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Mountain Gardener with Ken & Lisa

Mountain Gardener with Ken & Lisa

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Ep 1288☃️ Winter Cleanup and Pruning

When the garden stops blooming, the gardening doesn’t end! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares what he’s doing in his garden right now to set himself up for a successful 2026 gardening season. He’ll talk about the cleanup and pruning chores you should be doing now, and others that can wait a bit. https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #WinterPruning, #WinterGardenCare, #WinterGardenCleanup

Dec 29, 202510 min

Ep 1287🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 51 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: 🌺 Camellia can Bloom for the New Year Outdoors 🍎 Q & A: How Early Can Fruit Trees be Pruned? 🎁 Online Exclusive Plants from Our Farm to Your Door this Holiday 🎄What we are Thankful for this Year 🪏Three Garden Gift Essentials for Holiday Cheer 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, #GardenGifts, #WattersOnlineStore, #WattersOnlineExclusives, #WattersGiftCards, #GardenTools, #FruitTreePruning, #FruitTreeCare, #FarmtoDoorPlants

Dec 28, 202553 min

Ep 1286🎁 The Holiday Gift Card Story

Gift cards are always fun and a great way to make sure the recipients of your gifts will get just what they love. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares how Watters gift cards have become a gift giving phenomenon – gift givers from all over the country order them for their friends and family in the Central Highlands. 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, #WattersGiftCards

Dec 27, 20255 min

Ep 1285🪏Three Garden Gift Essentials for Holiday Cheer

Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares a few of the best gifts for gardeners. If you receive Watters gift cards for Christmas, here are some suggestions to get you excited for the 2026 gardening season! 🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #GardenTools, #GardenWaterMeter, #GiftsforGardeners

Dec 26, 202510 min

Ep 1284🎄What we are Thankful for this Year

Mountain Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain always enjoy sharing their love and knowledge of gardening with their customers, and interacting with the community through the year. This week, they share some of their seasonal favorites from winter to spring, summer and into the holiday 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, #SeasonsattheGardenCenter, #WattersGardenCenterSeasonalHighlights

Dec 25, 202511 min

Ep 1283🎁 Online Exclusive Plants from Our Farm to Your Door this Holiday

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 24, 20257 min

Ep 1282🍎 Q & A: How Early Can Fruit Trees be Pruned?

Most gardeners are eager for spring to begin enjoying the garden again. Chores such as pruning seem like a good time to start, but you’ll need to make sure it’s the right time. Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share the right times to prune fruit trees for the best harvest next 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, #FruitTreeCare, #PruningFruitTrees, #PruningTimesforFruitTrees

Dec 23, 202510 min

Ep 1281🌺 Camellia Can Bloom for the New Year Outdoors

Temperatures in the Central Highlands can dip into the ‘teens at night, so it’s easy to think there will be nothing blooming until spring. Not so! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the exciting Camellias that are grown for cooler climates. They will bloom through the winter, bringing a welcome bright spot to your landscape from January through spring! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #Camellia, #CamelliaCare, #CamelliaBloomsinWinter

Dec 22, 202510 min

Ep 1280🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 44 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 Use Autumn Leaves in the Garden 🌼 Q & A: Wildflowers to Revegetate Construction Sites ⛲️ How to Winterize Outdoor Fountains & Ponds 🏺Creative Ways to Use Beautiful Garden Pottery as Garden Art 🗿Beyond the Gnomes - Unique Garden Decor that Lasts 🏺Pottery that Lasts for Years of Gardening 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, #WinterWildflowerCare, #PlantingWildflowers #WattersOnlineStore, #WattersOnlineExclusives, #WattersGiftCards, #UseofAutumnLeaves, #AutumnLeavesinGarden, #FallLandscape, #RevegetateConstructionSitesWithWildflowers, #WildflowerPlanting&Care, #WinterizePonds, #WinterizeGardenFountains, #WinterPond&FountainCare, #GardenArt, #QualityGardenPottery, #PotteryasGardenArt, #GardenArt, #GardenStatuary, #GardenDecor, #QualityGardenPottery, #ColorfulPottery, #PotteryCare

