Reading about gardening is almost as good as doing it!! I am so sorry the library is closed and I can’t lend you from my wonderful garden book collection… but if you are gonna buy a gardening book this season, may it be one of these beauties.. don’t ask me which one cause I love all of them.. these are just the favorites off my shelf… I only read gardening books and children’s books!!
Our new “Stay at home” mandate means lots of homework for of us…school work, house work, personal work……this weekend I am taking a deep pause and letting gardening be my only work…. the mess inside will wait!!
I have opened up shop for Facetime Garden Consulting and am so happy to give you site specific, personal advice to get you growing. I can help you no matter where you live, because growing is universal!
I also want to recommend some local resources for garden beds, soil, plants and row cover because now that I have told you all exactly what to do, I know you are all desperate to get your hands dirty, after all, they have never been this clean!!!
LOCAL GARDEN RESOURCE ROUNDUP– ****UPDATE**** Nurseries have been deemed non- Essential business
Today we ventured to Country Farm Supply in Espanola ….they sell straw bales, baby chicks (new batch arriving Thursday) and seeds in bulk!! Who sells seeds in bulk anymore??? They are stocked and open for business… but always good to call first (505) 753-4500.
Plants of the Southwest– Super therapeutic strolling in the shady river side groove while gathering new fruit trees, berries, natives herbs and vegetables! They sell row cover by the yard ( new shipment comes in Thursday). They do have reduced hours to Tuesday- Saturday 8:30-5pm and please know there is only two hard working employees so be patient and kind to them!***Sadly PSW had to close for the month of April, but do check back, those plants are still growing!!****
Agua Fria Nursery Are open and you are free to wander outside as long as you please, only a few customers at a time inside to pay, so please be patient. They sell Cocopeat (due to arrive back in stock next week) which I recommend to everyone for making their own potting mix. They also sell row cover, vegetable starts, amendments and tons of amazing perennials.***All Nurseries are closes until further notice***
Grow y’own raised beds is still in business and busier than ever! They build and install garden raised garden beds. There is even a video of how to build a bed that you can be inspired by to build your own!
Paynes Soil Yard is selling compost and soil and delivering even just one yard at a time! The have compost, garden soil and lots of mulches. 1-(505)-424-0336
Reunity Resources – Not only do they now offer curbside kitchen scrap compost pick up, but they will deliver garden compost to you as well! You can pick up compost too Mon- Fri 8-4pm and Saturday 9-12. Such an amazing resource in the heart of Santa Fe!!
The Feed Bin Sells straw bales, baby chicks ( new shipment every Thursday) and tons of animal supplies.
Paynes Nursery Sells of course plants, seeds, bagged soil, trees, among a million other things!***All Nurseries are closes until further notice***
Santa Fe Farmers Market– Is open and taking great safety precautions! These hard working farmers have planned and planted and have to work no matter what, cause farming is NOT canceled!! Please support our local farmers if you can safely!!
*****I encourage you to call ahead and get straight on hours and supplies and curbside pick up options first. These business are so happy to stay open but they need to stay safe too!!******
Amanda Bramble or Amerpersand Learning Center will be hosting her annual fund raising plant sale at the Mind Shaft tavern in Madrid on April 19th… there will be pre- order curbside pick up available.
Also these amazing women at Soul Fire Farm are doing Friday ask a farmer sessions for growing support on Zoom.
Small online Seed Shops
Seeds Savers Exchange– Temporarily closed to catch up on orders
Native Seed Search– Closed till April 17th 2020
Johnny’s Seeds– Not taking new orders till April 6th
High Mowing Seeds– Open but 2-3 weeks for shipping most seeds
Botancial Interests– Open but higher than usual shipping time
Edible Santa Fe Also put together a list of local food business who are open and need your business Here
If I left anyone out, please comment below and I will add them to the list!
I pulled this book of the shelf today which feature my beloved local poets Kyce Bello and Cynthia West
Just reading the back cover was medicine for my soul. 
Bless the land & bless your hands that they can work in wellness and humble gratitude to bring life, health and goodness to the world!
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