Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain

In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott tell us about the hot new tomatoes for the spring gardens. Tomato planting season is here with many sweeter new introductions. Patio Tomatoes, determinant, indeterminant, heirloom, and hybrids are covered in this show, as how to grow the most tomatoes in your garden this year. You will be a tomato pro after this week's show! L...

Spring is the most beautiful season for Wildflowers. In this cast, we identify the varieties and colors that grow the gardens and how to grow these easy-care flowers. You will be a Flower pro after this week's show.  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 Cast1...

Native plants have a lot going for them. Easy care, and low maintenance with years of natural beauty all make gardening simple. You will be a native pro after this week's show. 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about how deep to make a raised bed for vegetables. The top question is answered for raised bed gardens. We cover the ideal depth, the best flowers and vegetables to grow, and more. You will be a Garden Bed pro after this week's show! Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain'...

In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share their top 10 fragrant shrubs of spring. Become an expert on spring flowers that smell better than others and how to plant them. After this show, you'll be a shrub-blooming pro! Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am &am...

In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about the pretty yellow shrub you might see in the area. Spring is a time of rebirth, growth, and fragrance. Learn the brightest of the spring bloomers and how to keep the fragrance growing. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at...

Herbs are easier to grow than you know and most are perennial garden plants; they come back for years to come. In this show, we cover the easiest-to-grow herbs and how to get more flavor out of the herbs you already have growing. Food, Water, Plants, you will be an herbal pro after this week's show.  Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gar...

The trees announce the arrival of spring in vivacious colors of red, pink, purple, and white. Every yard needs at least one, but you will want to plant even more after this week's show. Flowering Cherry, redbud, crabapple, purple leaf plum, and ornamental pears are just a few. You will be a blooming tree pro after this week's show.  Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.c...

In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott tell us about Lisa's better-growing Lavendar. Learn when spring planting is in full gear, what different types of lavender are there, what Ken and Lisa's favorite perennials are, and more. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays...

Spring is the garden's chance to celebrate another growing season, the most fragrant shrubs of the year bloom now. In this show we have the best of the best spring bloomers, and how to get even more flowers from them. You will be a spring-blooming pro after this weeks show. Top10Shrubs.com Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podc...

In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott teach us about when to know it's time to irrigate. Learn when the best time to start your water system is, how to increase your fruit production, and more. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sunda...

Trees and large shrubs are ideal at blocking out neighbors, car lights and noise, reducing wind that creates you own secret garden.  We cover the best plants that grown fast, with some local favorites.  You will be a screening plant pro after this weeks show.  Top10Evergreentrees.com  Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follo...

In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott teach us about growing lilacs. Learn if lilacs grow well in your area, will grapes grow and produce fruit in a container, where to find 12-15' Pinon Pine, and more. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again...

In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott tell us about Lisa's Cactus that live here. Learn about Canytuff, Flipside Chaste Tree, what new cactus is at the garden center, and more. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQN...

In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott explain why your Crape Myrtle isn't blooming. Learn why your Crape Myrtle and Tumpet Vine isn't showing signs of life, how to reseed spots in your lawn, What to do if your Photinia has black spots, and more. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio S...

In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott tell us about early spring blooming Perennials. Learn how early spring bloomers are great for pollinators such as Candytuft, Columbine, California Poppy, and more. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Su...

In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott explain Rose Varieties in Under 2 Minutes. Learn when Ornamental Grasses need to be cut back, the difference between Shrub Roses and Tea Roses, which grow best in a container, and more. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am &...

In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott tell us about Lisa’s top 10 blooming trees of spring. Learn about spring-blooming trees like Redbud, Vanilla Twist, White Blooms, Ruby Falls, and more. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 a...

In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott teach us how to make a new lawn. Learn what flowers, plants, and trees are at the Watters Garden Center, when to reseed your lawn, which evergreens are good for screening, how to transport roses from ground to container, and more. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gar...

In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott tell us about plants to buy in March. Learn about eternal fragrance Daphne such as Mediterranean Heath, Lilly of the Valley, Gardenia, and more. Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ Follow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/ Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://mounta...

In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott teach us about spacing evergreens. Learn how to recover snow-damaged evergreens, how far apart to plant evergreens to create a screen, when to prune Brambles, and more. Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ Follow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/ Listen to Mountain Gardener o...

In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott tell us about Lisa's early flowers of spring. Learn about cool weather plants like Mammoth Pansy and Viola’s, spring bloomers like Forsythia and Lilac, and 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 again...

In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott tell us about greening up winter evergreens. Learn when to put down pre-emergent down to prevent weeds, what to do with orange sap at the base of fruit trees, what to do to get the evergreen color back, and more. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show L...

In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott teach us about Rhododendrons and other spring flowers. Learn what new spring plants have arrived at Watters Garden Center like Redbuds, Rhododendrons, Peonies, and 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 ag...

In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott tell us about preparing raised beds. Learn when the best time to plant Peony, if Peonies can be planted in the sun, what soil is best to use in raised beds, and 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 again...