
Mountain Gardener with Ken & Lisa
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Ep 1404🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 14 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Watters-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: 🌻The Difference Between Hardiness Zones and Spring Frost Dates 🐞 Q & A - How to Use Ladybugs and Praying Mantis in the Gardens 🍅 Favorite Tomato Plant for Mountain Gardens 🌼 Top 10 Bloomers in the Spring Gardens 🌺 Growing Peonies for Fragrance and Beauty 🏜️Low Maintenance Plants for Southwest Gardens 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, #SpringGardenChores, #PreparingforSpringPlanting, #WattersOnlineStore, #WattersOnlineExclusives, #SpringPlanting, #SpringGardening, #CentralHighlandsGardening, #SpringBloomingFlowers, #OrderSummerFlowersOnline, #BloomingTrees, #CareofBloomingTrees, #SpringBloomingPerennialFlowers, #Hellebore, #Phlox, #Columbine, #Peony, #Veggies&Herbs, #WattersGardenCenterFreeClasses, #Peonies, #Tomatoes, #Ladybugs, #PrayingMantis, #HardinessZones, #CentralHighlandsSpringFrostDates
Ep 1403🏜️Low Maintenance Plants for Southwest Gardens
If you’re looking for a drought tolerant, textured, blooming garden that doesn’t take a lot of maintenance, Mountain Gardener Ken Lain has the best advice for you on what plants will do well in the Central Highlands, how to plant them, and best of all, the minimal maintenance they require. 🌺 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, #SouthwestGarden, #LowMaintenanceSouthwestGarden, # DroughtTolerantGarden
Ep 1402🌺 Growing Peonies for Fragrance and Beauty
Peonies are one of the most beautiful, long-lived flowering plants for the garden, and Watters has varieties that will thrive in our Central Highlands climate. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares tips for selecting, planting and growing Peonies that will provide garden beauty for many years to come! 🌺 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 #Peonies, #GrowingPeonies, #PlantingPeonies
Ep 1401🌼 Top 10 Bloomers in the Spring Gardens
Spring is here and gardeners are eager for some color in the garden. Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share the best, most colorful spring annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees that bloom early in the season! 🌺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, #SpringBloomingPerennialFlowers, #Hellebore, #Phlox, #Columbine, #Peony, #SpringBloomingTrees, #SpringBloomingShrubs
Ep 1400🍅 Favorite Tomato Plant for Mountain Gardens
Is there anything better than a sun-warm, ripe, delicious tomato from your own garden? Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the best tomato plants for our Central Highlands, how to plant them and how to get the best yield for a truly tasty summer treat! Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #GrowingTomatoes, #CentralHighlandsTomato, #FavoriteGardenTomatoes
Ep 1399🐞 Q & A - How to Use Ladybugs and Praying Mantis in the Gardens
For natural and organic gardening, beneficial insects can be your best friends! Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share how to use ladybugs and Praying Mantis to control aphids and other destructive insects in your garden. 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, #Ladybugs, #PrayingMantis, #BeneficialGardenInsects

Ep 1397Follower Behind the Scene Bonus: How to Grow Better Dahlias and Summer Bulbs
Dahlias and other summer bulbs can be spectacular additions to your garden, and make great cut flowers. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares how to plant and grow these garden beauties for summer-long, healthy blooms.
