Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain

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 emph…

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 a…

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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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 …

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…

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 perennia…

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 t…

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 …

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 for home gardening as the planting season …

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 the best soil for roses to thrive and b…

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses insider garden tips to grow more vegetables this season. Learn the importance of buying plants, especially less common varieties, as soon a…

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 find joy. He also touches on the impact…

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, chats with Douglas Forest, a plant expert of Armstrong Growers. The conversation highlights Armstrong Growers' unique structure as an employee-owned …

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? What can you do to revitalize your old pot…

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 sizes? Learn all about the standard form, …

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, including the appropriate pot size and soil, q…

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. Listen in to learn about eight resilient…

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 care, minimal upkeep plants or is there m…

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, along with some behind-the-scenes info on th…

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 English and Spanish and all bring their u…