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
682 episodes
Fast-Growing Shade Trees as a Father's Day Gift
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss the fast-growing shade trees as a Father's Day gift. In this segment, Lisa and Ken answer listener questions, including recommendations for fast-growing shade trees, and provi...
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Top 10 Plants that Attract more Butterflies into Gardens
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shared the top 10 plants that attract more butterflies into gardens. He also discusses the ideal planting season in Northern Arizona, emphasizing that soil temperature, not just frost dates, is ...
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Growing Hardy Gardenia for Garden Fragrance
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses growing hardy gardenia for garden fragrance. Listen in to learn how best to care for your gardenia plants and how to coax the most fragrance out of your blooms.
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Bright Blooming Shrubs in the Summer Garden this Year
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses the bright blooming shrubs for your summer garden. There are some amazing bright blooming shrubs like the bluebeard, butterfly bush, and more. What other bright blooming shrubs should ...
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Top 10 Cactus & Desert Agave for Mountain Gardens
Ken and Lisa Lain talk today about the Top 10 Cactus & Desert Agave varieties that thrive in our mountain gardens. Many cactus and agave blooms also draw butterflies and hummingbirds. These spectacular cacti and agaves will make you the env...
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How Much Water Does a New Container Garden Need to be Healthy?
Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, takes a look at container gardens and shares how much they should be watered. Listen in to learn how much you should water those containers and more tips on container garden care.
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Garden Q & A With Ken & Lisa Lain: Watering Wisdom and More!
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center answer your gardening questions with a focus on watering – our soil in the Central Highlands is varied and challenging, and how you water can be the difference in whether your trees and pla...
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10:54
How to Grow Crape Myrtle for a Brighter Summer
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares how to grow crape myrtle for a brighter summer. Listen in to learn how to best grow crape myrtle. Do they like sun, what type of soil, and how much should you water them?
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What's Pretty for This Weekend's Gardening
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, chats about what's pretty for this weekend's gardening. Learn about three lovely plants that will bring gorgeous color to your garden. Purple fountain grass, Canas, and Mandevilla are the stars ...
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Bill Jones Hi-Yield Turf Ranger Interview
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, interviews Bill Jones, a representative for Fertilome/Hi-Yield, a company formed as a co-op by independent garden centers. Bill shares his expertise on their products and addresses plant health ...
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Fragrant Flowers that Attract Hummingbirds and Butterflies
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss the best fragrant flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Listen in as they highlight several drought-hardy plants, then turn the discussion to flowers that hummingbirds ...
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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 today, making it one of the top pollinator plants throughout the summer and fall. Also, l...
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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 open. Then they identify that striking tree with purple blossoms. Finally, they provi...
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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 salvia and great shade and fruit tres to plant now.
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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 plant is great for the less experienced gardener, even in challenging climates like t...
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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 committed to quality tree growing and emphasizes the importance of proper tree care...
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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 to the garden. With their bright colors and ability to attract pollinators like hummin...
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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 purchase? Listen in to find out.
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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 storms can wreak havoc on hillsides, and it's important to use the right plants f...
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9:35
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 season in the Prescott area. Did you properly prepare the soil? Are you going to use t...
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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 difference between annuals and perennials, how to ensure your flowers bloom all seas...
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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 low-maintenance, hardier native plants they provide to garden centers across the coun...
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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 rather than traditional garden plots can be beneficial. What are some key factors gard...
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