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Mountain Gardener with Ken & Lisa

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Ep 1188🌼 Fall Flowers for Winter Long Color

Fall is here, and with the cooler weather, it’s a great time to plant flowers, grasses and winter crops. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the best plants and flowers to keep color and interest in the garden, and how to care for them. Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #WinterGarden, #PlantinginFall, #WinterColorinGarden

Sep 24, 20257 min

Ep 1187🪏Q & A - How to Prepare Garden Beds for Fall Planting

The garden season is winding down, but it’s the best time to plant many perennials and winter crops! Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share what to plant now for winter crops and looking forward to spring. They also will 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, #GardenSoil, #ErosionControl, #PrepareGardenforFall, #FallPlanting

Sep 23, 202511 min

Ep 1186💦 Autumn Irrigation Adjustment for Fall Plant Health

It’s fall, but the gardens are not asleep yet. Some are putting on a last spectacular show before winter, and proper watering is important! Master Gardener Ken Lain talks about watering during fall, and how to adjust your irrigation to keep your plants healthy as winter approaches. https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #Irrigation, #FallIrrigation, #FallWatering, #FallIrrigationAdjustments

Sep 22, 202510 min

Ep 1185🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 34 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 Bees and Butterflies receive All the Attention as Pollinators 🌿 Q & A - Top 10 Groundcovers that Hold Hillsides 👨‍🌾 Trending Garden Products Better than the Rest 🌼 The Most Beautiful Autumn Perennials in the Gardens 🌺 Top 10 Plants of Autumn and Why 🌼 Stunning Container 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, #PerennialFlowers, #Pollinators, #AutumnPollinators, #Bees, #Butterflies, #CarpenterBees, #Moths, #Hummingbirds, #Groundcover, #NaturalErosionControl, #LandscapeHillsandSlopes, #NewGardenProducts, #SustainableGardening, #Woolets, #VeryPlants, #FallGardenFlowers, #AutumnGarden, #Top10AutumnPlants, #FallGardenFlowers, #ContainerGardens, #BestContainerCombinations, #FlowersforContainers

Sep 21, 202552 min

Ep 1184🌼 Stunning Container Gardens

Gardening in the Central Highlands can be challenging, especially with our harsh soil conditions. Gardening in containers is a great alternative for those who have difficult soils, limited space, or just want to fill a space with something beautiful. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the best plants and plant combinations so you can create a gorgeous container garden of your own. 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, #WattersGardenWisdom, #FallatGardenCenter, #ContainerGardens, #BestContainerCombinations, #FlowersforContainers

Sep 21, 20255 min

Ep 1183🌺 Top 10 Plants of Autumn and Why

It may be fall, but it’s a rich and beautiful time in the garden. The cooler temperatures give a boost to your flowers and plants, and show off through Autumn. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the top 10 plants and flowers of Autumn, and why you should plant them now! 🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #Perennials, #FallGardenFlowers, #AutumnGarden, #Top10AutumnPlants

Sep 19, 202510 min

Ep 1182🌼 The Most Beautiful Autumn Perennials in the Gardens

Fall can be the most beautiful season in your garden – Plants and flowers are putting on the last show of the season! Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share some spectacular perennials that thrive during autumn, and how to 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, #Perennials, #FallGardenFlowers, #AutumnGarden

Sep 18, 202510 min

Ep 1181👨‍🌾 Trending Garden Products Better than the Rest

Sustainability is important for the gardener, and there are some exciting new products on the market! Master Gardener Ken Lain attends garden events each year to learn what is available and what’s coming up. He shares several new products that will make a difference in your garden. Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #NewGardenProducts, #SustainableGardening, #Woolets, #VeryPlants

Sep 17, 20257 min

Ep 1180🌿 Q & A - Top 10 Groundcovers that Hold Hillsides

If you have a slope or hill on your landscape, you may wonder what you can plant that is attractive and will help deter erosion. Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share what groundcover varieties will thrive in the Central Highlands, help stop erosion, and add beauty to your property. They also will 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, #Groundcover, #ErosionControl, #NaturalErosionControl, #LandscapeHillsandSlopes

