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Mountain Gardener with Ken & Lisa

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Ep 1338🌿 Spring Garden Tips for Newcomers

It’s time to get ready for spring! The Central Highlands are a wonderful place to garden. A huge variety of plants can be successfully grown here, but you need to know how to navigate the unique climate and soil conditions. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares some garden tips focused on this area to give you a great start in your new home! 🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #CentralHighlandsGardening, #GardenTipsforCentralHighlands

Feb 13, 202610 min

Ep 1337🌺 Hellebore: February Plant of the Month

Hellebore, or Lenten Rose, is a stunning, hardy flower sure to brighten your garden. Hellebores, will add vibrant color to your landscape while other plants are still dormant. Mountain Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share how to plant and care for these versatile garden beauties. 🌺Ken & Lisa Lain, the Mountain Gardeners Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special Offers! https://wattersgardencenter.com/pages/garden-care-advantages #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #Hellebore, #LentenRose, #EarlySeasonFlowers

Feb 12, 202610 min

Ep 1336🪴Companion Plants Best Planted in February

If you’re eager for spring in the garden, you can start now! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the best companion plants, shrubs and trees that can be planted now and that will beautify your garden for a long time to come! Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #CompanionPlants, #ShrubstoPlantinFebruary, #TreestoPlantInFebruary

Feb 12, 20267 min

Ep 1335🌳 Q & A: Are Newly Planted Fruit Trees in Danger from Winter Snows?

Some varieties of fruit trees grow and produce very well in the Central Highlands, and late winter/early spring is the best time to plant many of them. Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share what trees can be planted even when freezing temperatures and snow threatens, and how to protect them. Ken and Lisa will also answer other garden questions during this segment. Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special Offers! https://wattersgardencenter.com/pages/garden-care-advantages 🌹Ken & Lisa Lain, The Mountain Gardeners #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #FruitTrees, #FruitTrees&Weather

Feb 10, 20269 min

Ep 1334🍎 The Difference Between Dwarf, Semi-Dwarf, and Standard Fruit Trees

Planting the right size fruit tree can be the difference between years of success or a headach in your landscape. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the difference between dwarf, semi-dwarf and standard fruit trees, and which are best for varied landscapes. https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #DwarfFruitTrees, #Semi-DwarfFruitTrees, #StandardFruitTrees

Feb 9, 202610 min

Ep 1333🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 5 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!

Hey garden enthusiasts, Ken & Lisa Watters Lain, The Mountain Gardeners here! Get ready to catch Ken and Lisa's gardening bug! They're bursting with knowledge and passion for growing beautiful things, and they're ready to share it all with you. Don't miss out on this chance to level up your gardening game! Included in This Week’s Show: 🪾 How to Prepare Garden for Spring Planting 🍑 Q & A Peaches - does it take more than one to fruit? 🐮 How to Beautify Ornamental Grasses with Manure ❤️ Gifts Any Garden Valentine Will Love 🌲 Tree Care and the Best New Plants for Spring 💘 Online Exclusive: New Valentine Gifts for Gardeners Subscribe to The Top 10 Gardener Podcast today and get your hands dirty with expert tips and tricks. You'll find it on all your favorite podcast platforms. To Watch the Entire Podcast Show, Tap or Click on the Link Below Subscribe for Top 10 Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🎙️Ken & Lisa Lain, The Mountain Gardeners #WattersGardenCenter, #WattersGardencenterAZ, #TheMountainGardener, #GardeningTips, #KenLain, #WattersGardenClasses, #JanuaryGardenChores, #PreparingforSpringPlanting, #OrnamentalGrasses, #FertilizingWithManure, #FruitTreePollination, #FruitTrees, #ValentineGifts, #ValentinePlants, #ValentineGardenGifts, #SpringTreeCare, #ProtectTreesFromInsects, #BestNewSpringPlants, #WattersOnlineStore, #WattersOnlineExclusives, #ValentineGifts, #ValentineJewelry

Feb 8, 202651 min

Ep 1332💘 Online Exclusive: New Valentine Gifts for Gardeners

If your sweetheart is a gardener or houseplant lover, your Valentine shopping is easy! But this year, the Garden Center has another great option for Valentines! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares new online exclusive garden jewelry gifts for your sweetheart. 🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special Offers https://wattersgardencenter.com/pages/garden-care-advantages #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #WattersOnlineStore, #WattersOnlineExclusives, #ValentineGifts, #ValentineJewelry

