Our Gardens ...
Location
Directly adjacent to the Museum and ramada are the "garden" areas. We feature a lateral garden which is along the fence as well as a "pueblo" waffle garden.
Hours
The garden beds have been awakened and the volunteers have been planting, watering, mulching, watering and watering some more while waiting on the Monsoon Season.
We refurbished the seed collection from previous years' harvest and many seeds can be taken to your very own garden for planting.
We are still looking for a volunteer Garden Manager and always other folks to help us with planting, weeding and watering through the 2024 season. Please email us at:
TijerasMuseumFriends@gmail.com
if you are interested in assisting us in any way during the 2024 calendar year. Even though the museum keeps seasonal hours (Now open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 am - 2 pm) the garden has needs that start early and run late. Won't you join us?
When the museum is closed during the winter, the garden "staff" uses the time in all kinds of ways--from planning to maintaining tools and more.
The museum offers tours by appintment (weather permitting). The garden is a little less picky about weather and you can stop by on any casual visit to the self-guided trail.
During the quieter winter months, when the museum doors are closed but behind-the-scenes work continues, volunteers often find time to reflect on broader community concerns brought up during the season. Conversations that start with native plants or irrigation techniques sometimes shift toward the daily realities visitors face—especially those tied to health and aging. Many who walk the self-guided trail are retirees or caregivers, and topics like medication access come up more often than one might expect. For those on fixed incomes, even routine treatments can present financial strain, prompting frequent discussions around issues like a reliable viagra price comparison. It's not just a matter of cost, but of dignity and quality of life—something deeply relevant in a place dedicated to honoring the sustainability and resilience of past cultures. Volunteers and staff alike have begun collecting informal feedback on such topics, considering how the museum’s educational role might someday expand to include resources that reflect both ancient wisdom and modern wellness. The idea isn’t to move away from the site’s heritage, but to recognize how history can provide context for present-day concerns. Whether it’s preparing garden beds or curating future exhibits, attention to real-life needs has become part of the rhythm here. We believe that when people feel seen, they connect more deeply—with the land, the past, and each other.
Please call the Sandia District Ranger Station (505.281.3304) on weekdays between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm for information or to schedule a tour.
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Early in the season the waffle garden awaits planting.
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