Dec 21, 202552 min

Ep 1279🏺Pottery that Lasts for Years of Gardening

It’s fun and beautifying to add colorful and unique pottery to your landscape and garden, but if it doesn’t last, you’ll find yourself replacing it year after year. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares how to find quality pottery and care for it so you can enjoy it for years to come. 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, #FamilyGardenCenter, #QualityGardenPottery, #ColorfulPottery, #PotteryCare

Dec 20, 20255 min

Ep 1278🗿Beyond the Gnomes - Unique Garden Decor that Lasts

Garden art and statuary in your landscape can delight you and your guests day after day. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares how he uses garden art and décor to add interest and beauty to his landscape, and how to find unique pieces. 🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #GardenArt, #GardenStatuary, #GardenDecor

Dec 19, 202510 min

Ep 1277🏺Creative Ways to Use Beautiful Garden Pottery as Garden Art

Beautiful pottery can add beauty and focal points to your garden and landscape. Mountain Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share how to find and plant quality pottery that will enhance your landscape for years to come. 🌺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, #GardenArt, #QualityGardenPottery, #PotteryasGardenArt

Dec 18, 202510 min

Ep 1276⛲️ How to Winterize Outdoor Fountains & Ponds

If you have a pond or fountain in your garden, you should take some steps to protect them over the winter so you can enjoy them when spring comes. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how to winterize your ponds and fountains so they’ll last for years to come. Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #WinterizePonds, #WinterizeGardenFountains, #WinterPond&FountainCare

Dec 17, 20257 min

Ep 1275🌼 Q & A: Wildflowers to Revegetate Construction Sites

If you have a new home in the Central Highlands you probably have some ground that is scraped flat and has no vegetation! Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share how you can use wildflowers to beautify and revegetate your construction site. 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, #Wildflowers, #RevegetateConstructionSitesWithWildflowers, #WildflowerPlanting&Care

Dec 16, 202510 min

Ep 1274🍁 How to Use Autumn Leaves in the Garden

Those beautiful trees in your garden give an abundance of fall leaves. Rather than rake up and bag them all, what if you could use them to build up your garden? Master Gardener Ken Lain shares what he does in his own landscape to enhance his gardens with fall leaves. https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #UseofAutumnLeaves, #AutumnLeavesinGarden, #FallLandscape

Dec 15, 202510 min

Ep 1271🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 43 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: 🌺 The Best Time to Cut Back Wildflowers 🍁 Q & A: How to Protect Japanese Maples Through Winter in Containers 🌲 Does Feeding with Plant Spikes Really Work? 🪴Garden Trivia and History of Christmas Cactus 🌲How to Plant Winter Evergreens When It’s Cold Outside 🎁 The Joy of Owning a Small Family Garden Center 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, #WinterWildflowerCare, #WildflowerPruning, #PlantingWildflowers #ChristmasCactus, #HolidayPlants, #WattersOnlineStore, #WattersOnlineExclusives, #WattersGiftCards, #HolidayTrees&HowtoPlantThem, #ChristmasCactus, #HistoryofHolidayPlants, ##PlantSpikesDon’tWorkOutside, #PlantSpikeFertilizerFacts, #JapaneseMaple, #JapaneseMapleinContainers, #WinterCareofJapaneseMaple

Dec 14, 202552 min

Ep 1273Follower Bonus Feature! Two Truly Evergreen Plants for the Central Highlands

Just two beautiful plants qualify as true evergreen plants that you can enjoy year round in the Central Highlands. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the information on these show stoppers! Thank you for following The Mountain Gardener! 🌿 Stay Connected with Watters Garden Center! 📸 Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/wattersgardencenteraz 📘 Facebook: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/WattersGardenCenter 🐦 Twitter (X): 👉 https://x.com/WattersGardenCn 📌 Pinterest: 👉 https://www.pinterest.com/wattersgardencenter 🎥 YouTube: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/WattersGardenCenter 🌐 Website: 👉 https://wattersgardencenter.com #WattersGardenCenter #WattersInBloom #WattersPlantDrop #PrescottGardening #MountainGardenerTips

