In northern New Mexico, where the landscape ranges from high desert valleys to cooler mountain elevations, Daylight Saving Time subtly shapes the rhythm of gardening by shifting when daylight is available.
When clocks spring forward, the extra evening light gives gardeners more usable time after work to care for their plants. Tasks like watering, weeding, and harvesting can happen during the cooler evening hours rather than the intense midday heat. During the region’s hot summer months, this later light makes gardening more comfortable for people and less stressful for plants.