temperature by warming sooner in the spring and keeping it cooler in the summer.

Come by and ask Sam McCarthy, the manager of Payne’s Organic Soil Yard (POSY), all about top quality soils and mulches. He’ll let you know why POSY is the best choice for all your yard and garden needs. Bring your pick-up or dump truck or we’ll deliver.

CLICK here for Payne’s Organic Soil Yard!

PAYNE’S PHOTO OF THE WEEK!

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK:

BEGONIA CURRENTLY
IN STOCK AT PAYNES!

 

 

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If you have a photo taken in one of our greenhouses or of your own garden orlandscape that contains products from Payne’s, please send it to info@paynes.com!

If your photo is chosen, and used in our e-newsletter website or other marketingmaterials, then you will receive a Gift Certificate from Payne’s for $25!Please make sure to give us your contact information in your email.

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:


LEO (JULY 23 – AUGUST 22)
Leo settles, or deepens, the summer. With your sunny disposition, black-eyed Susans, Jerusalem artichokes, and sunflowers adorn your gardens and are quite easy for you to grow. Leos never do things halfheartedly, so massive and extensive displays of marigolds, orange gaillardia, poppies, and/or zinnias grace your front walkways and patio beds. A stalwart soul, you take great pride in your surroundings and desire to have the best in the neighborhood. Your zest for living can be seen in the salsas, gazpachos, and saffron dishes produced in your grandiose kitchen. Expect a large bottle of hot sauce to reside there as well.