Dec 14, 20251 min

Ep 1270🎁 The Joy of Owning a Small Family Garden Center

From finding and growing new and unique plants to helping people have successful gardens and being a part of the community fabric, owning a small family garden center has been a joy for the Watters and Lain family for decades. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the small and big experiences that make Watters Garden Center a great place to be! 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, #FamilyGardenCenter

Dec 13, 20255 min

Ep 1272Follower Bonus Feature! The Lowdown on Pocket Gophers

Mountain Gardener Ken Lain has the lowdown on gophers. Hint: you don't want them in your garden! Thank you for following The Mountain Gardener! 🌿 Stay Connected with Watters Garden Center! 📸 Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/wattersgardencenteraz 📘 Facebook: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/WattersGardenCenter 🐦 Twitter (X): 👉 https://x.com/WattersGardenCn 📌 Pinterest: 👉 https://www.pinterest.com/wattersgardencenter 🎥 YouTube: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/WattersGardenCenter 🌐 Website: 👉 https://wattersgardencenter.com #WattersGardenCenter #WattersInBloom #WattersPlantDrop #PrescottGardening #MountainGardenerTips

Dec 13, 20252 min

Ep 1269🌲How to Plant Winter Evergreens When It’s Cold Outside

Even though it’s cold outside, now is actually the perfect time to plant evergreen trees and shrubs. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares How to plant winter evergreens so they’ll get a great start and thrive through the winter. 🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #HolidayTrees, #EvergreenShrubs, #Evergreens, #LivingChristmasTrees

Dec 12, 202511 min

Ep 1268🪴Garden Trivia and History of Christmas Cactus

One of the most beautiful holiday plants are Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas Cacti – they are a popular tradition for home decorating and gift giving. What are the stories behind each of these colorful and long-lived flowering plants? Master Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share the stories and traditions behind these holiday cacti, and how to grow and display them. Ken & Lisa answer this and more garden questions through this segment. 🌺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, #HolidayPlants, #ChristmasCactus, #EasterCactus, #ThanksgivingCactus, #ChristmasCactusCare

Dec 11, 202510 min

Ep 1267🌲 Does Feeding with Plant Spikes Really Work?

If plant spikes were the solution to keeping your plants and trees fed, it would be an easy solution to a year-round garden chore! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares why garden spikes don’t work in your outside garden and how to feed your garden for long term success. Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #PlantSpikesDon’tWorkOutside, #PlantSpikeFertilizerFacts

Dec 10, 20256 min

Ep 1266🍁 Q & A: How to Protect Japanese Maples Through Winter in Containers

Japanese Maples are a lovely container tree and add a colorful focal point in your garden. Ken and Lisa Lain share how to protect your Japanese Maple through the winter. Hint: it’s easy! 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, #JapaneseMaple, #JapaneseMapleinContainers, #WinterCareofJapaneseMaple

Dec 9, 202510 min

Ep 1265🌺 The Best Time to Cut Back Wildflowers

Those wildflowers you planted last year gave your landscape colorful beauty from spring to fall. Now that the freezing temperatures have arrived, when is the best time to cut them back? Master Gardener Ken Lain shares this information and more so you’ll have an even more beautiful wildflower display next spring! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #WinterWildflowerCare, #WildflowerPruning, #PlantingWildflowers

Dec 8, 202510 min

Ep 1264🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 42 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: 💦 Preparing Gardens with Ponds for Winter 🌺 Q & A: How to Grow a Better Holiday Poinsettia 🎁 When to Plant Poinsettia and Christmas Cactus in Outside Gardens 🌸 Why are Poinsettias used to Celebrate Holidays like Christmas? 🌲 Top 10 Landscape Evergreens for Holiday Landscapes 🎁 Direct from the Farm Shipping for Better Plant Choices 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, #WinterPondCare, #PoinsettiaTraditions, #ChristmasCactus, #HolidayPlants, #WattersOnlineStore, #WattersOnlineExclusives, #WattersGiftCards, #HolidayTrees&HowtoPlantThem, #Poinsettias, #ChristmasCactus, #HistoryofHolidayPlants

