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 again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https:...
Jan 30, 2024•6 min
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 & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Listen to Mountain Gardener on...
Jan 29, 2024•10 min
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 KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gard...
Jan 28, 2024•10 min
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 Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Listen to Moun...
Jan 26, 2024•4 min
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 & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Listen to Mountain Gardene...
Jan 25, 2024•10 min
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 & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Listen to Mountain Gardene...
Jan 24, 2024•10 min
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, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener...
Jan 23, 2024•6 min
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 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 & 99.9F...
Jan 22, 2024•10 min
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 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Listen to Mountain Gar...
Jan 21, 2024•10 min
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 Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:3...
Jan 19, 2024•4 min
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 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-wi...
Jan 18, 2024•10 min
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 Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Listen to M...
Jan 17, 2024•10 min
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. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Fol...
Jan 16, 2024•6 min
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 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast...
Jan 15, 2024•10 min
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 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. Listen to Mount...
Jan 14, 2024•10 min
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 Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Listen to Mountain...
Jan 12, 2024•4 min
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 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-wit...
Jan 11, 2024•10 min
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 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mounta...
Jan 10, 2024•10 min
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 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Listen to Mountain Gar...
Jan 09, 2024•6 min
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 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-l...
Jan 08, 2024•10 min
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 Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:...
Jan 07, 2024•10 min
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 KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-ga...
Jan 05, 2024•4 min
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 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. Listen to ...
Jan 04, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center share the better houseplants for a healthier, better home. Once we put away the holiday decorations, our homes might look a little bare. A great way to add some brightness to your home is to add a few houseplants. But which ones should you bring to your home? 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 again on ...
Jan 03, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares how to dig the proper planting hole in hard soil. The ground in Arizona isn't always the easiest to work with when creating a hole in the ground to add a plant to your garden or yard. Listen in to learn some tips on what to do, or not to do, when creating a planting hole in hard soil. 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 ...
Jan 02, 2024•6 min
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center share how to cut back peony properly. Do you have a large peony? Is this the time to cut them back or is there a better time? Listen in the learn more tips on when and how to cut back that peony. 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. Listen to Mountain Gardener o...
Jan 01, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares the secrets to landscape planting in the winter. Gardening is a little less time-sensitive this time of year but what are some things you should know about winter planting? 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 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Listen to Mountain Gardener...
Dec 31, 2023•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares how to deal with indoor bugs safely. This time of year, those bugs are making their way in, so how do you remove them from your house without using a bunch of chemicals? 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 again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Listen to Mountain Gardener ...
Dec 29, 2023•4 min
In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Garder, shares the top 10 houseplants for a healthier indoors this winter. Houseplants clean the air and remove negative pollutants from the air in your home. So which plants are the best? 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 again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Listen to Mountain Gardene...
Dec 28, 2023•10 min
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center give a year-end review including the good, the bad, and the ugly. They take a look at the last year and the plants and containers that were in the garden center. 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. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mount...
Dec 27, 2023•10 min
