Feb 24, 2011 - Spring seems to be slow in coming this year. We are still experiencing temps in the 30's and 40's.

It's time to start your onions indoors in January. Onions take a long time to mature. They can go outside even when it's still frosting.

There are Master Gardener classes available in both Bernalilo and Valencia counties. See the links below for more information.

New Mexico State University

Bernalillo County Extension Office

• Upcoming Events
• Master Gardeners Program

Valencia County Extension Office

• Announcements
• Master Gardeners Program

"Down to Earth"

The Bernalillo Master Gardeners wrote a very good book called Down to Earth, about gardening in New Mexico.

 ISBN 0-9700804-3-1 4th Edition

Local Farmers Markets

Belen Growers' Market

Location: Anna Becker Park, Hwy. 309/Reinken Ave.

Schedule: Fridays, 4:30 pm to 7 pm

Market Season: June 4th - October 29th

Contact: Jenniffer Singleterry, (505) 401-4390

Accepts EBT, Debit, WIC and Senior checks

Los Lunas Farmers' Market

Location: Bosque River View Park at 1660 Main St. SE

Schedule: Tuesdays, 4 pm - sellout & Saturdays, 8:30 am - 12 pm

Season: June 1st - October 5th or later

Contact: Loretta Torres, (505) 869-9409

Accepts EBT, debit, WIC & Senior checks

(For a complete list of New Mexico farmers markets, click here.)