Purple asters bloom in late summer in New Mexico. They are blooming everywhere now! They start around the same time as roasting green chile and last beyond the State Fair and into the Balloon Fiesta. Autumn is a great time of year in New Mexico. Mild, sunny days and cool crisp nights!

Hi and welcome to my blog! I'm excited to share ideas about how to Speak New Mexican, how to enjoy traveling and hanging out in New Mexico, and ideas about buying, selling, owning, renting decorating, gardening, and loving property in New Mexico. Here is one of my favorite New Mexico cottonwood (Populus wislizeni) trees!