Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares why you should be planting your wildflowers now. What is the best method to plant those wildflowers and how to prep your garden? Listen in to find out. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQ...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss houseplants to have in your home for a better night's rest. Plants can help clean the air and bring great health benefits. So what houseplants should you bring into your home to sleep better? Listen in to find out. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Garden...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares how to beautify ornamental grass with manure. Ornamental grass can be a gorgeous addition to your yard. So how can you boost the growth of these plants? Listen in to learn more! Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and agai...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share when can spring planting begin. January is over and we start dreaming about those spring blooms and warmer temps. So when can that spring planting begin? Listen in to find out! Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays at 8 am &...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares how to prepare your garden in January for spring planting. What should you be doing now to get your garden ready for the spring? Listen in to find out. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQ...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares why gardening makes him happy. Is it the activity of planting? Is it the green plants, the flowers, or the fruit that rewards him after weeks of hard work? Maybe there's something else. Listen in to find out. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Sa...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, talks about two steps for better DIY Landscapes. Time is marching forward and we are moving from winter toward spring. What are two steps you should be taking for great landscapes? Listen in to find out. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays at 8 am &...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss fun fruit trees for a better spring harvest. There are so many fruit trees that can grow in this area. Which ones are the best to grow for a great harvest? Listen in to find out.   Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays at 8 am...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, talks about Winter Gem Boxwood, one of the Watters January Companion Plants. What is the best way to care for this evergreen plant? Listen in to find out. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA,...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about dealing with plants that block a view. You might have a large plant that is blocking your view. What do you do to clear the view? Do you move the plant, cut it down, or leave it be? Listen in to find out.  Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Sh...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, talks about what happens when plants are dormant.  When those plants get quiet in the winter waiting for spring to arrive, what are these plants doing? Listen in to learn what happens and why they go dormant. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays at 8...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, talks about the free garden classes being offered at Watters Garden Center.  The classes are held every Saturday from9:30 am-10:30 am and will cover topics about planting, landscaping, plant care and more. What are the January topics? Listen in to find out. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mo...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares the 17 best landscaping shrubs of spring. Learn the most popular, prettiest, and best growing shrubs to plant for spring. Listen in to find out. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss gardening with deer and javelina. Gardening can be a challenge with wildlife coming into the yards to eat your plants. So what are some things you can do to help protect your plants? Listen in to find out. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Satu...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares the January companion plant: Arizona Cypress. Learn care instructions, how to plant, and more in this episode.  Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. L...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss if wildflowers can be seeded over snow.  Short answer: Yes! But there are some steps you should consider before you start spreading those seeds. What are they? Listen in to find out. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays at 8 am & 11...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, answers to question, "Are coffee grounds are good for plants?" Some forms of coffee grounds are good for plants while others aren't.  Listen in to learn the best way to use those coffee grounds for a healthy garden. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, talk about the plants at Watters Garden Center.  You can visit the garden center but if getting out the door isn't doable but you still want to shop for some plants, visit top10plants.com to start shopping today. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Satur...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares the top 10 best mountain shrubs in the southwest. Which shrubs are the most eye-catching that will outdo all the others? Listen in to find out. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share how to attract more birds into the yard. What types of plants should you have in your yard? Should you use decorations? Listen in to find out! Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 a...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares the best companion plants of January. The staff at Watters Garden Center showcase several plants, shrubs, and trees that are great to plant in January. So which plants are they? Listen in to find out. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays at 8...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss dealing with burlap when planting a large evergreen pine tree. Also learn how to deal with gopher and gopher holes in your garden. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 a...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares when to transplant and repot your houseplants. Spring is just around the corner and your houseplants are showing signs that their current pots are a little too small. So when is the ideal time to transplant those houseplants? Listen in to learn more. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mo...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares how to stake a tree for faster growth. Tree staking is super important to the health of your plants. How do you stake those trees? Listen in to find out! Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares how to prepare garden soil for spring planting. We're past the holidays and it's time to start thinking about spring planting. What are some things you should do to prepare the garden soil? Listen in to find out! Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show L...