In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, discusses pottery that lasts for years in any garden. Functional tools can also be beautiful, and this episode dives into how everyday garden accessories double as art. Also, learn about a new o...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, presents Beyond the Gnomes: Unique Garden Decor that Lasts. Learn how careful timing, protective measures, and creative use of garden art keep landscapes safe and visually engaging. From insulat...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share creative ways to use garden pottery as garden containers. Even in the dead of winter, the right pottery can transform outdoor spaces. Explore how to use garden potter...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, explains how to winterize outdoor fountains & ponds. Cold weather can quietly take a toll on outdoor features that many gardeners cherish. In this segment, winter preparation goes beyond pla...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about using wildflowers to revegetate construction sites. Learn about common cold-weather concerns, timing tips, and a few subtle strategies that can make a big differ...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares how to use autumn leaves in your garden. As the seasons shift, a familiar autumn chore becomes the starting point for a deeper garden conversation. What seems like a simple cleanup leads ...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares spruce tree secrets for small and tall trees. Significant upgrades and everyday maintenance reveal the unexpected challenges and rewards of running a seasonal small business. Listeners wi...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, explains evergreen planting tips for winter gardens. From soil preparation and hydration techniques to essential winter care, the episode covers tips that can help your trees thrive come spring....

In this episode, Ken and Lisa Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share garden trivia & Christmas cactus history. Discover surprising facts, care tips, and the fascinating origins behind a beloved holiday favorite. Also, hear charming...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares the truth behind plant spikes. Late fall and early winter can make or break your garden, but are you preparing it the right way? Ken Lain reveals why some common shortcuts might actually ...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss winter gardening tips for mountain climates. They'll explain common challenges, seasonal care, and the surprising limits of what can thrive in local mountain climat...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares how USDA zones can transform your garden. Dive into the unique challenges and opportunities of gardening in Northern Arizona. Also, learn a crucial concept that every local gardener shoul...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, talks about better winter plant choices with direct farm shipping. Dive into how clever digital tools are leveling the playing field, allowing for nationwide plant delivery, more innovative cust...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares the top 10 evergreens for a stunning holiday landscape. Discover surprising tips about holiday trees that can live beyond the season, including a common mistake many people make when choo...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share why we use poinsettias to celebrate the holidays. Explore the surprising origins, a bit of old folklore, and how a certain someone helped turn this plant into a ...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares when to plant poinsettias and Christmas cactus outdoors. Learn why some store-bought beauties fail almost immediately, while others keep blooming for months, and the simple but crucial mi...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott explain how to grow a better holiday poinsettia. Learn surprising tips for keeping local plants healthy through the cold, including what not to do with specific desert nati...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, talks about preparing gardens with ponds for winter. From tackling one surprisingly stubborn pest to protecting both newly planted beds and backyard water features from winter damage, t...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares the story of holiday gift cards at Watters Garden Center. Learn how the team built a sophisticated online gift-card system complete with custom designs, scheduled delivery, and personal m...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, helps you deck the halls with holiday plant history. Explore tales that stretch across cultures, continents, and centuries. From ancient legends to unexpected historical influences, each traditi...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share the top 10 year-end garden tasks for a better yard. From refreshing an outdated yard to tackling the sneaky winter weeds that can take over fast, they share insights ...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares a true story of why customer service failed at Verizon. He explains why his own business takes a very different approach, and how that choice has become a surprising competitive edge. It’...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss the most popular holiday tree and how to plant it. From unexpected tree troubles to choosing a holiday centerpiece that lives on long after the season, the conversa...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares why this cool season is prime time for planting evergreens. Is the secret to next year’s best garden hiding in the coldest months? Explore a few surprising winter conditions that can give...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares a favorite part of digital gardening. Explore the excitement of continual improvement, from embracing new technology to launching innovative ways for customers to shop. Tune in for an ins...