Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain

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 what you should do if your evergreen oaks are turning yellow. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https:...

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 tasks for northern Arizona. Listen in to learn more about what you should be doing to ensure a great growing season this year. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gar...

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 and fragrant blooms, perfect for local mountain gardens. Listen in to learn all about the varieties and how you can order yours today! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mou...

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 amazing work that John Murphy is doing! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ F...

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 trees, and cool-season vegetables and herbs. Plus you'll get a sneak peak at some other great spring bloomers arriving at Watters Garden Center now! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://ca...

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? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ Follow Cast11...

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 apples and pears and using horticultural oil. How do you use ladybugs and praying mantis in your gardens? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardene...

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 systems once growth is evident, especially after temperatures consistently reach 70 degrees F. Listen in to also hear tips on watering, transitioning to herbs, and more! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Ca...

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 real: it's not that far away. So, if your mom is a gardener and loves those beautiful blooms, this is your time to put in your pre-order for a hydrangea plant. Listen in to find...

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 landscaping? Listen in to learn all the trees on the top 10 list and more! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook:...

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 those beautiful flowers in early spring. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11...

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 should you do to ensure your trees bloom for years to come? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow...

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 of the temperature dips? Learn what you should know about how to save those plants that got some frost damage. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-...

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. Planting has already begun, so dig in! Be ready to protect your plants should we experience another dip in the weather. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-wit...

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener shares how to plant for fast growth. Once spring has begun, we want to see those plants grow quickly to bring the blooms, the beautiful hedges, lush trees, and more. So what should we do during the planting process to get fast growth?  Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-ga...

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, welcomes Aaron Lamb from Trees of Corrales located in New Mexico. As a supplier of Watters Garden Center, trees of Corrales brings high-quality to retail nurseries and landscape distribution centers. Hear from these two gardening experts on the great plants offered that love the Central Highlands environment. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11:...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center chat about the California Poppy and their companion plants. Watters is getting lots of new plants right now along with California poppies, delphiniums are arriving, and many other fun spring plants that grow along with poppies. Which plants like to grow with poppies? Listen in to find out! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11....

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener discusses the bloomers of early spring. Spring officially arrived on the 20th and gardeners are ready for those blooms to arrive as well. What are those early bloomers? What should you know about planting them? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow C...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss the difference between Atlas Cedar and Deador Cedar. Also, spring is here but there is still potential for freezes. Is it okay to plant? If so, what should I plant? Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAS...

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about the fastest growing plants for a thick hedge of privacy. Looking for a little privacy? What are some great hedge you can plant that will grow quickly. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ Follow Cast11 on Instag...

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares why owning a garden center is such fun. Watters Garden Center 63rd Flower Festival and Spring Open House was last weekend and the plants are in abundance! Check out the amazing variety including dwarf yellow yucca, lily of the valley, rhododendrons, and so much more! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-w...

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, is joined by Chris Shipley from Savano's Nursery in Tucson. Together they discuss Salvia Sparkle, salvia plant care, vibrant mist grass, and the Mediterranean carpet plant. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ Follow...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center chat about spring gopher plants and their garden companions. Gopher plants are heat-loving, drought-tolerant, and animal resistant plants. They love to be planted with other native plants like columbines and forsythia. What else? Listen in to find out! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-ga...

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about 3 native plant drops and the easy-to-grow selection. Learn about low-maintenance, drought-tolerant native plants that have arrived at Watters Garden Center. Check out gorgeous Texas sage, globe mallow, manzanitas, and single-leaf pinyon. What else has arrived? Listen in to find out! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.co...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center chat about lawn care. They share advice on when to start watering lawns again and how to fertilize them for a lush, green appearance. In addition, they cover the importance of understanding local growing conditions and soil types when selecting and caring for plants. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-w...