Farm Journal: Early spring in the hives

In early spring, we watch the hives wake up as fruit trees blossom and daffodils emerge from the soil. As early flowers offer their first pollen, worker bees venture out on warmer afternoons, a welcome sight after months of winter quiet.

Welcoming pastry chef Natalie Basarov

At Los Poblanos, the bakery is an extension of our Rio Grande Valley cuisine, shaped by the seasons, guided by the hands that tend it and rooted in a sense of place. We are pleased to introduce Pastry Chef Natalie Basarov, whose return to New Mexico brings both a personal homecoming and a thoughtful vision for the bakery and pastry program.

Seeds of Generosity: Growing for Grandpa’s Community Farm

We will be starting seeds for Grandpa's Community Farm again this year, and we couldn't be more excited to be part of something so meaningful to our local community.

Garden season and Women’s History Month at Los Poblanos

Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms, Rose Greely and Penny Rembe are among the inspiring women whose creativity and vision have shaped the beauty of Los Poblanos for nearly a century. From architecture and garden design to present-day farming, their innovation and stewardship continue to guide how the land awakens each spring.

Early Spring Rose Care: Pruning and Feeding Tips

Roses of every color, scent and shape are one of the most beautiful markers of spring at Los Poblanos. From the historic Rose Greely Garden with its abundant beds, to the climbing roses, formal plantings and looser heirloom varieties that surround La Quinta and wind throughout the property, we anticipate their blooms all year.

Behind that display is careful early spring rose care.