The open spans of New Mexican mountain meadows abound with an array of color and texture.

Native plants are beautiful, require little supplimental water (once established), help restore our natural landscape, and provide wildlife habitat.  Our mountains are a palette of elegant diversity!

In our high desert climate extremes, it is essential that microclimates govern plant selection.

Yes, Aspens are beautiful, but they NO LONGER WORK as garden plants in Santa Fe, NM.  They need the higher altitude and cooler temperatures.  Here are some alternatives to them for your garden.

Spring Blossoms bring such beauty to the National Forests! Hopefully these pictures will inspire us to plant native beauties.