Feb 7, 20265 min

Ep 1331🌲 Tree Care and the Best New Plants for Spring

Your trees are getting ready for spring! Even though you may not see it, a lot is going on behind the scenes! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares what you need to do so your trees will awaken this spring healthy and ready to put on new growth. He also shares some of the best new plants for spring! 🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #SpringTreeCare, #ProtectTreesFromInsects, #BestNewSpringPlants 🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #SpringTreeCare, #ProtectTreesFromInsects, #BestNewSpringPlants

Feb 6, 202610 min

Ep 1330❤️ Gifts Any Garden Valentine Will Love

Valentine gifts abound – but if you have a gardener in your life, the choices are varied and unique. Mountain Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share the many Valentine garden gifts that your valentine will be sure to love. 🌺Ken & Lisa Lain, the Mountain Gardeners Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special Offers! https://wattersgardencenter.com/pages/garden-care-advantages #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #ValentineGifts, #ValentinePlants, #ValentineGardenGifts

Feb 5, 202610 min

Ep 1329🐮 How to Beautify Ornamental Grasses with Manure

Ornamental grasses add a beautiful touch to your landscape, and they are well suited to the Central Highlands. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how you can encourage these grasses to grow and bloom with Watters sterilized manure for a spectacular growing season. Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #OrnamentalGrasses, #FertilizingWithManure

Feb 4, 20267 min

Ep 1328Q & A Peaches - does it take more than one to fruit?

Some varieties of fruit trees grow and produce very well in the Central Highlands. For smaller yards, though, do you need to plant two of each variety to pollinate and produce fruit? Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share what trees can produce with only one tree, and others that need two or more to pollinate. Ken and Lisa will also answer other garden questions during this segment. Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special Offers! https://wattersgardencenter.com/pages/garden-care-advantages 🌹Ken & Lisa Lain, The Mountain Gardeners #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #FruitTreePollination, #FruitTrees

Feb 3, 202610 min

Ep 1327🌺 How to Prepare Garden for Spring Planting

It might seem a bit early to think about preparing the garden for spring planting, but a few chores done now can be a big boost when growing season arrives! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares what you can do now in the garden to give yourself a big head start on a great gardening season! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #JanuaryGardenChores, #PreparingforSpringPlanting

Feb 2, 202610 min

Ep 1325🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 4 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!

Hey garden enthusiasts, Ken & Lisa Watters Lain, The Mountain Gardeners here! Get ready to catch Ken and Lisa's gardening bug! They're bursting with knowledge and passion for growing beautiful things, and they're ready to share it all with you. Don't miss out on this chance to level up your gardening game! Included in This Week’s Show: 🪾 How to Prepare Garden in January for Spring Planting 🌱 When Can Spring Planting Begin? 🪴Houseplants for a Better Night’s Rest 🌼 Why January is the Month to Plant Wildflowers 💘 Valentine Ideas for Gardeners 💘 Valentine Ideas for Gardeners Subscribe to The Top 10 Gardener Podcast today and get your hands dirty with expert tips and tricks. You'll find it on all your favorite podcast platforms. To Watch the Entire Podcast Show, Tap or Click on the Link Below Subscribe for Top 10 Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🎙️Ken & Lisa Lain, The Mountain Gardeners #WattersGardenCenter, #WattersGardencenterAZ, #TheMountainGardener, #GardeningTips, #KenLain, #WattersGardenClasses, #JanuaryGardenChores, #PreparingforSpringPlanting, #WinterPlanting, #SpringPlantingTimes, #OrnamentalGrasses, #FertilizingWithManure, #Houseplants, #AirCleansingPlants, #Houseplants&IndoorAirQuality, #Wildflowers, #PlantingWildflowerSeed, #WhentoPlantWildflowers, #ValentineGardenGifts, #ValentinePlants

Feb 1, 202653 min

Ep 1324💘 Valentine Ideas for Gardeners

If your sweetheart is a gardener or houseplant lover, your Valentine shopping is easy! Of course, you might not be able to stop! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares some plants and garden goodies that will make your Valentine swoon! 🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special Offers https://wattersgardencenter.com/pages/garden-care-advantages #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #WattersOnlineStore, #WattersOnlineExclusives, #ValentineGardenGifts, #ValentinePlants

