In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener asks if feeding with plant spikes really works. We see plant spikes in nurseries all the time but do they really work or is there a better method to feed your 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/...
Dec 10, 2024•6 min
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center hold a questions and answers session. This week, they're covering everything from growing kumquats in Prescott to watering newly planted pines and transplanting trees. That's not all, Ken and Lisa will also answer other questions about gardening. Listen in to get all the answers! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11A...
Dec 09, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses garden USDA Zones. Often when researching a plant, you'll see a recommended Garden USDA Zone listed. What are these gardening zones and how will it affect what you plant? 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/...
Dec 08, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain the Mountain Gardener chats about how to force a poinsettia to flower and turn color again. If you bought a poinsettia last year and it turned green over the summer, how can you get it to bloom and bring back that brilliant red? 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/ca...
Dec 06, 2024•4 min
In this episode, Ken Lain the Mountain Gardener chats about the top 10 landscape evergreens for holiday decorating. Evergreens can be great plants to add to your landscape but which ones will work best with your holiday decorating? 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/...
Dec 05, 2024•9 min
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss why poinsettias are used to celebrate holidays like Christmas. Learn the story behind poinsettia and why they are so popular this time of year and how they tie to the holiday season. What was it that made them such popular holiday 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 Ca...
Dec 04, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener asks if poinsettias can live outdoors? This time of year, the poinsettia is a very popular plant. What is the best care set up for your poinsettia? Can you put it outside or is this more an indoor plant in the winter? Listen 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.instagra...
Dec 03, 2024•6 min
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss how to grow a better holiday poinsettia. Poinsettia are very popular this time of year. What are some steps you can take to grow a better holiday poinsettia? 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/...
Dec 02, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses the best pond care for a healthy winter. Should you drain your pond this winter? Should you cover it? Should you add anything to the water? What is the best care you can provide for your pond this winter? 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.instagra...
Dec 01, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener asks, how many poinsettia colors there are. We are all familiar with the red poinsettia we see at just about every grocery store, home improvement store, and nurseries this time of year. Did you know that there more poinsettia colors than red? White, pink, and so many other varieties of poinsettia exist. How many colors are there? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-garden...
Nov 29, 2024•4 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares gardening tips for the year's end. Learn in this episode what you should be doing between now and the end of the year to keep your garden healthy. 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/...
Nov 28, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken and Lisa chat about the top 10 year end garden tasks for a better yard. As we head into the holidays the end of the year is not far behind. What are some garden tasks you should do at the end of every year so your yard next season will be better than ever before? Listen in the 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...
Nov 27, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about how to frost proof irrigation and the well house. Frost can cause some challenges with winter irrigation. Learn in this episode what you can do to keep everything working well through the winter months. 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_ne...
Nov 26, 2024•6 min
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center chat about the most popular holiday tree and how to plant them. What is the most popular holiday tree? Is it the beloved evergreen that we use for our Christmas trees? If so, which kind of holiday tree is it? 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...
Nov 25, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about houseplant gnats and what to do. Perhaps you've noticed little, tiny bugs flying around your houseplants. These little things can be very annoying and worse can cause damage to your plants. What can you do about those houseplant gnats? 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 o...
Nov 24, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about evergreen trees decorated for the holidays then planted in winter. Having a living evergreen as your Christmas tree is a great feature. Even better is the kind that you can plant after the holidays. Which evergreen trees are best for decorating and then planting in the winter? 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: htt...
Nov 22, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott chat about how and when to repot houseplants. Have your houseplants gotten a little too big for their pots? Are they becoming root bound? Is your houseplant struggling? Perhaps it's time to repot it. What should you know about repotting your houseplants? 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.co...
Nov 21, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about when vegetable foliage have black leaves in autumn. Is this normal, a bad thing? What should you be doing? 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/...
Nov 20, 2024•6 min
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about when you can prune blooming shrubs in the landscape. Pruning is an important part of plant care and keeping your shrubs healthy. When is the best time to prune your shrubs? Are there different times that work best depending on the shrub? 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/CAST...
Nov 19, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener explains why pine trees drop brown needles in Autumn. Have you ever noticed that the pine trees drop more brown needles in the fall? Is this preparation for winter or is there something more serious going on with your pines? 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://ww...
Nov 18, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about his favorite part of digital gardening. Looking for plants online can be fun and designing that garden is a part of that fun. What types of plants should you buy? How do you want to garden? What is Ken's favorite part? 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: http...
Nov 17, 2024•4 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares how to irrigate plants through the winter. Cold temperatures can cause some challenges when using irrigation. What are some tips to continue to keep your plants well-watered through the winter? 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_p...
Nov 15, 2024•4 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about the top 10 deer and rabbit proof plants and repellents. While the wildlife can be nice to watch it's not so nice when they come into your garden and start to destroy the vegetation. What are some plants you can add to your garden that will help repel those rabbits and deer? Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ...
Nov 14, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about trees that look good all winter long. Learn the types of trees that thrive in the winter, the trees that do well in the cold, and which will bring that brilliant green to your yard. 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...
Nov 13, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about when to prune those top 10 shrubs. Fall has fully settled in and as we head into winter, thoughts turn to caring for your plants and getting them ready to survive the cold winter and be ready to rock in the spring. When should you include pruning on your list? 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...
Nov 12, 2024•6 min
In this episode, Ken and Lisa discuss how to best evergreen Vanderwolf pines in poor soils. Do you have a Vanderwolf pine that you want to plant but aren't sure how to be sure it is successful with the quality of soil in your garden? Listen in to learn how to keep that evergreen healthy! 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.insta...
Nov 11, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener asks what yellow leaves mean in Autumn. Are the yellow leaves on your plant a normal part of the seasonal change or is there something more going on with your plant? 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/...
Nov 10, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener gives the newest ideas for garden 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/...
Nov 08, 2024•4 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks gives a guide to growing vegetables year round. What should you know and when should you plant? 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/...
Nov 07, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott chat about new shrubs that look better in the winter. Some shrubs look great in the summer while others just do so much better in the winter. Which shrubs are the ones that will look great when planted in the winter? 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:...
Nov 06, 2024•10 min
