Gardening Tips

If you’ve gardened in New Mexico for any length of time, you know our high desert climate doesn’t always make things easy. Intense sun, temperature swings, and dry conditions can...

When you amend or fertilize your soil, you’re not just growing plants—you’re shaping the environment your pets, your kids, and your family interact with every day. And not all products...

By Wendy Blair, Expert Gardener, Instagram: @505garden There is never a shortage of garden chores in the Fall, but checking some items off your list now will help lighten the...

by Wendy Blair, Master Gardener, @505garden Planting garlic is one of the most rewarding crops I grow!  It's an easy gardening task that is relatively low maintenance, but the results...

 By Dawn Dewey Step into your garden on a late summer morning and you’ll feel it—life buzzing, chirping, crawling, and quietly working beneath your feet. Your garden is more than...

August is the perfect time to get started on your fall garden and enjoy healthy veggies harvested right in your own yard through the winter. Our high-desert climate is terrific...

Gardening in the high desert is no easy task—and our unique climate can really challenge your summer vegetable-growing success. But with a bit of know-how and some thoughtful precautions, you...

by Dawn Dewey, owner of Soilutions When it comes to flowers, dahlias are a personal favorite of mine, and I grow several varieties each year. It's hard to beat their...

The possibilities of container gardening are limitless! Learn the basic tips and tricks to easily start a container garden, no matter the size of your garden.

By Wendy Blair, Expert Gardener, Instagram: @505garden As spring unfolds in the high desert of New Mexico, gardeners face unique challenges and opportunities. We get quite a few bursts of...

This article explores the variety of seasonal tasks perfect for children of all ages. A list of health benefits is followed by gardening ideas to give to children.

By Wendy Blair, Expert Gardener, Instagram: @505garden Raised bed gardens may be very popular, however there are also advantages to  in-ground gardening.  First, creating a garden in the ground is...