Jan 31, 20265 min

Ep 1323🌼 Why January is the Month to Plant Wildflowers

A patch of wildflowers will bring ever changing joy to your landscape all spring, summer and fall. It’s time to plant them now so they can prepare to bloom! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares wildflower wisdom, including how and where to plant seed for the best display this year. 🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #Wildflowers, #PlantingWildflowerSeed, #WhentoPlantWildflowers

Jan 30, 202610 min

Ep 1322🪴Houseplants for a Better Night’s Rest

Houseplants are a great addition to beautify your home, but did you know some houseplants are best known for cleansing your indoor air? If you add these to your bedroom, you’ll give your sleep a boost of fresh air! Mountain Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share which houseplants best cleanse the air and add beauty to your home. 🌺Ken & Lisa Lain, the Mountain Gardeners Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special Offers! https://wattersgardencenter.com/pages/garden-care-advantages #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #Houseplants, #AirCleansingPlants, #Houseplants&IndoorAirQuality

Jan 29, 202610 min

Ep 1321🐮 How to Beautify Ornamental Grasses with Manure

Ornamental grasses add a beautiful touch to your landscape, and they are well suited to the Central Highlands. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how you can encourage these grasses to grow and bloom with Watters sterilized manure for a spectacular growing season. Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #OrnamentalGrasses, #FertilizingWithManure

Jan 28, 20267 min

Ep 1320🌱 When Can Spring Planting Begin?

Baby it’s cold outside! But believe it or not, there are many trees, shrubs, winter crops and wildflower that can be planted now! Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share what plants and seeds you can put in now, and what plants you should wait to plant when it’s a bit warmer. Ken and Lisa will also answer other garden questions during this segment. Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special Offers! https://wattersgardencenter.com/pages/garden-care-advantages 🌹Ken & Lisa Lain, The Mountain Gardeners #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #WinterPlanting, #SpringPlantingTimes

Jan 27, 202610 min

Ep 1319🪾 How to Prepare Garden in January for Spring Planting

It might seem a bit early to think about preparing the garden for spring planting, but a few chores done now can be a big boost when growing season arrives! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares what you can do now in the garden to give yourself a big head start on a great gardening season! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #JanuaryGardenChores, #PreparingforSpringPlanting

Jan 26, 202610 min

Ep 1326Follower Bonus! Behind the Scene: Shrubs to Prune Now!

Some shrubs need pruning after they bloom in spring, but others thrive on a winter pruning! In this Follower Bonus, Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares which shrubs need pruning now, and which to prune later in spring!

Jan 26, 20262 min

Ep 1318🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 3 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!

Hey garden enthusiasts, Ken & Lisa Watters Lain, The Mountain Gardeners here! Get ready to catch Ken and Lisa's gardening bug! They're bursting with knowledge and passion for growing beautiful things, and they're ready to share it all with you. Don't miss out on this chance to level up your gardening game! Included in This Week’s Show: 🪾 What Happens When Plants are Dormant? 🌳 Q & A: Dealing With Plants That Block a View 🌳 Winter Gem Boxwood: Combination Plant of January 🍎 Fun Fruit Trees for a Better Spring Harvest 🌲 Steps for Better DIY Landscapes 🌿 Online Exclusive: Distinctive Air Plants! Subscribe to The Top 10 Gardener Podcast today and get your hands dirty with expert tips and tricks. You'll find it on all your favorite podcast platforms. To Watch the Entire Podcast Show, Tap or Click on the Link Below Subscribe for Top 10 Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🎙️Ken & Lisa Lain, The Mountain Gardeners #WattersGardenCenter, #WattersGardencenterAZ, #TheMountainGardener, #GardeningTips, #KenLain, #WattersGardenClasses, #PlantDormancy, #WinterGarden, #DormantTrees, #TreeGrowth, #OvergrownTrees&Shrubs, #Boxwood, #CompanionPlantsforBoxwoods, #DoItYourselfLandscape, #LandscapeProjects, #StepstoBetterLandscapes, #AirPlants, #AirPlantCare, #AirPlantsOnline

Jan 25, 202653 min

Ep 1317🌿 Online Exclusive: Distinctive Air Plants!