Dec 7, 202551 min

Ep 1263🎁 Direct from the Farm Shipping for Better Plant Choices

Technology has made so many things easier, including gardening and shopping for plants! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how you can order exclusive, specially chosen plants online and have them delivered right to your door, ready to add to your garden! 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, #PlantsShippedtoYourDoor, #OrderPlantsOnline

Dec 6, 20255 min

Ep 1262🌲 Top 10 Landscape Evergreens for Holiday Landscapes

It’s time now to decorate your home and gift your favorite holiday plants – including a variety of evergreen trees and shrubs! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the top 10 evergreens for holiday landscapes and how to care for them. 🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #HolidayTrees, #HolidayShrubs, #Evergreens, #LivingChristmasTrees

Dec 5, 202510 min

Ep 1261🌸 Why are Poinsettias used to Celebrate Holidays like Christmas?

One of the most beautiful holiday plants are poinsettias – they are a popular tradition for home decorating and gift giving. How did these iconic plants become synonymous with Christmas? Master Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share how this tradition and others came to be. Ken & Lisa answer this and more garden questions through this segment. 🌺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, #HolidayPlants, #TraditionalPoinsettias, #ChristmasPoinsettias

Dec 4, 20259 min

Ep 1260🎁 When to Plant Poinsettia and Christmas Cactus in Outside Gardens

Did you know you can plant your beautiful Poinsettias and colorful Christmas cactus outside after you enjoy them for the holidays? Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how to care for Poinsettias and Christmas Cactus through the holidays, and when and how you can plant them outside for more enjoyment in your garden. Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #Poinsettia, #ChristmasCactus, #PlantingPoinsettia&ChristmasCactusOutside

Dec 3, 20256 min

Ep 1259🌺 Q & A: How to Grow a Better Holiday Poinsettia

Poinsettias are one of the holiday season’s most iconic plants, and now they come in many different colors and varieties. Ken and Lisa share how to purchase, care for and grow your poinsettias so you can continue to enjoy healthy 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 🌹Ken & Lisa Lain, The Mountain Gardeners #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #Poinsettias, #HolidayPlants, #CaringforPoinsettias

Dec 2, 202510 min

Ep 1258💦 Preparing Gardens with Ponds for Winter

💦 Preparing Gardens with Ponds for Winter Your garden pond is a beautiful addition to your landscape, but as the weather gets colder, how do you care for it through the winter? Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the how to prepare your pond for the winter so it will wake up healthy and beautiful in the spring. https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #GardenPondCare, #PreparePondforWinter, #WinterPondCare

Dec 1, 202510 min

Ep 1257🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 41 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: 🌲 Cool Weather & Moist Soil Make This the Ideal Evergreen Planting Season 🌳 Q&A: The Most Popular Holiday Trees and How to Plant them ☹️ Why Customer Service Died at Verizon - a True Story 👨‍🌾 Top 10 Year End Garden Tasks for a Better Yard 🎄 Deck the Halls: The History of Holiday Plants 🎁 The Story of Holiday Gift Cards at Watters Garden Center 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, #PineTreesinFall, #FallTree&PlantCare, ExcellentCustomerService, #CustomerService, #WattersOnlineStore, #WattersOnlineExclusives, #WattersGiftCards, #HolidayTrees&HowtoPlantThem, #MostPopularHolidayTrees, #PlantingEvergreens, #YearEndGardenTasks, #HistoryofHolidayPlants

Nov 30, 202553 min

Ep 1256🎁 The Story of Holiday Gift Cards at Watters Garden Center

People from all over the world know where to find a gift their Prescott relatives and friends will appreciate all year long! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the latest on Watters Gift Cards – recipients can select garden plants, trees and shrubs, gift items, and so much more, at the convenient time for them. Check out Watters Garden Center online to purchase your gift cards today! 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

