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PAYNE’S NURSERIES OWN LYNN PAYNE REQUESTED AND SUCCEEDED IN THE GOVERNOR ISSUING A PROCLAMATION THAT DEEMS EVERY YEAR ABOUT THIS TIME AS NATIONAL POLLINATOR WEEK IN NEW MEXICO!

Pollinator Week is an annual celebration in support of pollinator health that was initiated and is managed by Pollinator Partnership. It is a time to raise awareness for pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. The great thing about Pollinator Week is that you can celebrate and get involved any way you like! CLICK here for the website.

Pollinator Week 2025 is a celebration of the vital role that pollinators play in our ecosystems, economies, and agriculture. Under the inspiring theme “Pollinators Weave Connections,” this year’s event urges us to appreciate the essential role pollinators play in creating and expressing human culture, in all of its forms. These essential creatures, including bees, butterflies, moths, bats, beetles, and hummingbirds, are the unsung heroes behind the food we enjoy and the beauty that surrounds us. As we reflect on the interconnectedness of our world, let’s unite in a collective effort to protect and preserve these crucial pollinators. By understanding the impact of our actions on their habitats and embracing sustainable practices, we can pave the way for a flourishing future.  

HERE ARE SOME INTERESTING FACTS:

What is pollination?

Pollination is a vital stage in the life cycle of all flowering plants. When pollen is moved within a flower or carried from one flower to another of the same species it leads to fertilization.

This transfer of pollen is necessary for healthy and productive native & agricultural ecosystems.

About 75% of all flowering plant species need the help of animals to move their heavy pollen grains from plant to plant for fertilization. 

About 1,000 of all pollinators are vertebrates such as birds, bats, and small mammals. Most pollinators (about 200,000 species) are beneficial insects such as flies, beetles, wasps, ants, butterflies, moths, and bees. Why are pollinators important? Pollinators are often keystone species, meaning that they are critical to an ecosystem. The work of pollinators ensures full harvests of crops and contributes to healthy plants everywhere.An estimated 1/3 of all foods and beverages depend on pollinators.

Create pollinator-friendly habitat with native flowering plants that supply pollinators with nectar, pollen, and homes. Here are some plants that Payne’s has in stock that help pollinators:

Aster
Black-eyed Susan
Butterfly Bush
Catnip
Coneflower
Dahlia
Daisy
Goldenrod
Honeysuckle
Lavender
Marigold
Trumpet Vine
Russian Sage
and more!

Our nursery is freshly stocked with a beautiful selection of perennials and hardy yard stock, including evergreens, shrubs, and customer favorites like lavender, Russian sage, Manhattan euonymus, and golden privet. 

You’ll also find a lovely variety of vines such as honeysuckle, trumpet vine, and wisteria — perfect for adding color and vertical interest to your garden. Stop by and see what’s new for your landscape!

Stop by soon—our new arrivals go quickly, and this is the perfect time to plant!

HERE ARE OUR LATEST PERENNIALS!

OUR YARD IS FULL OF NEW STOCK!

EVERGREENS AND SHRUBS, LAVENDER, RUSSIAN SAGE, MANHATTAN EUONYMUS, GOLDEN PRIVET AND MORE!

VINES: HONEYSUCKLE, TRUMPET, AND WISTERIA

AND MORE PERENNIALS!

ASK THE GARDEN GURU!

DO YOU KNOW WHICH SWEET SMELLING PLANTS ARE WINTER HARDY IN NEW MEXICO?

ANOTHER GREAT QUESTION!

In this week’s archived show from previous years, the Garden Guru chatted about which plants make our gardens smell so sweet! Lynn mentioned that lavender is one of those plants! Lynn said, “It’s a great plant for northern New Mexico mainly because its drought tolerant and I know drought has been an unfortunate buzzword in our vocabulary lately, but Lavender will survive the drought very nicely!”

With Lavender there’s four basic varieties: English, Spanish, French and then hybrids of those groups. In total there’s probably over 100 different species and cultivars but the only ones that are winter hardy in Northern New Mexico are … well, you’ll have to listen to the Garden Guru for that information!

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

HAPPY GARDENING!

STOP BY TODAY!.

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