Watters Garden Center has begun providing a number of premier plants, bulbs and more online. These can be shipped direct to your home. The most recent online exclusive is Air Plants. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares how to order, care for, and enjoy these incredibly easy, beautiful plants. Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special Offers https://wattersgardencenter.com/pages/garden-care-advantages #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #WattersOnlineStore, #WattersOnlineExclusives, #AirPlants, #AirPlantCare, #AirPlantsOnline

Jan 24, 20264 min

Ep 1316🌲 Steps for Better DIY Landscapes

A Do-It-Yourself landscape is possible and rewarding if you go about it the right way. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares steps to make your Do-It-Yourself garden and landscape projects thrive for years to come. 🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #DoItYourselfLandscape, #LandscapeProjects, #StepstoBetterLandscapes

Jan 23, 202610 min

Ep 1315🍎 Fun Fruit Trees for a Better Spring Harvest

Many fruit trees grow and produce well in the Central Highlands! Mountain Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share new varieties of fruit trees, and how to grow and care for them in our unique climate. 🌺Ken & Lisa Lain, the Mountain Gardeners Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special Offers! https://wattersgardencenter.com/pages/garden-care-advantages #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #CocktailFruitTrees, #DwarfFruitTrees, #FruitTreesintheCentralHighlands

Jan 22, 202610 min

Ep 1314🌳 Winter Gem Boxwood: Combination Plant of January

Boxwood is one of the most beautiful and varied shrubs for Arizona’s Central Highlands, and adds a unique touch to your landscape when paired with other plants and trees. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how to plant and care for Boxwoods, and what other trees and shrubs are perfect partners for them in the landscape. Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #Boxwood, #CompanionPlantsforBoxwoods

Jan 21, 20267 min

Ep 1313🌳 Q & A: Dealing With Plants That Block a View

When you planted that beautiful tree, you may not have thought about how large it would grow. Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share solutions for those plants and trees that have grown and are now blocking a view. Ken and Lisa will also answer other garden questions during this segment. Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special Offers! https://wattersgardencenter.com/pages/garden-care-advantages 🌹Ken & Lisa Lain, The Mountain Gardeners #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #TreeGrowth, #OvergrownTrees&Shrubs

Jan 20, 202610 min

Ep 1312🪾 What Happens When Plants are Dormant?

When winter arrives, temperatures drop, and your plants and trees appear dead, what is really happening? They’re far from dead, but rather gaining growth and strength for spring! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares what is going on under the frozen leaves and bare limbs! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #PlantDormancy, #WinterGarden, #DormantTrees

Jan 19, 202610 min

Ep 1310🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 2 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!

Hey garden enthusiasts, Ken & Lisa Watters Lain, The Mountain Gardeners here! Get ready to catch Ken and Lisa's gardening bug! They're bursting with knowledge and passion for growing beautiful things, and they're ready to share it all with you. Don't miss out on this chance to level up your gardening game! Included in This Week’s Show: 🪴Java Jolt Are Coffee Grounds Good for Plants 🌨️ Q & A: Nature's Trick - How Snow Helps Wildflower Seeds 🌲Arizona Cypress - Perfect Partners Companion Planting in January 🦌 Living in Harmony: Gardening with Deer and Javelina in the Southwest 🌳 Showstopping Shrubs for Your Landscape 🌿 How to Prune Russian Sage Subscribe to The Top 10 Gardener Podcast today and get your hands dirty with expert tips and tricks. You'll find it on all your favorite podcast platforms. To Watch the Entire Podcast Show, Tap or Click on the Link Below Subscribe for Top 10 Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🎙️Ken & Lisa Lain, The Mountain Gardeners #WattersGardenCenter, #WattersGardencenterAZ, #TheMountainGardener, #GardeningTips, #KenLain, #WattersGardenClasses, #CoffeeGrounds&Houseplants, #CoffeeGroundsintheGarden #Snow&Wildflowers, #PlantingWildflowerSeeds, #WildflowersinArizona, #ArizonaCypress, #CompanionPlantsforArizonaCypress, #Deer&JavalinainGarden, #RepellingDeerinGarden, #KeepingJavalinaoutofGarden, #GardeningwithWildlife, #HardyShrubs, #10HardyShrubs, #MountainShrubs, #RussianSage, #PruningRussianSage

