In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about growing better beans and peas in the garden. It's great when you can grow your own plants to harvest those beans and peas. Using your own bounty in a meal is such a great treat! So what steps should you be taking to grow better beans and peas? 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 ...
Jun 18, 2024•6 min
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott chat about the top 10 screening plants for windy locations. Spending time outdoors can be a wonderful way to spend the day but when the winds pick up, things start to get a little crazy. So what are the best screening plants for those windy locations? 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/C...
Jun 17, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about the Top 10 Vines that cover fast. Do you have a structure you'd like to cover up with some pretty vining plants? Which ones will grow the fastest? Which handle full sun, which like the shade? 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 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast1...
Jun 16, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares the top 10 flowers that love the summer heat. With summer heat setting in, we still want to enjoy those beautiful blooms. So which flowers love the summer heat? Which ones will thrive in spite of that hot sun and the summer winds? 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 on Instagra...
Jun 14, 2024•4 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener tells why June is the best month to plant perennial flowers. There are seasons that are great for planting certain types of flowers. So why is June so great for perennial planting? 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 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/...
Jun 13, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share summer perennials that love blooming in summer. Summer is here and those summer perennials can make your garden really pop! So which perennials love blooming in the summer heat? Which ones love the full sun? 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 on Instagram: ht...
Jun 12, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares how to best water plants with new growth to stop wilt. Did your plant get some new growth and now it's wilting? What are some steps you can do in watering to help prevent the wilt? 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 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_networ...
Jun 11, 2024•6 min
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share the top 10 perennial ground covers for hillsides. Do you have a hillside you want to landscape? Perhaps that hillside needs some erosion control. What perennial ground covers should you use? 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 on Instagram: https://www.instagr...
Jun 10, 2024•9 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses how sunburned soil can be detrimental to your garden. Did you know that soil can get sunburned? What can it do to your garden? What steps can you take to prevent soil sunburn? 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 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/...
Jun 09, 2024•10 min
In this episode Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares how to grow better grapes and berries. Want to have a bountiful harvest? What should you be doing to get some excellent berries and grapes in your garden this year? 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 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/...
Jun 07, 2024•4 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats with master gardener Lesley Alward. The voice in charge of the Master Gardener Garden Tour, Lesley Alward knows just about everything there is to know about gardening. What tips can these two gardening experts share? 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 on Instagram: https://www....
Jun 06, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss summer flowers that bloom in the brutal sun. Having brilliant blooms all summer long can make for a pretty garden. Which flowers can handle the hot sun? Which blooms are biggest and brightest? Listen in to learn more. 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.i...
Jun 05, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares how to care for garden topiary structures. Learn the best methods to care for those garden topiaries. What tools should you have? What tips should you know? Listen to learn more! 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.com/cast11_podcast_network/...
Jun 04, 2024•6 min
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about fast-growing trees that work great as a Father's Day gift. What trees grow quickly? Which ones might your dad like best for Father's Day? 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 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/...
Jun 03, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about the top 10 plants that attract more butterflies into gardens. Do you enjoy seeing those pretty butterflies flitting about your garden? Want to know how to get more of them to come around? Listen to learn more. 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.com/cast11_pod...
Jun 02, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener of Prescott shares 6 summer pruning do's and don't's. What should you be doing to prune your plants in a way that keeps them healthy? Are there tricks to certain types of plants? 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 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/...
May 31, 2024•5 min
In this episode Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares the bright blooming shrubs in the summer garden this year. Which shrubs bring that bright color to your garden? Which ones have big blooms and which have small blooms? 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 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/...
May 30, 2024•9 min
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Waters Garden Center share the top 10 cactus and desert agave for mountain gardens. What cactus plants enjoy the warm summer weather and the cooler mountain winters? Which agave plants like zone 7 environment? 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 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast...
May 29, 2024•10 min
In this episode Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares how much water a new container garden needs to be healthy. Container gardens can be a pretty addition to your outdoor space, especially for areas where planting in the ground isn't an option. So how do you care for that container garden when it's new? How much water does it need to thrive? Listen in to find out! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebo...
May 28, 2024•7 min
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott ask and answer if you can really water fruit trees just once a week while still getting a bountiful harvest. Short answer yes, but timing and soil type are a crucial part of the successful bounty. When should you water and what type of soil should you be using? 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://Face...
May 27, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener in Prescott shares why every gardener needs 2 watering cans and a moisture meter. Good tools are an important part of successful gardening. So what tools should you use and why do you need a moisture meter? Listen in to learn more! 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.com/...
May 26, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses companion plants that javelina and deer are sure to leave alone. Do you have a problem with deer and javelina eating your plants and messing up your yard? Want to know which plants these invaders will leave alone? Listen in to learn more. 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://w...
May 24, 2024•4 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener has an interview with Chris Shipley from Civano Nursery out of Tucson. Civano's specialty is drought-hardy, native plants for Arizona. Listen in to hear some great tips from these plant experts. 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.com/cast11_podcast_network/...
May 23, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss the fragrant flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Do you like having those butterflies and hummingbirds flitting around your garden? Do you want to know which flowers to plant that will attract more? Listen in to learn which flowers will do just that! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CA...
May 22, 2024•9 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares insider tips for growing trees faster. Do you want some large, healthy trees and do you want them soon? Listen to this episode to find out those tips to growing trees faster. 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.com/cast11_podcast_network/...
May 21, 2024•6 min
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share insider tips for growing terrific tomatoes. Do you want some great-tasting tomatoes with an abundant harvest? What should you be doing to grow some truly terrific tomatoes? 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 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podc...
May 20, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses evergreens for privacy that screen prying eyes. Do you like to spend time outside your home but find that people watch you? Are you looking for a little more privacy? Learn which evergreens will block all those prying eyes. 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...
May 19, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses why no one will hire a small business owner. Running a small business offers a variety of challenges and every day is different. Nothing is ever boring or routine. So why won't anyone hire a small business owner? 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 on Instagram: https://www....
May 17, 2024•5 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses the best blooming flowers for May and beyond. What are some of the brightest blooms? Which are the most fragrant blooms? Which blooms are huge? 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 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/...
May 16, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about perennial flowers for nonstop blooms. Spring is officially underway and we love to take in those beautiful blooms. Which perennial flowers should you have in your garden to enjoy those blossoms nonstop? 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 on Instagram: ht...
May 15, 2024•10 min
