Rose Growing in Santa Fe

While I am very fond of the many xeric perennials available in Santa Fe, having the privilege of managing some of the best rose gardens in Santa Fe has really made me appreciate the glory of roses.

Welcome to the summer solstice. We are through the planting rush and ready to kick back and watch things grow. Some things have shriveled, others boomed, others we are waiting to see.

The days are long, the evenings pretty with some clouds floating around, what more could we want? But wait? I only have four kinds of tomatoes in, and while the seeds are coming in well in the raised beds, are we going to have all of the herbs we need for the season?…

One problem that people often overlook in the southwest is the need for shade gardens.

The lovely pear tree that had yet to meet it’s fate of the hand of the evil pruner.

When is it safe to plant in May?…

Tent caterpillars hatch in early spring just as our aspen leaves are unfolding…

We all drive by those gorgeous, colorful perennial gardens and wish they were ours.

How should I care for these at the beginning of the year before they start growing green again? …

The Greek word for Rainbow…

Look up…