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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.

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Why We Use Poinsettias to Celebrate the Holidays

December 03, 2025 • Watters Garden Center - Ken Lain

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 seasonal superstar. Tune in to learn simple indoor care tips that can make the difference between a long-lasting holiday centerpiece and a disappointing wilt.

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