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Santa Fe Gardening in July

This is the time of year where it is easy to take our gardens for granted, and to let them go. The young love phase is over. The dog days are here.

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Fresh Sour Cherry Cobbler

My favorite is the cherry. For many years now I have had a Montmorency Cherry tree right outside the back door. If we use them just for snacking, they are very bitter.

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Santa Fe July hailstorm and updates

I looked out at the patio and golf ball sized hail had landed. Only a couple that big to be sure, but lots of smaller ones too.

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Butterfly On My Catmint

Catmint, one of the most hardy drought tolerant plants in Santa Fe, often attracts butterflies, as well as bees.

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Roses in Santa Fe

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…

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June Glory

Welcome to the summer solstice. We are through the planting rush and ready to kick back and watch things grow.

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Garden Design in Santa Fe

What have we been up to at work lately? www. mccumberfinegardens.com.  Lots of terracing, patios and containers.

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Welcome Post

It is built with the intention to share information and share the joy, anguish and humor of gardening in the high altitude desert of Santa Fe and the surrounding areas.

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