Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss the best gardenia for mountain gardens. Gardenia are often thought of as a southern plant instead of one that would do well …

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, chats about the top 10 native plants to grow in Arizona. Arizona Cypress, Silver Berry, and Manzanita are some great native plants that love the loca…

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener talks about when roses can be planted in the spring. The weather is warming up and gardeners are eager to get those roses in the ground for some beaut…

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener shares how to grow the top 10 vegetables for an increased harvest. Learn the importance of seasonal planting and understanding frost dates for optimal…

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center, share 5 reasons to update your landscape. Do you have aging or unsightly plants? Do you want to enhance your home's curb appeal? How about a de…

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares insider secrets to big, juicy tomatoes. Should you use soil, can you use manure? What about watering? How much should you use? What else shoul…

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center, discuss why evergreen oaks turn yellow in spring. Is it normal for oaks to turn yellow or is something wrong with it? Listen in to find out wha…

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses how to grow better veggies and herbs this year. With warmer temperatures arriving, it's time to focus on those essential spring gardening t…

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener discusses the great hydrangeas that are perfect for Mother's Day gifts. There are five wonderful repleat-blooming hydrangea that boast vibrant colors …

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener welcomes John Murphy to discuss his Rock the Gardens fundraiser for the Prescott Food Forest. Learn how you can support this fundraiser and the amazin…

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss the top 10 bloomers in spring gardens. Learn all about waxed amaryllis bulbs, dwarf and specialized fruit trees, blooming tr…

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, chats about growing hydrangea in mountain landscapes. Can hydrangea thrive in the Prescott area? Is there a specific variety that grows best here? Li…

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss how to use ladybugs and praying mantis in the gardens. They also explore concerns about codling moths and their effect on ap…

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses the arrival of spring in Northern Arizona, noting the blooming of various plants. He also advises listeners to activate their irrigation sy…

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares how to pre-order your Mother's Day hydrangeas. It seems spring has barely begun, and we're already talking about Mother's Day, but let's be re…

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses the top 10 flowering trees of spring. Which spring trees are easy-care? Which are pollinators? Which brings bright blooms to your landscapi…

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott chat about perennial flowers that bloom early in spring. Do you love early spring blooms? Listen in to learn which flowers bring tho…

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, chats about making trees bloom better. Bad water, poor fertilizer, soil quality, and nutrients can all have an impact on your plant's health. What sh…

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott chat about how to help plants recover from frost damage. Did your plants get hit by frost over the winter or this spring during one …

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, chats about when spring gardening officially begins. Spring season is already here! The weather is warming nicely, however, the season can still turn…