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Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Gardening season is year-round with Watters Garden Center's Ken Lain. The Mountain Gardener shares his secrets on how to have the most beautiful, blooming Prescott landscape.
Episodes
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How to Grow Butterfly Bush for More Pollinators
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares how to grow butterfly bush for more pollinators. Learn how the butterfly bush became what we know…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Insider Tips for Growing Terrific Tomatoes
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center share insider tips for growing terrific tomatoes. The two also discuss why rosebuds might be failing to…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Evergreens for Privacy that Screens Prying Eyes
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener, discusses the evergreens for privacy that screen prying eyes. He also emphasizes the benefits of planting red…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Meet the Amazing Clematis
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, enthusiastically introduces the clematis, calling it the "queen of the garden." This beautiful, easy-to-grow…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Mike Neenan of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Nursery
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, interviews Mike Neenan of J. Frank Schmidt & Son nursery. This long-standing, family-owned tree nursery is…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Best Flowers for Non-Stop Blooms
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss the best flowers for non-stop blooms. These flowers can bring some gorgeous blooms…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Bare Root v. Containerized Roses: Which Is Better?
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses the difference between bare-root roses and containerized roses. Which type of rose is the better…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Holding Hills with Honeysuckle & More
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss holding hills with honeysuckle and more. Factors like watering and summer monsoon…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Preparing Old Containers & Raised Beds for New Flower Plants
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, talks about preparing old containers & raised beds for new flower plants. We're in the peak of planting…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How to Make Flowers Bloom All Season Long
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares how to make flowers bloom all season long. Now is the perfect time to plant various flowers! Learn the…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Chris Shipley of Civano Nursery
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, chats with Chris Shipley, owner of Civano Nursery in Tucson. Chris shares about his family's nursery and the…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Growing Better Vegetables and Herbs in Containers
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss growing better vegetables and herbs in containers. There are times when planting in containers…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Three Types of Tomatoes and Their Benefits
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, talks about three types of tomatoes and their benefits. Learn the basic types of tomatoes that are popular…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Raised Bed Gardens
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott chat about raised bed gardens and all you should know. How much sun should they get? What is…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Insider Garden Tips to More Vegetables this Season
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses insider garden tips to grow more vegetables this season. Learn the importance of buying plants…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
What I Love Most About Gardening
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares what he loves most about gardening, emphasizing the therapeutic benefits as a way to manage stress and…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
An Interview with Douglas Forest of Armstrong Growers
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, chats with Douglas Forest, a plant expert of Armstrong Growers. The conversation highlights Armstrong…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Updated Container Style with Spring Flowers
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss updated container style with spring flowers. Are you looking to update your container garden?…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Three Types of Yucca for Every Garden Style
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses three types of Yucca for every garden style. Did you know that Yucca can come in three different…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How to Grow Tree Roses in Containers
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center share how to grow tree roses in containers. Learn what you should know about container gardening…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Arizona Native Plants for Mountain Gardens
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, introduces listeners to a selection of his favorite native plants found in the central highlands of Arizona…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Definition of Planting with Native Plants
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses the definition of planting with native plants. What constitutes a native plant? Are they all easy…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Jim Rupe Monrovia Nursery Interview
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, chats with Jim Rupe from Monrovia Nursery. Learn about Monrovia's history as a large-scale plant grower…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Best Lavender for Fragrance and Beauty
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss the best lavender to plant for fragrance and beauty. There are varieties of lavender including…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Native Desert Willow and the Best Variety
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses Native Desert Willow and the best variety. This native Arizona beauty is drought-tolerant and…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Best Gardenia for Mountain Gardens
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss the best gardenia for mountain gardens. Gardenia are often thought of as a southern…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Top 10 Native Plants to Grow in Arizona
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, chats about the top 10 native plants to grow in Arizona. Arizona Cypress, Silver Berry, and Manzanita are…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
When Can Roses be Planted in Spring?