Jan 18, 202652 min

Ep 1309🌿 How to Prune Russian Sage

Russian Sage is one of the most beautiful, colorful and popular shrubs for the Central Highlands. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares how to prune and care for Russian Sage to keep it thriving in your landscape. Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special Offers https://wattersgardencenter.com/pages/garden-care-advantages #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #WattersOnlineStore, #WattersOnlineExclusives, #RussianSage, #PruningRussianSage

Jan 17, 20265 min

Ep 1311Follower Behind the Scene Bonus: How to Deal With Oak Galls

What are those little orange or brown balls on your oak trees? These are parasites that can cause problems with your evergreen oaks. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how to easily take care of these parasites to keep your oaks healthy and thriving!

Jan 17, 20261 min

Ep 1308🌳 Showstopping Shrubs for Your Landscape

There are many shrubs that thrive and add beauty to your landscape. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares an extensive list of the shrubs that will beautify your landscape and thrive in the Central Highlands. 🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #HardyShrubs, #10HardyShrubs, #MountainShrubs

Jan 16, 202610 min

Ep 1307🦌 Living in Harmony: Gardening with Deer and Javelina in the Southwest

The Central Highlands – both in remote areas and in urban interfaces, is a wildlife haven. But when that extends to your carefully planted landscape and garden, it can be frustrating! Mountain Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share how to garden in harmony with wildlife, and enjoy both! 🌺Ken & Lisa Lain, the Mountain Gardeners Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special Offers! https://wattersgardencenter.com/pages/garden-care-advantages #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #Deer&JavalinainGarden, #RepellingDeerinGarden, #KeepingJavalinaoutofGarden, #GardeningwithWildlife

Jan 15, 202610 min

Ep 1306🌲Arizona Cypress - Perfect Partners Companion Planting in January

Arizona Cypress is one of the most beautiful and easy to grow trees for Arizona’s Central Highlands. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how to plant and care for these trees, and what other trees and shrubs are perfect partners for them in the landscape. Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #ArizonaCypress, #CompanionPlantsforArizonaCypress

Jan 14, 20267 min

Ep 1305🌨️ Q & A: Nature's Trick - How Snow Helps Wildflower Seeds

There is something amazingly beautiful about a field or even a patch of colorful wildflowers. Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share how winter snow and cold can help your wildflowers put on a spectacular display in the spring and summer. Ken and Lisa will also answer other garden questions during this segment. Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special Offers! https://wattersgardencenter.com/pages/garden-care-advantages 🌹Ken & Lisa Lain, The Mountain Gardeners #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #Snow&Wildflowers, #PlantingWildflowerSeeds, #WildflowersinArizona

Jan 13, 202610 min

Ep 1304🪴Java Jolt Are Coffee Grounds Good for Plants?

Garden lore says coffee grounds are the holy grail for your plants. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain sorts through the truth and the myths of coffee grounds and how to use them to the benefit of your garden. https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #CoffeeGrounds&Houseplants, #CoffeeGroundsintheGarden

Jan 12, 202610 min

Ep 1302🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 1 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!

🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 1 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain! Hey garden enthusiasts, Ken & Lisa Watters Lain, The Mountain Gardeners here! Get ready to catch Ken and Lisa's gardening bug! They're bursting with knowledge and passion for growing beautiful things, and they're ready to share it all with you. Don't miss out on this chance to level up your gardening game! Included in This Week’s Show: 🪴When to Transplant and Repot Your Houseplant 🌲 Q & A: Dealing with Burlap When Planting a Large Evergreen Pine Tree 🌳 January Jewels Brighten Your Winter with Companion Planting 🐦‍⬛Beyond the Bird Feeder: Natural Ways to Attract More Birds 🌳10 Shrubs Tough Enough for Mountain Landscapes 🌲The Benefit of Feeding Mountain Evergreens in January Subscribe to The Top 10 Gardener Podcast today and get your hands dirty with expert tips and tricks. You'll find it on all your favorite podcast platforms. To Watch the Entire Podcast Show, Tap or Click on the Link Below Subscribe for Top 10 Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🎙️Ken & Lisa Lain, The Mountain Gardeners #WattersGardenCenter, #WattersGardencenterAZ, #TheMountainGardener, #GardeningTips, #KenLain, #WattersGardenClasses, #PruningPeonies, #WattersOnlineStore, #WattersOnlineExclusives, #PowerofHouseplants, #ChoosingHouseplants, #BurlapWrapsonEvergreens, #PlantEvergreens, #CompanionPlanting, #BloomingShrubs, #BeautifulShrubsinWinter, #AttractingBirds, #LandscapingforBirds, #BirdsintheGarden, #HardyShrubs, #10HardyShrubs, #MountainShrubs, #FeedingEvergreens, #EvergreenCare