Sep 16, 202511 min

Ep 1179🐝 Why Bees and Butterflies receive All the Attention as Pollinators

It’s fall, and the pollinators are out in force! Master Gardener Ken Lain talks about pollinators and their importance to the garden, and shares some of the more uncommon pollinators such as carpenter bees in the fall garden. https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #Pollinators, #AutumnPollinators, #Bees, #Butterflies, #CarpenterBees, #Moths, #Hummingbirds

Sep 15, 202510 min

Ep 1178🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 33 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 Flowers of the Year are Planted in Autumn 🌾 Q and A: How to Force Pampas to Show more Blooms 🌿How to Turn Yellow Plants Green for Better Fall Color 🌾Ornamental Grasses and the Showy Landscape 🌧️ When Rain is Not Enough for the Gardens 🌸 The Seasonal Changes found at a 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, #OrganicFertilizer&DiseaseControl, #GardenPestControl, #PerennialFlowers, #AutumnGardens, #BrightAutumnGarden, #OrnamentalGrasses, #DroughtintheGarden, #FallattheGardenCenter, #NewPlantVarieties, #GardenCenterEvents, #OrnamentalGrassesforLandscape, #AutumnGardenGrasses, #AutumnPerennials, #ColorfulFallPerennials, #FallPlanting

Sep 14, 202553 min

Ep 1177🌸 The Seasonal Changes found at a Garden Center

Just like our local climate, the Garden Center undergoes seasonal changes! Master Gardener Ken Lain tells us what’s new at the Garden Center for Fall, and the exciting plants and events coming up! Stay tuned so you don’t miss out! 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, #WattersGardenWisdom, #FallatGardenCenter, #FallTreeCare, #NewPlantVarieties, #GardenCenterEvents

Sep 13, 20255 min

Ep 1176🌧️ When Rain is Not Enough for the Gardens

We’ve had a relatively dry summer, and keeping our gardens hydrated and thriving sometimes feels like a losing battle. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares ways to mitigate the stress drought and heat puts on your garden. 🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #Drought, #BestWateringPractices, #GardeninginDrought, #ProtectingGardensinHeatandDrought

Sep 12, 202511 min

Ep 1175🌾Ornamental Grasses and the Showy Landscape

Ornamental grasses come in many varieties and colors, and can add beauty and diversity to your landscape. Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain show us some varieties of grasses that thrive in the Central Highlands, and how to 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, #OrnamentalGrasses, #OrnamentalGrassesforLandscape, #AutumnGardenGrasses

Sep 11, 202510 min

Ep 1174🌿How to Turn Yellow Plants Green for Better Fall Color

You’ve worked hard to have a great garden this year, but sometimes plants look yellow or haven’t thrived despite all of your efforts. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the secrets of turning those yellow plants a healthy green for Autumn color! Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #FallFlowers, #YellowingPlants, #SoilSulfer, #AutumnGarden, #FallFertilizing

Sep 10, 20256 min

Ep 1173🌾 Q and A: How to Force Pampas to Show more Blooms

Pampas grass is a local favorite that can add a wonderful touch to your landscape, and when cut, to your home. Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share how to get the most prolific blooms from these ornamental grasses! They also will 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, #PampasGrass, #FallGarden, #BestTimetoPlantinFall, #PampasBlooms, #ForcingPampasBlooms

Sep 9, 202510 min

Ep 1172🌺 The Best Flowers of the Year are Planted in Autumn

It’s fall, but some of the best gardening of the year is yet to come! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the best flowers to plant in Autumn, with the bonus that they’ll be back next year in spectacular fashion to brighten your garden. https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #FallWatering, #AutumnPerennials, #ColorfulFallPerennials, #FallPlanting

Sep 8, 202510 min

Ep 1171🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 32 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: 💦 H2-Whoa! A Guide to Quenching Your Garden’s Summer Thirst 🥕 Q and A - What Time is Best to Plant Fall Vegetables? 💰How to Save Money at a Garden Center 🌺 The Brightest Flowers of the Year are in the Autumn Garden 🌻 The Brightest Perennial Flowers of Autumn 🌳 Stopping Leaf Spot on Purple Leaf Plums 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, #OrganicFertilizer&DiseaseControl, #GardenPestControl, #PerennialFlowers, #AutumnGardens, #DeterJavelinainGarden, #BrightAutumnGarden, #ColorfulPerennials, #ControlLeafSpotonPlumTrees