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener talks about when roses can be planted in the spring. The weather is warming up and gardeners are eager to get…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How to Grow the Top 10 Vegetables for an Increased Harvest
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener shares how to grow the top 10 vegetables for an increased harvest. Learn the importance of seasonal planting…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
5 Reasons to Update Your Landscape
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center, share 5 reasons to update your landscape. Do you have aging or unsightly plants? Do you want to enhance…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Insider Secrets to Big Juicy Tomatoes
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares insider secrets to big, juicy tomatoes. Should you use soil, can you use manure? What about watering?…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Why Evergreen Oaks Turn Yellow in Spring
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center, discuss why evergreen oaks turn yellow in spring. Is it normal for oaks to turn yellow or is something…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Growing Better Veggies and Herbs this Year
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses how to grow better veggies and herbs this year. With warmer temperatures arriving, it's time to…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Mother's Day Hydrangeas: New Varieties for Mountain Gardeners
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener discusses the great hydrangeas that are perfect for Mother's Day gifts. There are five wonderful…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
John Murphy Rock the Gardens and Prescott Food Forest
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener welcomes John Murphy to discuss his Rock the Gardens fundraiser for the Prescott Food Forest. Learn how you…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Top 10 Bloomers in Spring Gardens
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss the top 10 bloomers in spring gardens. Learn all about waxed amaryllis bulbs, dwarf…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How to Grow Hydrangea in Mountain Landscapes
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, chats about growing hydrangea in mountain landscapes. Can hydrangea thrive in the Prescott area? Is there a…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How to Use Ladybugs and Praying Mantis in the Gardens
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss how to use ladybugs and praying mantis in the gardens. They also explore concerns…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Insider Tips to Growing Herbs with Flavor
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses the arrival of spring in Northern Arizona, noting the blooming of various plants. He also advises…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How to Pre-Order Your Mother's Day Hydrangeas
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares how to pre-order your Mother's Day hydrangeas. It seems spring has barely begun, and we're already…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Top 10 Flowering Trees of Spring in the Landscape
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses the top 10 flowering trees of spring. Which spring trees are easy-care? Which are pollinators?…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Perennial Flowers that Bloom Early in Spring
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott chat about perennial flowers that bloom early in spring. Do you love early spring blooms?…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Making Trees Bloom Better
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, chats about making trees bloom better. Bad water, poor fertilizer, soil quality, and nutrients can all have…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How to Help Plants Recover from Frost Damage
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott chat about how to help plants recover from frost damage. Did your plants get hit by frost…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
What Day Does Spring Gardening Officially Begin?
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, chats about when spring gardening officially begins. Spring season is already here! The weather is warming…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How to Plant For Fast Growth
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener shares how to plant for fast growth. Once spring has begun, we want to see those plants grow quickly to bring…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Interview with Aaron Lamb, Trees of Corrales
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, welcomes Aaron Lamb from Trees of Corrales located in New Mexico. As a supplier of Watters Garden Center…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How to Grow California Poppy and Their Companion Plants
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center chat about the California Poppy and their companion plants. Watters is getting lots of new plants right…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Bloomers of Early Spring
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener discusses the bloomers of early spring. Spring officially arrived on the 20th and gardeners are ready for…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
What's the difference between Atlas Cedar and Deador Cedar?
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss the difference between Atlas Cedar and Deador Cedar. Also, spring is here but there…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Fastest Growing Plants for a Thick Hedge of Privacy
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about the fastest growing plants for a thick hedge of privacy. Looking for a little privacy? What are…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Why Owning a Garden Center is Such Fun
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares why owning a garden center is such fun. Watters Garden Center 63rd Flower Festival and Spring Open House…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Mist Grass, Salvia, and Mediterranean Carpet Plant
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, is joined by Chris Shipley from Savano's Nursery in Tucson. Together they discuss Salvia Sparkle, salvia…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Spring Gopher Plants and Their Garden Companions
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center chat about spring gopher plants and their garden companions. Gopher plants are heat-loving…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Native Plant Drops and the Easy-to-Grow Selection
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about 3 native plant drops and the easy-to-grow selection. Learn about low-maintenance, drought-tolerant…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Lawn Care: When to Start Watering and Feeding
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center chat about lawn care. They share advice on when to start watering lawns again and how to fertilize them…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Top 10 Blooming Shrubs of Spring
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses the top 10 blooming shrubs of spring. Learn the blooming cycle of different plants like lilacs…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Why 62 Years in the Family Business Matters
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Moutain Gardener, shares why 62 years in the family business matters. Learn about all the resources and services offered by…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Top 10 Garden Shortcuts of Spring that Make Gardens Better
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses the top 10 garden shortcuts of spring that makes gardens better. Learn about pruning fruit trees…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Top 10 Perennial Spring Flowers that Thrive for Years
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss the top 10 perennial spring flowers that thrive for years. Learn all about lilacs…