Nov 29, 20255 min

Ep 1255🎄 Deck the Halls: The History of Holiday Plants

It’s time now to decorate your home and gift your favorite holiday plants – poinsettias, Christmas cactus, living Christmas trees, wreaths, amaryllis and more. Did you ever wonder how these plants came to represent the holidays? Master Gardener Ken Lain shares some of the stories behind these holiday traditions. 🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #HolidayTrees, #Poinsettias, #Amaryllis, #ChristmasCactus

Nov 28, 202510 min

Ep 1254👨‍🌾 Top 10 Year End Garden Tasks for a Better Yard

A few garden tasks completed now will set you up for garden success in spring! Master Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share a list of things you can do as winter approaches to make sure your garden thrives through winter and wakes up happy in the spring. Ken & Lisa answer this and more garden questions through this segment. 🌺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, #Top10FallGardenTasks, #FallGardenChores, #GardenQuestions

Nov 27, 202511 min

Ep 1253☹️ Why Customer Service Died at Verizon - a True Story

Watters Garden Center focuses on outstanding service, making sure our customers get the right plants, the right answers to their questions, and a great experience when they visit the Garden Center. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares a few customer service experiences that have driven him away from some businesses, and why service is so important for business success. Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #CustomerService, #ExcellentCustomerService

Nov 26, 20257 min

Ep 1252🌳 Q&A: The Most Popular Holiday Trees and How to Plant them

Living Christmas trees can bring joy long after the season has passed, adding variety and beauty to your landscape. Ken and Lisa share the most popular trees for the holidays, and how to plant them for years of beauty. 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, #LivingChristmasTrees, #HolidayTrees, #PlantingHolidayTrees

Nov 25, 202510 min

Ep 1251🌲 Cool Weather & Moist Soil Make This the Ideal Evergreen Planting Season

Recent rains and cooler weather are the perfect recipe for happy evergreen trees and shrubs! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the best evergreen varieties for Arizona’s Central Highlands, and how to plant and keep them thriving for years to come! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #PineTreesinFall, #FallTree&PlantCare, #BestEvergreensforCentralHighlands, #PlantingEvergreens

Nov 24, 202510 min

Ep 1250🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 40 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: 🌲 Why Pine Trees Drop Brown Needles in Autumn 🌳 Q&A: When Can You Prune Blooming Shrubs in the Landscape? 🍂 When Vegetable Foliage Has Black Leaves in Autumn 🪴How and When to Repot Houseplants 🎄Decorate Evergreen Trees for the Holidays, Then Plant Them in Winter 💻 A Favorite Part of Digital Gardening 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, #PineTreesinFall, #FallTree&PlantCare, #PineDroppingNeedles, #BloomingShrubs, #PruningBloomingShrubs, #FallCareofShrubs, #FallCropsinCentralHighlands, #WhentoPlantWinterCrops, #RepotHouseplants, #HouseplantCare, #BestPotsforHouseplants, #SpruceTrees, #LiveHolidayTrees, #PlantHolidayTreesOutside, #WattersOnlineStore, #WattersOnlineExclusives

Nov 23, 202553 min

Ep 1249💻 A Favorite Part of Digital Gardening

As technology advances, your friends at Watters Garden Center are working to stay on the cutting edge to provide the best experience for our customers! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares Watters’ latest online shopping opportunities and how customers can order the newest and most exclusive plants from the comfort of home and pick them up at the Garden Center. 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

Nov 22, 20255 min

Ep 1248🎄Decorate Evergreen Trees for the Holidays, Then Plant Them in Winter

Spruce trees are hardy and beautiful choices for live Christmas trees. You can decorate them for the holidays, then plant them outside in winter, and they’ll thrive in the Central Highlands. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares some choices for live holiday trees, how to keep them healthy through the holidays, and how to plant them afterward. 🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #SpruceTrees, #LiveHolidayTrees, #PlantHolidayTreesOutside

Nov 21, 202510 min

Ep 1247🪴How and When to Repot Houseplants

Houseplants can add beauty and interest to your home, help you enjoy year-round gardening, and make the air in your home healthier. Master Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share this week the best time to repot your houseplants, how to pick the best pots for your plants, and tips for watering and care. 🌺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, #RepotHouseplants, #HouseplantCare, #BestPotsforHouseplants