Sep 7, 202553 min

Ep 1170🌳 Stopping Leaf Spot on Purple Leaf Plums

You’ve pampered your trees all summer, and now your purple leaf plum leaves are looking a bit sickly. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how to safely and organically put a stop to the leaf spot that is making your purple leaf plum look less than happy. 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, #WattersGardenWisdom, #LeafSpot, #FallTreeCare, #PlumLeafSpotControl, #TreeDiseaseControl

Sep 6, 20255 min

Ep 1169🐗 Javelina Proof Your Garden

You’ve put hard work into your garden all spring and summer, and it’s frustrating if javelina visit, sometimes in big numbers, and decide to feast on your efforts! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares ways to deter these wild visitors, and the beautiful plants and shrubs they don’t like! 🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #DeterringGardenWildlife, #JavelinainGarden, #JavelinaProofPlants, #DeterringJavelina

Sep 5, 202510 min

Ep 1168🌻 The Brightest Perennial Flowers of Autumn

Fall is fast approaching, and the gardens are getting ready to sleep away the winter! But take heart, there are plenty of plants and flowers that will create a colorful show all the way through the fall! Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain show us some varieties of plants and flowers that thrive through the fall season with great color and blooms, and how to 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, #BestFallPerennialFlowers, #PerennialBloomsinFall, #AutumnGardenColor, #GardenColorThroughFall

Sep 4, 202511 min

Ep 1167🌺 The Brightest Flowers of the Year are in the Autumn Garden

Autumn is a bright, colorful time of year for Central Highlands gardens. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the most vibrant and beautiful blooms to plant to make your garden an autumn showcase! Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #FallFlowers, #BrightFallBlooms, #FallPerennials, #AutumnGarden

Sep 4, 20256 min

Ep 1166🥕 Q and A - What Time is Best to Plant Fall Vegetables?

Your garden can give you great produce deep into fall. Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain help you to pick the best fall vegetables and how and when to plant them for best success. They will 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, #PlantFallVegetables, #FallGarden, #BestTimetoPlantinFall

Sep 2, 202510 min

Ep 1165💦 H2-Whoa! A Guide to Quenching Your Garden’s Summer Thirst

In our Central Highlands challenging climate – think wind, heat, and long stretches without rain – watering the right way is crucial to your gardening success. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the secrets to quenching your garden’s thirst during the hot, dry days of summer and fall. https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #SummerWatering, #GardenWatering , #WiseWatering, #WateringFlowers&Vegetables

Sep 1, 202511 min

Ep 1164🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 31 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: 🌺 Late summer Pruning for Winter Long Beauty 🌳 Q and A: What is Better as a Privacy Screen - Arizona Cypress or Deodora Cedar? 💰How to Save Money at a Garden Center 🍁 Best Fall Plants for Autumn Flowers, Color and Blooms 🐗 Gardening with Javelina and other Back Yard Animals 🐛Preventing Green Tomato Worms in the 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, #OrganicFertilizer&DiseaseControl, #GardenPestControl, #PerennialFlowers, #AutumnGardens, #DeterJavelinainGarden, #DeterSkunksinGarden, #DeterDeerinGarden, #PreventTomatoHornworms, #ArizonaCypress, #DeodoraCedar, #SaveMoneyatGardenCenter

Aug 31, 202552 min

Ep 1163🐛Preventing Green Tomato Worms in the Gardens

You’ve planted, watered and fed your tomatoes all summer, and your mouth is watering for that big, juicy produce fresh off the vine. But one morning, you visit your tomatoes and you’re shocked to find the plants have been stripped, and in the place of healthy leaves are giant, green, and hungry tomato hornworms. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how to safely and organically keep these voracious pest off your tomatoes so you can enjoy your harvest! 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, #WattersGardenWisdom, #TomatoPestss, #TomatoHornworms, #OrganicPestControl