Ep 1398🌻The Difference Between Hardiness Zones and Spring Frost Dates
We get a lot of questions at the Garden Center about hardiness zones and Spring frost dates. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the difference between the two in the Central Highlands. He also shares about hardiness zones and the microclimates within these zones. Important information for our unique growing area! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #CentralHighlandsHardinessZones, #CentralHighlandsSpringFrostDates, #SpringPlanting
Ep 1395🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 13 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Watters-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: 🌺 It’s Time to Plant Summer Blooming Bulbs ❄Q & A: How to Help Plants Recover from Frost Damage 🌳 Helping Trees Bloom Better 🌼 Perennial Flowers that Bloom Early in Spring 🇺🇸 250 trees for Americas 250th Birthday 🥕Plant Vegetables and Herbs, and Attend a Garden Class to Support Them 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, #SpringGardenChores, #PreparingforSpringPlanting, #WattersOnlineStore, #WattersOnlineExclusives, #SpringPlanting, #SpringGardening, #CentralHighlandsGardening, #SummerBloomingFlowers, #SpringPlanting, #OrderSummerFlowersOnline, #BloomingTrees, #CareofBloomingTrees, ##SpringBloomingPerennialFlowers, #Hellebore, #Phlox, #Columbine, #Peony, ##Veggies&Herbs, #WattersGardenCenterFreeClasses
Ep 1394🥕Plant Vegetables and Herbs, and Attend a Garden Class to Support Them
There’s nothing better than fresh veggies and herbs from your garden. It’ll soon be time to plant your summer plants and herbs. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares about free garden classes at Watters Garden Center that will help your garden to get off to the best start! 🌺 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, #Veggies&Herbs, #WattersGardenCenterFreeClasses

Ep 1396Follower Behind the Scenes Bonus - The 3 Types of Lilacs for Every Garden
Lilacs are bursting with color all over the Central Highlands. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the three types of lilacs that will bring a touch of early spring beauty to every garden!
Ep 1393🇺🇸 250 trees for Americas 250th Birthday
2026 is America’s 250th birthday, and what better gift to land than to plant more trees for beauty and the environment? Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the partnership between the Daily Courier and Watters Garden Center to plant 250 native trees in our communities. You can preorder Arizona’s hardiest beauties for an Arbor Day pickup on April 24th. Watters has selected several champions for our mountain climate, including the vibrant Western Redbud, the elegant Prescott Purple Plum, and the pollinator-favorite Chaste Tree. Supplies are limited, so don’t miss out! Visit Top10Trees.com to order or for more information! 🌺 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 #ArborDay2026 #ArizonaGardening #PlantATree #America250 #TheDailyCourier
Ep 1392🌼 Perennial Flowers that Bloom Early in Spring
If you’ve had enough of winter, Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain have the cure for your blues! Ken and Lisa share this week the large array of perennial flowers that bloom in spring, filling your garden with color year after year. 🌺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, #SpringBloomingPerennialFlowers, #Hellebore, #Phlox, #Columbine, #Peony
Ep 1391🌳 Helping Trees Bloom Better
Blooming trees can add spectacular beauty to your landscape. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how to plant, feed and care for blooming trees to get the best display, year after year. Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #BloomingTrees, #CareofBloomingTrees
Ep 1390❄Q & A: How to Help Plants Recover from Frost Damage
While it looks as if any hard freezes are gone for the year, spring is unpredictable in the Central Highlands, and a late frost is not out of the question! Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share how to help your plants recover from a late frost. 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, #FrostPlantRecovery, #LateFrost&Plants
Ep 1389🌺 It’s Time to Plant Summer Blooming Bulbs
Spring is a bit early this year, and garden chores are upon us! It’s time to plant those beautiful summer blooming bulbs. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the best and most spectacular summer blooming favorites, and how to get fresh blooms and tubers online and delivered to your door from Watters Garden Center! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #SummerBloomingFlowers, #SpringPlanting, #OrderSummerFlowersOnline
Ep 1388🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 12 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Watters-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: 🧑🌾 The Joyful Gardener and the Start of Spring 🌲Q & A: Atlas Cedar and Deodor Cedar - What's the Difference? ☕️ The Benefits of Coffee Grounds in the Garden 🌺 How to Grow California Poppies and Their Companion Plants 💦 When to Water and Feed Your Garden in Spring 🎤Garden Influencers in Prescott, Arizona 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, #SpringGardenChores, #PreparingforSpringPlanting, #WattersOnlineStore, #WattersOnlineExclusives, #SpringPlanting, #SpringGardening, #CentralHighlandsGardening, #SpringBloomingShrubs, #SpringTreePlanting, #Lilacs, #SpringFlowers, #WattersGardenGroundsCoffee, #SpringLawnCare, #DeodorCedar, #AtlasCedar, #CoffeeGroundsforGarden, #CaliforniaPoppy, #CaliforniaPoppy&CompanionPlants, #PlantingCaliforniaPoppies, #GardenWatering, #GardenFertilizer, #WhentoIncreaseWater&FertilizerinSpring, #SocialMedia&theGardenCenter, #WattersGardenEventTrends
Ep 1387🎤Garden Influencers in Prescott, Arizona
During recent 64th Spring Flower and Fountain Festival and Sip & Shop events, Mountain Gardener Ken Lain noticed a shift in how people hear about garden center events and trends. Ken shares this information in today’s podcast! 🌺 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, #SocialMedia&theGardenCenter, #WattersGardenEventTrends

Ep 1381Follower Behind the Scene Bonus: Dealing With Gnats in the House
There's nothing more annoying than swatting at those little gnats that infest your houseplants! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares what you can do to evict gnats from your house and have peace again!
