Let's not sell Fall short because here in New Mexico we host a most gorgeous array of beautiful fall blooming plants. I specifically mention blooming because most of us are aware of the gorgeous Fall grasses but today I wanted to share some of the flowering gems in our gardens during this … [Read more...]
Did you know Fall is the best time to plant in New Mexico? Learn the basics of planting design with Jill Brown of My Landscape Coach. You'll spend 2 hours diving into the secrets of Landscape design in New Mexico. You'll learn what your landscape personality is and how to use that to … [Read more...]
Welcome FALL! I'm excited to fall into this new season of life and business. It's one of my most favorite times of the year because it is by far THE BEST TIME TO PLANT IN YOUR GARDEN! Yep, that's exactly what I said. FALL not SPRING is the best time to plant. I'm presently … [Read more...]
Today we enjoy the last day of Summer and we welcome Fall this weekend. I am feeling reminiscent of all the beautiful blooms this past summer. The bountiful harvest of apricot, cherry's, and peaches that were thoroughly enjoyed. I'm remembering all the trees we took refuge under … [Read more...]
4th of July is a Holiday we can all get behind. It's a day of Family and Community Fun all over the country. In our neighborhood we host an annual 4th of July parade and block party. Over the years I've written a lot about this fun party we throw. Today I'm rounding up all those posts so you can … [Read more...]
Happy June, it's taken me a week to settle into the fact that June is here, my kiddos are off of school, and Summer is around the corner. Luckily my yard is in full force and that helps alleviate the new kiddo summer schedule. I've got so many things blooming right now that I wanted to share all the … [Read more...]
Great herbs for New Mexico New Mexico is a great environment for planting herbs. And the uses for them are innumerable. My biggest tip is to put the annual herb plants in pots and the herb perennials in the ground. A few ideas to try: The annuals such as basil, dill, cilantro and some … [Read more...]
Let's bring back May Day! Have you heard of it? In the 19th and 20th Centuries May 1st was a day for spreading joy and love to your neighbors. There are many ways people spread love and friendships but all of them included flowers. Rightly so being in most places in America the flowers are now … [Read more...]
How is your soil looking? No really, I want you to think about the health of your soil. Soil is practically what makes or breaks our gardens. I know this sounds dramatic but check out this simple example in regards to how a soil can effect stormwater runoff and absorption. What makes great … [Read more...]
A popular question I get is “Why are plants so expensive?” The question I always want to ask back is “how much do you think they should cost?” But instead of going down that road I typically say they cost what they cost, and they’ve actually stayed at pretty much the same cost for over 15 … [Read more...]