Aug 30, 202510 min

Ep 1162🐗 Gardening with Javelina and other Back Yard Animals

You’ve put hard work into your garden all spring and summer, and it’s frustrating if javelina, deer, skunks and more decide to feast on your efforts! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares ways to deter these wild visitors, and the plants and shrubs they don’t like! 🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #DeterringGardenWildlife, #JavelinainGarden, #DeerinGarden, #SkunksinGarden

Aug 29, 202510 min

Ep 1161🍁 Best Fall Plants for Autumn Flowers, Color and Blooms

Fall is fast approaching, and the gardens are getting ready to sleep away the winter! But take heart, there are plenty of plants and flowers that will create a colorful show all the way through the fall! Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share what varieties of plants and flowers thrive through the fall season with great color and blooms, and how to 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, #BestFallPerennialFlowers, #PerennialBloomsinFall, #AutumnGardenColor, #GardenColorThroughFall

Aug 28, 202510 min

Ep 1160💰How to Save Money at a Garden Center

It’s tempting to select “one of each” every time you visit the Garden Center, but finances don’t always agree! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares ways to save money at the Garden Center and still fill your garden with thriving, colorful flowers, trees and plants. Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #SaveMoneyatGardenCenter, #ThriftyGardener

Aug 27, 20257 min

Ep 1159🌳 Q and A: What is Better as a Privacy Screen - Arizona Cypress or Deodora Cedar?

A green and healthy living screen can add beauty and privacy to your landscape. Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain help you to pick the best screens for your landscape, and this segment, will discuss the benefits of Arizona Cypress or Deodora Cedar for your living privacy screen. 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, #ArizonaCyressTrees, #DeodoraCedarTrees, #LivingPrivacyScreens

Aug 26, 202511 min

Ep 1158🌺 Late summer Pruning for Winter Long Beauty

Deadheading and pruning are crucial to keep your garden healthy and blooming and to set plants up for future success. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how to prune your perennials, shrubs, vines and other plants so they’ll be healthy all winter and ready to give you spectacular growth and blooms next spring! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #PruningFlowers, #PruningShrubs, #PruningTrees, #DeadheadingFlowers

Aug 25, 202510 min

Ep 1157🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 30 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: 🌺 Hot Weather Blooms for Vibrant Prescott Gardens 🌳 Q and A: Which is the Better Tree Aspen or Birch ✈️ The Cost of Travel to Your Gardens 🌼 The Biggest Perennial Flowers of Summer ☹️ 4 Garden Blunders to Avoid at All Cost 🪴From Newbie to Garden Pro in 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, #OrganicFertilizer&DiseaseControl, #GardenPestControl, #PerennialFlowers, #LargeSummerBlooms, #Grapes4Good, #FreeGardenClasses

Aug 24, 202552 min

Ep 1156🪴From Newbie to Garden Pro in Arizona

If you want to learn more about gardening in our unique Central Highlands climate, all you have to do is access your favorite social media – Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, PodBean, and the Watters Garden Center website – and you’ll find podcasts, videos, photos, columns and announcements – all to help you have the best garden experience with the best plants, the best products, and the best advice! Tune in today so you don’t miss out! Also be sure to join us for the Free Saturday Garden Classes, 9:30am at the Center, 1815 Iron Springs Rd. in Prescott – you’ll learn invaluable garden tips each time! Be sure to save the date for the upcoming Grapes 4 Good event on September 28. Guests are treated to a festive garden party, delectable hors d'oeuvres catered by Chef Barry Barbe of El Gato Azul and Torme restaurants. and a wide and exciting selection of 12 different wines and artisan beers to sample. The event also features silent and luxury live auctions, with various golf and vacation experiences up for bid. Proceeds from this year's auctions benefit local school programs and provide college and vocational scholarships for Prescott area youth. 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, #WattersGardenWisdom, #BestPlantsforLocalGardens, #FreeGardenClasses, #Sip&Shop, #BestPlantingAdvice, #Grapes4Good, #FreeGardenClasses

