Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about new plants, pottery, and a shares a holiday greeting. Listen in for a holiday greeting and to learn about great new plants and beautiful po…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about the top 10 houseplants for a healthier indoors this winter. From stress release to cleaner air, plants can bring you a healthier environmen…

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center talk about what they are thankful for this year. As 2024 draws to a close, Ken and Lisa reflect back on the year and share what they are most gr…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener answers if it hurts trees to cut exposed roots out of the garden. Do you have exposed tree roots in your garden that are causing a problem? Can you saf…

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott ask 'How early can fruit trees be pruned?' We've just passed the winter solstice and the holidays are here so it's time to start pla…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about the difference between winter and summer plant food. Do you have to use different types of plant foods depending on the season? What should…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses the story behind the history of the evergreen holly. Ever wonder what the story was behind the evergreen holly and how it became associated w…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about winter evergreens for outdoor cheer. Winter evergreens can bring bright greens and blues to the garden. They can also be great for decorati…

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center chat about creative ways to use garden pottery as garden containers. Do you have some gorgeous pottery that you would like to use for your garde…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about using coffee grounds for a healthy garden. We often see in coffee shop the offer of used coffee grounds to gardeners. So why is it benefici…

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss using wildflowers to revegetate construction site damage. Can those vibrant wildflowers help heal the scars of construction sites? You b…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener asks and answers if autumn leaves are good for the garden in the fall. This time of year the trees are losing or have lost all their leaves. Should you…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about Spruces trees of all sizes. Learn everything you should know about spruce trees and how to grow them!

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In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares better techniques for planting winter evergreens when it's cold outside. Should you take certain steps in the winter that you don't need in warm…

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center cover some garden trivia and the history of the Christmas Cactus. Did you know that Christmas Cactus is really a cactus and it native to the mou…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener asks if feeding with plant spikes really works. We see plant spikes in nurseries all the time but do they really work or is there a better method to fe…

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center hold a questions and answers session. This week, they're covering everything from growing kumquats in Prescott to watering newly planted pines a…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses garden USDA Zones. Often when researching a plant, you'll see a recommended Garden USDA Zone listed. What are these gardening zones and how w…

In this episode, Ken Lain the Mountain Gardener chats about how to force a poinsettia to flower and turn color again. If you bought a poinsettia last year and it turned green over the summer, how can…

In this episode, Ken Lain the Mountain Gardener chats about the top 10 landscape evergreens for holiday decorating. Evergreens can be great plants to add to your landscape but which ones will work be…