Ep 1386💦 When to Water and Feed Your Garden in Spring
With an early spring and warmer weather, your garden is thirsty and hungry. Proper watering and feeding now will set you up for an abundant garden season! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares when to increase watering and how to feed your garden this spring. 🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #GardenWatering, #GardenFertilizer, #WhentoIncreaseWater&FertilizerinSpring
Ep 1385🌺 How to Grow California Poppies and Their Companion Plants
One of the most beautiful sights in spring is a hillside full of California Poppies. Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share how you can plant and grow these bright, beautiful, perennial flowers in your own landscape, and the plants that complement them. 🌺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, #CaliforniaPoppy, #CaliforniaPoppy&CompanionPlants, #PlantingCaliforniaPoppies
Ep 1384☕️ The Benefits of Coffee Grounds in the Garden
We love coffee, and so does your garden! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how coffee can benefit your garden, and how to use it to enhance your garden. Don’t forget to try out Watters’ new product, Garden Grounds Coffee. You can brew and enjoy your Ethiopian blend coffee and then use the grounds to enhance your garden. Pick up some Garden Grounds Coffee today at Watters Garden Center! Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #WattersGardenGroundsCoffee #CoffeeGroundsforGarden
Ep 1383🌲Q & A: Atlas Cedar and Deodor Cedar - What's the Difference?
Atlas and Deodor Cedars are both beautiful trees with unique growing habits and mature growth. Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share the difference between the two, where they are best planted, and how to care for 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, #DeodorCedar, #AtlasCedar
Ep 1382🧑🌾 The Joyful Gardener and the Start of Spring
Plant lovers, start your gardens! Spring is here, it’s a bit early this year, and gardeners are eager to get outside! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the garden tasks that need to be done now, the newest plants and flowers for spring, when to plant and other garden wisdom! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #SpringBloomingShrubs, #SpringTreePlanting, #Lilacs, #SpringFlowers

Ep 1380Follower Behind the Scene Bonus: What is That Pink Blooming Tree?
Have you wondered about those trees all over town with the vibrant pink blooms? Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares in this follower bonus about these beautiful trees and what they have to do with America's 250th birthday.
Ep 1379🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 11 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Watters-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: 🌺 Top 10 Blooming Shrubs of Spring 💦 Q & A - When Should I Start Watering and Feeding My Lawn in Spring? ☕️ Garden Grounds Coffee at Watters Garden Center 🌱 Spring Gopher Plant with Garden Companions 🎙️ Interview With Chris Shipley of Civano Nursery 🌹Don’t Wait When You Find a Tree or Plant You Want in Spring! 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, #SpringGardenChores, #PreparingforSpringPlanting, #WattersOnlineStore, #WattersOnlineExclusives, #SpringPlanting, #SpringGardening, #CentralHighlandsGardening, #ContainerGardening, #GardenGroundsCoffee, #GopherPlants, #CivanoNursery, #ArizonaGardening, #SpringLawnCare, #SpringFloweringShrubs
Ep 1378🌹Don’t Wait When You Find a Tree or Plant You Want in Spring!