Jan 11, 202653 min

Ep 1301🌲The Benefit of Feeding Mountain Evergreens in January

Healthy evergreen trees and shrubs are a beautiful addition to any landscape. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares how feeding your evergreens the right way during the winter will set them up to thrive through the coming year! Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special Offers https://wattersgardencenter.com/pages/garden-care-advantages #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #WattersOnlineStore, #WattersOnlineExclusives, #FeedingEvergreens, #EvergreenCare

Jan 10, 20265 min

Ep 1300🌳10 Shrubs Tough Enough for Mountain Landscapes

The Central Highlands has a unique climate that allows for growing an amazing variety of trees, plants, and shrubs. But the mountains can throw some winter weather curves, so you’ll want to plant shrubs that can survive and thrive. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares many of the shrubs that will beautify your garden and thrive in diverse weather conditions. 🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #HardyShrubs, #10HardyShrubs, #MountainShrubs

Jan 9, 202610 min

Ep 1299🐦‍⬛Beyond the Bird Feeder: Natural Ways to Attract More Birds

Birds and their songs enhance the beauty of your landscape and garden, and attracting them doesn’t take feeders – water, tree and plant features can draw a great variety of birds. Mountain Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share the best ways to easily attract birds to your landscape! 🌺Ken & Lisa Lain, the Mountain Gardeners Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special Offers! https://wattersgardencenter.com/pages/garden-care-advantages #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #AttractingBirds, #LandscapingforBirds, #BirdsintheGarden

Jan 8, 202610 min

Ep 1298🌳 January Jewels Brighten Your Winter with Companion Planting

Some shrubs not only live through the winter, but add amazing and surprising beauty to your landscape. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the most beautiful shrubs that will brighten your landscape through the entire year! Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #CompanionPlanting, #BloomingShrubs, #BeautifulShrubsinWinter

Jan 7, 20266 min

Ep 1297🌲 Q & A: Dealing with Burlap When Planting a Large Evergreen Pine Tree

You’ve chosen a new evergreen for your landscape, and it arrives with the root ball in huge burlap bag. What now? Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share the next steps to deal with the burlap when planting your new evergreen. Ken and Lisa will also answer other garden questions during this segment. Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special Offers! https://wattersgardencenter.com/pages/garden-care-advantages 🌹Ken & Lisa Lain, The Mountain Gardeners #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #BurlapWrapsonEvergreens, #PlantEvergreens

Jan 6, 202610 min

Ep 1303Follower Only Bonus! Protect Your Garden Investment From Gophers

If your garden looks like someone, or something, is carrying on full-scale excavation, you may be dealing with pocket gophers. These local critters can destroy your yard and garden quickly and ruthlessly. Master Gardener Ken Lain gives you all the information to wage war on gophers and protect your garden investment. Want more Behind the Scenes tips? Be sure to follow The Mountain Gardener on your favorite podcast platform.

Jan 6, 20262 min

Ep 1296🪴When to Transplant and Repot Your Houseplant

When it’s cold outside, houseplants can add a bit of the outdoors to brighten our homes. Healthy houseplants need the right soil, light, water, and pots to thrive. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the inside information on transplanting and repotting your houseplants to help them thrive for years to come. https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #TransplantHouseplants, #RepotHouseplants, #HouseplantCare

Jan 5, 202610 min

Ep 1294🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 52 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!