Aug 23, 20255 min

Ep 1155☹️ 4 Garden Blunders to Avoid at All Cost

Gardening isn’t hard in the Central Highlands if you adhere to certain basics. The same applies to the few mistakes that will destroy your hard work in the garden. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the four mistakes to avoid to keep your garden healthy. 🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #GardenMistakes, #4GardenMistakes #GardenCare

Aug 22, 202510 min

Ep 1154🌼 The Biggest Perennial Flowers of Summer

If you’ve visited the Garden Center lately, you’ll be amazed at such wonderful, huge perennial blooms as hibiscus, rudbeckia, dahlias, and much more! Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share what varieties of perennial flowers thrive and have huge blooms in the Central Highlands, and how to care for them. Great news! You can plant them now! 🌺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, #BestPerennialFlowers, #PerennialBlooms, #CaringforPerennials, #PlantingPerennials

Aug 21, 202510 min

Ep 1153✈️ The Cost of Travel to Your Gardens

You’ve worked hard to make your garden thrive this summer, and now you’re planning a trip. That’s enough to induce anxiety in most gardeners who love their plants! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares ways to enjoy your trip without worrying about your garden the entire time! Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #LeaveGardenduringTravel, #GardenCareinAbsence, #GardenCaretakers

Aug 20, 20257 min

Ep 1152🌳 Q and A: Which is the Better Tree Aspen or Birch

Aspens and Birches are two similar trees that add beauty to your Central Highlands landscape. Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain help you to pick the best for your landscape, and why, along with other garden questions received this week. 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, #AspenTrees, #BirchTrees, #TreeCare

Aug 19, 202510 min

Ep 1151🌺 Hot Weather Blooms for Vibrant Prescott Gardens

The heat, wind and monsoons can wreak havoc on gardens in the Central Highlands, creating some real challenges for those who love colorful, healthy gardens. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the most beautiful, colorful, hardy flowers to brighten your summer garden, and how to best care for them. https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #SummerFlowers #HotWeatherBlooms, #BestPerennials

Aug 18, 202510 min

Ep 1150🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 29 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!

🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 29 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 Grubs Attract Death into the Gardens 🌿Q and A: Monsoon Weeds and Erosion Control 🌺 Top Plants with Really BIG Flowers 🌳 Pretty Blooming Trees Best Planted in Summer 🪴Euphorbia in the Easy to Grow Perennial Garden 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, #OrganicFertilizer&DiseaseControl, #GardenPestControl, #PerennialFlowers, #LargeSummerBlooms, #Euphorbia, #WeedControl, #ErosionControl

Aug 17, 202552 min

Ep 1149🛜 See the Gardens Live through Social Media

If you want to learn more about gardening in our unique Central Highlands climate, all you have to do is access your favorite social media – Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, PodBean, and the Watters Garden Center website – and you’ll find podcasts, videos, photos, columns and announcements – all to help you have the best garden experience with the best plants, the best products, and the best advice! Tune in today so you don’t miss out! Be sure to save the date for the upcoming Grapes 4 Good event on September 28. Guests are treated to a festive garden party, delectable hors d'oeuvres catered by Chef Barry Barbe of El Gato Azul and Torme restaurants. and a wide and exciting selection of 12 different wines and artisan beers to sample. The event also features silent and luxury live auctions, with various golf and vacation experiences up for bid. Proceeds from this year's auctions benefit local school programs and provide college and vocational scholarships for Prescott area youth. 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, #WattersGardenWisdom, #BestPlantsforLocalGardens, #FreeGardenClasses, #Sip&Shop, #BestPlantingAdvice

Aug 16, 20255 min

Ep 1148🪴Euphorbia in the Easy to Grow Perennial Garden

You may not know what euphorbia is, much less how to pronounce it! Master Gardener Ken Lain will give the lowdown on this great shrub that will add easy-to-care-for interest, texture and color to your perennial gardens. 🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #Shrubs, #PerennialGarden #Euphorbia