Each year, Watters Garden Center brings in unique trees and plants. These must be obtained sometimes a year before they’ll arrive, so when they are gone, there are no more! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the specialized tree varieties at Watters Garden Center this spring – you won’t want to miss out! 🌺 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 #SpringSpecialtyTrees&Plants, #NewPlants&Trees
Ep 1377🎙️ Interview With Chris Shipley of Civano Nursery
Civano Nursery of Tucson is one of Watters Garden Center’s premier suppliers of the healthiest, most unique and newest trees and plants. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain visits with owner Chris Shipley about the nursery and how new varieties of trees and plants are cultivated each year. 🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #ChrisShipley, #CivanoNursery
Ep 1376🌱 Spring Gopher Plant with Garden Companions
Gopher Plant is a wonderful plant to bring interest and beauty to your garden in spring. Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share the secrets of these unique plants and the best companion plants for them. 🌺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, #GopherPlants, #GopherPlants&Companions
Ep 1375☕️ Garden Grounds Coffee at Watters Garden Center
What is better than a fresh cup of great coffee while sitting on the porch and surveying the garden? Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the new Watters Garden Center product – “Garden Grounds Coffee.” You can brew and enjoy your Ethiopian blend coffee and the use the grounds to enhance your garden. Pick up some Garden Grounds Coffee today at Watters Garden Center! Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #WattersGardenGroundsCoffee #CoffeeGroundsforGarden
Ep 1374💦 Q & A - When Should I Start Watering and Feeding My Lawn in Spring?
Spring is a bit early this year, and it’s past time to make sure your lawn is fed and watered! Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share the best practices for keeping your lawn healthy now and through the gardening season. 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, #WateringYourLawn, #FeedingYourLawn, #SpringLawnCare
Ep 1373🌺 Top 10 Blooming Shrubs of Spring
Spring is here, it’s a bit early this year, and shrubs are beginning to bloom! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the best and most colorful shrubs to beautify your landscape this spring and for years to come! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #SpringBloomingShrubs, #BloomingShrubs, #Top10BloomingShrubs
Ep 1372🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 10 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Watters-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: 🌹 Why Roses and Hedges are Best Pruned in March 🌳 Top 10 Hedge Plants for Privacy 🌼 March Companion Plants and the Fanciful Forsythia 💐 Top 10 Perennial Spring Flowers that Thrive for Years 🧑🌾 Top 10 Shortcuts of Spring that Make Gardens Better 🇺🇸 250 trees for America’s 250th Birthday 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, #SpringGardenChores, #PreparingforSpringPlanting, #WattersOnlineStore, #WattersOnlineExclusives, #SpringPlanting, #SpringGardening, #CentralHighlandsGardening, #ContainerGardening, #SpringBloomingPerennials, #BestHedgePlants, ##ArborDay2026 #ArizonaGardening #PlantATree #America250 #TheDailyCourier, #SpringPruning, #PruningRoses, #PruningHedges, #Forsythia
Ep 1371🇺🇸 250 trees for Americas 250th Birthday
2026 is America’s 250th birthday, and what better gift to land than to plant more trees for beauty and the environment? Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the partnership between the Daily Courier and Watters Garden Center to plant 250 native trees in our communities. You can preorder Arizona’s hardiest beauties for an Arbor Day pickup on April 24th. Watters has selected three champions for our mountain climate: the vibrant Western Redbud, the elegant Prescott Purple Plum, and the pollinator-favorite Chaste Tree. Supplies are limited, so don’t miss out! 🌺 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 #ArborDay2026 #ArizonaGardening #PlantATree #America250 #TheDailyCourier
Ep 1370🧑🌾 Top 10 Shortcuts of Spring that Make Gardens Better
If you take time to do some garden chores that are easier to complete now, you’ll make life easier in the garden as the season progresses! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the chores that must be done in the early spring (and that are easier now!) to make your garden better as late spring and summer approaches! 🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #SpringGardenShortcuts, #SpringGardenChores, #SpringChoresforaBetterGarden
Ep 1369💐 Top 10 Perennial Spring Flowers that Thrive for Years