Hey garden enthusiasts, Ken & Lisa Watters Lain, The Mountain Gardeners here! Get ready to catch Ken and Lisa's gardening bug! They're bursting with knowledge and passion for growing beautiful things, and they're ready to share it all with you. Don't miss out on this chance to level up your gardening game! Included in This Week’s Show: ☃️ Winter Cleanup and Pruning 🌺 Q & A: Peony Pruning Power Hour! 📦 Online Exclusive Plant Shipments Direct From Watters Farm 🪴Beyond Decoration: The Power of Houseplants ⛲️ 10 Ways to Create a Relaxing Backyard Oasis 🥳 New Watters Garden Center Spring Updates NOW! Subscribe to The Top 10 Gardener Podcast today and get your hands dirty with expert tips and tricks. You'll find it on all your favorite podcast platforms. To Watch the Entire Podcast Show, Tap or Click on the Link Below Subscribe for Top 10 Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🎙️Ken & Lisa Lain, The Mountain Gardeners #WattersGardenCenter, #WattersGardencenterAZ, #TheMountainGardener, #GardeningTips, #KenLain, #WattersGardenClasses, #PruningPeonies, #WattersOnlineStore, #WattersOnlineExclusives, #PowerofHouseplants, #ChoosingHouseplants, #WinterGardenCleanup, #WinterGardenPruning, #BackyardOasis, #GardenArt, #GardenFountains, #FarmtoDoorPlants, #WattersGardenCenterUpdates2026

Jan 4, 202652 min

Ep 1293🥳 New Watters Garden Center Spring Updates NOW!

A new is time for a fresh start, and Watters Garden Center is gearing up for an exciting gardening season! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares some of the new products, plants and services Watters Garden Center is rolling out for the new year! Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Pre-orders and other Special Offers https://wattersgardencenter.com/pages/garden-care-advantages #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #WattersOnlineStore, #WattersOnlineExclusives, #New2026Plants

Jan 3, 20264 min

Ep 1292⛲️ 10 Ways to Create a Relaxing Backyard Oasis

For most of the year, the Arizona Central Highlands is the perfect place to be outside! So why not create an outdoor oasis in your landscape so you can enjoy the birds, butterflies, cool breezes, the sound of water, and colorful plants? Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how you can use plants, fountains, and garden art to create a space you won’t want to leave! 🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #GardenOasis, #GardenGetaway, #GardenFountains, #GardenArt

Jan 2, 202610 min

Ep 1291🪴Beyond Decoration: The Power of Houseplants

Mountain Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain always enjoy sharing their love and knowledge of gardening with their customers, and indoor gardening is no exception! This week, Lisa Lain shares some of her houseplant favorites, exiting new varieties that you can find in Watters Garden Center, and a few tips to help them thrive! 🌺Ken & Lisa Lain, the Mountain Gardeners Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special Offers! https://wattersgardencenter.com/pages/garden-care-advantages #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #NewHouseplants, #NewVarietiesofHouseplantFavorites, #PicktheRightHouseplant

Jan 1, 202610 min

Ep 1290📦 Online Exclusive Plant Shipments Direct From Watters Farm

Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the exciting new online plant purchasing opportunities through wattersgardencenter.com! Healthy, beautiful plants can be delivered right to your door with the same great quality you’ll find at Watters Garden Center. Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #OnlinePlantShopping, #FarmtoDoorGardenPlants

Dec 31, 20256 min

Ep 1289🌺 Q & A: Peony Pruning Power Hour!

Your Peonies are wintering over right now, but when is the best time to prune them for maximum bloom this spring? Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share the right times to prune peonies. Ken and Lisa will also answer other garden questions during this segment. Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special Offers! https://wattersgardencenter.com/pages/garden-care-advantages 🌹Ken & Lisa Lain, The Mountain Gardeners #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #PruningPeonies, #PeonyCare, #PruningTimesforSpringFloweringShrubs

Dec 30, 202510 min

Ep 1295🌺 Follower Behind the Scene Bonus! Pansies for Winter Color!

If your garden looks a bit dull after the last freeze, never fear! Plant some colorful pansies in containers near your house. These gorgeous flowers come in many colors and will bloom and thrive in the coldest of winter temperatures, even adding a burst of color through the snow! Want more Behind the Scenes tips? Be sure to follow The Mountain Gardener on your favorite podcast platform.

Dec 30, 20251 min