Great assortment of trees:

• Shade

• Fruit

• Decorative

• Fragrance

• Color

Shrubs

• A Variety of Rose Bushes 

• Butterfly Bush

• Barberry

• Boxwood

• Heavenly Bamboo

• Rose of Sharon

• Spanish Broom

• Manzanita Plants

• and much more!

PAYNE’S TIP: It’s time to iron your trees and shrubs. Stop by and ask our gardening experts what product is best for your needs. We have a large selection of Iron products.

CLICK HERE to learn more about New Mexico soils.

CLICK HERE to learn more about Mulches and Compost from Payne’s Organic Soil Yard.

STOP BY TODAY FOR THE BEST SELECTION! 

Stop by Payne’s NORTH for a large selection of trees and shrubs! Our yards are full of inventory including fruit and shade trees. 

CITRUS PLANTS IN STOCK!

WE STILL HAVE VEGGIES! PEPPERS, CUCUMBERS, SQUASH AND MORE!

WE HAVE A VARIETY OF HERBS!

ASK THE GARDEN GURU!

WHAT IS HAPPENING TO THE BOTTOM OF MY TOMATOES?

ANOTHER GREAT QUESTION!

In one of the archived shows from previous years, the Garden Guru talked about tomatoes and how they really do love the heat! And sometimes in Santa Fe, when our night’s cool down so much — they actually slow the growth down of the tomato at night and then it has to restart again in the morning! Sometimes, this creates problems with tomatoes.

Lynn said that Payne’s customers bring in tomatoes and they have a bad spot on the bottom of them — now the bottom is the spot that’s directly opposite where the stem is attached to the tomato and they’re wondering what is this and what can they do about. It’s called “Blossom End Rot”… and the thing to do about it is … well, listen to Lynn’s tip and see how to deal with the “bottom end rot”!

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

HAPPY GARDENING!

By Jessica Addington, Focus New Mexico

It’s been a few years since I tried my hand at a backyard garden, but I haven’t forgotten the satisfaction of sowing, growing, and tasting the first crop. To be completely honest, I didn’t have much success with my first garden; we had very little space to grow and only produced a small ration of jalapenos, a few habaneros, and one cantaloupe. Regardless of the size of our harvest, I found so much joy in tending to each plant and teaching my girls a lesson in hard work, patience, and self-sufficiency.
To our advantage, New Mexico’s climate provides a long growing season. However, gardening in the desert can also raise some challenges: low moisture levels, rocky soil, and gusty winds can make it difficult. As I was doing some personal research for my backyard garden, I wanted to share what I thought was valuable content for anyone who is wanting to live off of the land. I dug up a fantastic article from New Mexico State University that will help you grow with confidence and have fun doing it!

1. Know Your Climate
The types of vegetables that can be grown in home gardens in New Mexico are generally determined by the length of the growing season. There are three major growing zones in New Mexico—north, central, and south—based on the average number of frost-free days. In Santa Fe, the frost-free date is approximately May 10. Crops like okra and watermelons have difficulty maturing in areas with short growing seasons. Kale, on the other hand, does not fare well in areas with hot summer weather like southeast NM. Also, raised beds warm up sooner in the spring than a level garden. Maximum effect is achieved by planting on the south side of a bed running east to west. Beds can be mounded up with a shovel or contained with lumber or bricks.

2. Plan Before You Plant
When selecting the site for your garden, make sure the soil is deep and well drained. Most vegetables, whether grown in short or long growing season areas, prefer full sun. Vegetable gardens should be located away from trees that may shade the garden. Tree roots may also compete for water and nutrients. Windbreaks (such as trees, fences, and walls) a safe distance to the southwest of the garden are encouraged to protect young seedlings from prevailing winds in the spring. Make a list of vegetables you would like to grow. Consider how much space is available, how many people are in your family and their taste preferences. A number of techniques can be used to grow more crops in the same area. For example, radishes planted in the early spring can be replaced by green beans in the summer. The green beans, in turn, can be replaced by fall-planted garlic. This process of planting three crops one after another in the same growing season is called “succession” planting. 

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Copyright Mark Stivers