Nov 20, 20259 min

Ep 1246🍂 When Vegetable Foliage Has Black Leaves in Autumn

The Central Highlands of Arizona are unique for gardeners. We have four mild seasons, and the gardening can go on all year, if you know what plants to grow at the right time! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares what black leaves on your vegetable plants mean in fall, and what steps to take now! Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #FallCropsinCentralHighlands, #WhentoPlantWinterCrops

Nov 19, 20257 min

Ep 1245🌳 Q&A: When Can You Prune Blooming Shrubs in the Landscape?

Flowering shrubs can begin to look a bit ragged in your landscape after the first frost. Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share this week the safest time to prune your blooming shrubs, and when you might want to wait a bit longer. Ken and Lisa also answer additional garden questions in 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, #BloomingShrubs, #PruningBloomingShrubs, #FallCareofShrubs

Nov 18, 202510 min

Ep 1244🌲 Why Pine Trees Drop Brown Needles in Autumn

Depending on the amount of rain the Central Highlands get through the year, pine trees can drop a few or a lot of needles in the fall. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares what it means when your pine trees shed needles in Autumn, and how much shedding is too much! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #PineTreesinFall, #FallTree&PlantCare, #PineDroppingNeedles

Nov 17, 202510 min

Ep 1243🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 39 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 Do Yellow Leaves Mean in Autumn? 🌲 Q & A - How to Plant Evergreen Vanderwolf Pines in Poor Soils 🌿When To Prune Local Trees & Shrubs 🌳 Trees that Look Good all Winter Long 🦌 Top 10 Deer & Rabbit Proof Plants & Repellents 💦 How to Water and Irrigate Plants Through Winter 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, #WateringinFrost, #WateringinWinter, #AutumnLeaves, #LeavesTurningColor, #FallTree&PlantCare, #WateringBeforeaFreeze, #GardenFeedinginFall #WateringBeforeaFreeze, #VanderwolfPines, #PlantEvergreensinPoorSoils, #PlantingVanderwolfPines, #PruningPlants&Trees, #WhentoPruneinCentralHighlands, #EvergreenTrees, #BestAllAroundTrees, #LandscapingWithEvergreens, #DeerProofPlants, #RabbitProofPlants, #DeterringWildlifeintheGarden

Nov 16, 202553 min

Ep 1242🌳 How to Water and Irrigate Plants Through Winter

Watering in the Central Highlands area can be a mystery, complicated by dry spells through the winter. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the watering wisdom that will help your trees and plants thrive through the winter and emerge healthy and ready to grow in the spring. 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, #WinterWatering, #WattersGardenClasses, #WinterIrrigation, #BestWateringPracticesinCentralHighlands

Nov 15, 20255 min

Ep 1241🦌 Top 10 Deer & Rabbit Proof Plants & Repellents

The Central Highlands is known for its wildland/urban areas, and wildlife is part of the attraction. But it’s not so great when the deer and rabbits dine on your landscape and garden! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares some ways to deter animals from eating your landscape, including attractive plants that most animals will leave alone. 🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #DeerProofPlants, #RabbitProofPlants, #DeterringWildlifeintheGarden

Nov 14, 202510 min

Ep 1240🌳 Trees that Look Good all Winter Long

Evergreen trees are the year-round landscape stars in the Central Highlands. But some species of trees pull out all the stops for beauty 12 months of the year. Master Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share the many varieties of evergreens that look great in your landscape all year round. 🌺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, #EvergreenTrees, #BestAllAroundTrees, #LandscapingWithEvergreens

Nov 13, 202510 min

Ep 1239🌲When To Prune Local Trees & Shrubs

The Central Highlands of Arizona are unique for gardeners, and the usual landscape wisdom sometimes doesn’t apply here. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the best times to prune the most popular trees and shrubs in our garden climate. Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #PruningPlants&Trees, #WhentoPruneinCentralHighlands

Nov 12, 20257 min