Perennials are the gardener’s friends – you can plant them once and enjoy years of beauty! Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share the best spring flowering perennials and how to plant and care for them. 🌺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, #SpringPerennials, #SpringBloomingPerennials, PlantPerennialFlowers
Ep 1368🌼 March Companion Plants and the Fanciful Forsythia
Nothing brightens up your spring landscape than the first buds of the sunny forsythia! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the how to plant and care for these beautiful, blooming shrubs and plants that complement them in the landscape. Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #Forsythia, #BestSpringShrubs, #PlantingForsythia
Ep 1367🌳 Top 10 Hedge Plants for Privacy
If you are looking for some beautiful, fast growing privacy for your landscape, Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share what hedge plants are best suited to the Central Highlands, and how to plant them for quick growth and beauty! 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, #BestHedgePlants, #PrivacyHedges, #PlantingHedges
Ep 1366🌹 Why Roses and Hedges are Best Pruned in March
Spring is here, and gardeners are working on their spring chores! One of the most important is proper pruning of your roses and hedges. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares when and how to prune your roses and hedges for the best growth and bloom for the 2026 garden season! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #SpringPruning, #SpringRosePruning, #PruningHedges
Ep 1364🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 9 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Watters- 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: 🍅 Starting Tomatoes and Peppers for the Perfect Garden 🌺 Q&A: Growing Better Peonies as Fragrant Spring Flowers 🪲Garden Alert - Bark Beetle and Pine Scale are BAD 🌺 Spring Poppies and their Spring Blooming Companions 🌲 Healthy Evergreens for a Brighter Landscape 🌺 English or Itoh Peony - Which one is Better? 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, #SpringGardenChores, #PreparingforSpringPlanting, #WattersOnlineStore, #WattersOnlineExclusives, #SpringPlanting, #SpringGardening, #Peonies, #CentralHighlandsGardening, #ContainerGardening, #ItohPeonies, #EnglishPeonies, #Poppies, #EvergreenShrubs, #EvergreenTrees, #PlantingTomatoes&Peppers, #BarkBeetle, #PineScale, #TreeDrenchforInsects

Ep 1365Behind the Scene Follower Bonus:March is Most Important Feeding for Spring Bloomers
If you want to see a burst of health and color as your spring blooming flowers wake up, fertilize now with Watters All Purpose Plant Food! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares all you need to know for a spectacular spring!
Ep 1362🌺 English or Itoh Peony - Which one is Better?
Peonies are one of the best perennials for the Central Highlands, and they can grow up to 50 years! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the difference between Itoh and English Peonies, and how they are grown. He also offers tips to help your peonies thrive! 🌺 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, #ItohPeonies, #EnglishPeonies, #PlantingPeonies, #PeoniesinContainers
Ep 1361🌲 Healthy Evergreens for a Brighter Landscape
Evergreen trees and shrubs can add color, texture and beauty to your landscape, all year long! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the best evergreen trees and shrubs, and how to plant and care for them for long-lasting, beautiful enjoyment. 🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #EvergreenTrees, #EvergreenShrubs, #BestEvergreensforCentralHighlands
Ep 1360🌺 Spring Poppies and their Spring Blooming Companions
Poppies are a great, colorful addition to your spring garden, and Watters has the best! Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share the latest colors and varieties of poppies and the flowers that complement them in the garden. 🌺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, #Poppies, #ColorfulPoppies, #HowtoGrowPoppies
Ep 1359🪲Garden Alert - Bark Beetle and Pine Scale are BAD
With the dry winter and warmer spring, your pine trees are in danger from Bark Beetles and Pine Scale! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the easiest ways to treat, fertilize and protect your old growth pines. Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #BarkBeetle, #PineScale, #BestFertilizerforPineTrees, #PineTreeDrench
Ep 1358🌺 Q&A: Growing Better Peonies as Fragrant Spring Flowers
Winter is on the way out, and it’s time to think about putting out some color. Watters Garden Center has Peonies in stock, and they are starting to shoot up and prepare for spectacular blooms1 Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share how to plant and grow peonies so they’ll amaze you and your neighbors! 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, #GrowingBetterPeonies, #ColorfulPeonies