HEY GREEN THUMBS — spring is here and so is everything you need to make it count! We’ve just restocked with gardening supplies galore: trowels, pruners, rakes, and hand tools for the hands-on gardener, plus gorgeous pottery, seed-starting kits, soil and soil amendments, a beautiful mix of starter and mature plants ready to find their new home.

Want to give your garden a serious edge this year? Our nutrient-rich soils, amendments, and conditioners will have your plants thriving from the first dig. And our 2026 seed selection is fully loaded — so if you’ve been dreaming up your garden all winter, now’s the time to make it real.

There’s something here for every kind of grower — whether you’re a weekend warrior with a window box or a dedicated gardener with acres to tend. Come on in, browse the aisles, and let us help you grow something you’ll be proud of this season.

STOP BY today and see how our greenhouses are bursting with color!

As the days warm up and your garden comes alive, your plants are going to be thirsty!

Spring watering is one of the most important things you can do to get your garden off to a healthy, thriving start this season.

Our SpringFiesta! is BACK

The Weekend of April 11 & 12, 2026

Coming Soon to Payne’s North!

More details and information in the next few weeks!

Here’s why now is the best time to plant:

The ground is warm, the timing is right, and bulbs are ready to go. Whether you’re after stunning flowers, homegrown veggies, or flavorful fruits, bulbs deliver incredible variety with almost zero fuss. They’re one of the most low-maintenance ways to garden — plant them once and let nature do the rest. And when you’re harvesting your own fresh produce, you’ll taste the difference that homegrown truly makes.

At Payne’s, we don’t settle for average — we carry only the biggest, highest-quality bulbs so you get the most vibrant, long-lasting blooms and the best harvests all season long. Stop in and let’s get you growing!

Onion and garlic sets, shallots, Dahlias, Lilies, Freesia, Gladiolas, Crocosmia, and more!

Stop by PAYNE’S NORTH and check out great selection!

PAYNE’S TIP: Don’t forget to sprinkle bone meal or bulb food — in your dug out hole while you are planting the bulbs and also sprinkle a little more on the soil surface to assure healthy growth.

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 greenhouse activities including watering and planting

Fill out the application and bring it in to Payne’s Nursery North at 304 Camino Alire.

Trees around Santa Fe are beginning to bud out so make sure your plants are not budding!

Dormant oil should typically be applied to plants during their dormant period, which is usually in early spring before new growth begins. This timing helps to effectively smother overwintering pests and their eggs, as well as prevent the spread of diseases.

It’s crucial to check the specific recommendations for each type of plant and the dormant oil product you’re using, as application timing can vary depending on factors such as plant species and local climate conditions.

Applying dormant oil too late can risk damaging new growth, so it’s best to follow the instructions carefully and apply it before buds start to swell or open.

ASK OUR GARDENING EXPERTS ABOUT DORMANT OIL AND ITS USES!

WHAT DO WE NEED TO GET OUR SEEDLINGS GOING?

In this week’s archived show from previous years, the Garden Guru mentioned that a lot of customers at Payne’s are looking for fresh seed and asking what else they need to the get their seed going!

Lynn mentioned that they have all the fresh seed you need for for this year, and Payne’s has the right soil to start the seed in as well as small pots and plastic trays — with clear plastic covers to put over them to hold in the humidity!

Lynn questioned if you’ve never grown a plant from seed you really should try, most of the varieties are very easy to grow — especially if you have kids or grandkids — it’s an excellent project to get them involved in! AND as a rule of thumb… the larger the seed, the easier it is to grow!

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE GARDEN GURU’S ARCHIVED RADIO SHOW ON THIS TOPIC.

HAPPY GARDENING!

Copyright Mark Parisi