Aug 15, 202510 min

Ep 1147🌳 Pretty Blooming Trees Best Planted in Sum

You may have noticed trees around the area with gorgeous spring and summer blooms, and wondered which varieties thrive here and when to plant them. Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share what varieties of blooming trees thrive in the Central Highlands, and how to care for them. Great news! You can plant them now so when blooming time comes around, the results will be spectacular! 🌺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, #BestBloomingTrees, #OrnamentalTrees, #PlantingTreesinSummer

Aug 14, 202510 min

Ep 1146🌺 Top Plants with Really BIG Flowers

Have you seen gardens with giant, colorful flowers and wish you could grow them in your own garden? Master Gardener Ken Lain shares which plants will bear those giant, vibrant blooms and how to care for them! Learn about dinnerplate dahlias, huge hibiscus, giant rudbeckia and so much more! Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #GiantFlowerBlooms, #BigBlooms, #BestSummerBlooms, #Hibiscus, #RoseofSharon, #Dahlia, #CrepeMyrtle

Aug 13, 20257 min

Ep 1145🌿Q and A: Monsoon Weeds and Erosion Control

The monsoon rains are welcome replenishment for our gardens and relief from the heat, but the not so welcome side effects are weeds and landscape damage from downpours! Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share a variety of ways to keep monsoon weeds under control, and avoid damage from heavy rains. 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, #Monsoons, #SummerFloods, #SummerWeeds, #WeedControl

Aug 12, 202510 min

Ep 1144🐛Why Grubs Attract Death into the Gardens

You work too hard to have a thriving garden to surrender your plants to destructive pests like grubs, which lurk beneath your plants and love to munch on your garden! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how to spot and keep those summer garden pests at bay with organic pesticides that won’t harm the soil, you or your pets. https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #Grubs #GardenPests, #OrganicPestControl

Aug 11, 202510 min

Ep 1143🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 28 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: 🐜 Your Guide to a Pest Free Garden 🌳 Q and A: Shady Shrubs for Shady Gardens 🌿 What to Do When Plants Die in the Garden 🌲 Slim Sentinels - The Elegance of Narrow Trees 🌺 Fast Growing Groundcovers for Hills and Rock Lawns 🍷 Sip & Shop Success and August Free Classes 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, #OrganicFertilizer&DiseaseControl, #GardenPestControl, #DwarfPerennialFlowers, #WattersHotNewPlants, #HardtoKillTreesShrubs&Plants, #Bumblebees, #Pollinators

Aug 10, 202551 min

Ep 1142🍷 Sip & Shop Success and August Free Classes

The July Sip & Shop at Watters Garden Center was such a hit, we’re planning another! Stay tuned for the details, and don’t miss out on the free Saturday Garden Classes in August. You’ll learn how to grow a spectacular garden in our Central Highlands area! 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, #WattersGardenWisdom, #BestPlantsforLocalGardens, #FreeGardenClasses, #Sip&Shop, #BestPlantingAdvice

Aug 9, 20255 min

Ep 1141🌺 Fast Growing Groundcovers for Hills and Rock Lawns

If you have a hill on your property that needs some soil stabilization, or a rock area that could use some easy care, drought tolerant beauty, many vines and grasses will fit the bill. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares all the plants, some you may not have thought of, that will fit the bill on the hills and rock areas in your landscape. 🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #Groundcover, #Vines, #GroundcoverPlants, #GroundcoverGrasses

Aug 8, 202511 min

Ep 1140🌲 Slim Sentinels - The Elegance of Narrow Trees

If you have an area of your landscape where you would like a tree, but space is limited, you might like to look at trees that have a tall, narrow growing habit. The choices are surprisingly abundant, and Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share what varieties thrive in the Central Highlands! 🌺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, #TallNarrowTrees, #ItalianCypress, #Aspen, #Juniper, #YewTree, #Arborvitae

Aug 7, 20259 min

Ep 1139🌿 What to Do When Plants Die in the Garden

What do you do if you’ve tried everything to save a plant in an area of your garden? You use the best soil, fertilizer, watering techniques and more but nothing works. Master Gardener Ken Lain knows what that’s like! He shares what you can do to have a thriving plants in the most difficult areas of your landscape! Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #DifficultLandscape, #PlantsThatDie, #RescuingPlants

Aug 6, 20257 min