by 505 Outside | Mar 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
Water-Wise Vegetable Gardening With our hot summers and low precipitation, growing vegetables in NM can bechallenging. This talk will provide strategies and recommendations for growers tocultivate a thriving vegetable harvest in the region. Discussion will include...
by 505 Outside | Mar 3, 2026 | Deciduous Shrubs, Shrubs
Type: Deciduous Exposure: Full Sun Water Use: Low Mature Size: 2’ H x 3’ W Leadplant is a hardy, drought-tolerant native shrub commonly found in Southwestern landscapes. It is valued for its deep root system, which helps stabilize soil and improve its ability to...
by 505 Outside | Mar 3, 2026 | Blog
Growing vegetables successfully in the hot, arid climate of New Mexico can be tough. My partner and I have extensive farming experience and education in permaculture from the mid-west and we found that it took us several seasons of observations, learning and...
by 505 Outside | Mar 3, 2026 | Blog
Trees play a vital role in the plant palette for Albuquerque gardens. They provide cooling shade, screening, and habitat for birds, pollinators and other wildlife. Trees take more time to establish than shrubs or smaller plants. They live longer but are more expensive...
by 505 Outside | Jan 30, 2026 | Deciduous Trees, Trees
Type: Deciduous Exposure: Sun/Shade Water Use: Medium Mature Size: 40’ H x 40’ W The Chinquapin oak (also spelled Chinkapin)is a rugged, adaptable shade tree native to New Mexico and primarily occurring in the southeastern mountains. This long-lived...
