In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center chat about the California Poppy and their companion plants. Watters is getting lots of new plants right now along with California poppies, delphiniums are arriving, and many other fun spring plants that grow along with poppies. Which plants like to grow with poppies? Listen in to find out! List…

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener discusses the bloomers of early spring. Spring officially arrived on the 20th and gardeners are ready for those blooms to arrive as well. What are those early bloomers? What should you know about planting them? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-…

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss the difference between Atlas Cedar and Deador Cedar. Also, spring is here but there is still potential for freezes. Is it okay to plant? If so, what should I plant? Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ F…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about the fastest growing plants for a thick hedge of privacy. Looking for a little privacy? What are some great hedge you can plant that will grow quickly. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: htt…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares why owning a garden center is such fun. Watters Garden Center 63rd Flower Festival and Spring Open House was last weekend and the plants are in abundance! Check out the amazing variety including dwarf yellow yucca, lily of the valley, rhododendrons, and so much more! Listen to Mountain Gardener…

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, is joined by Chris Shipley from Savano's Nursery in Tucson. Together they discuss Salvia Sparkle, salvia plant care, vibrant mist grass, and the Mediterranean carpet plant. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on F…

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center chat about spring gopher plants and their garden companions. Gopher plants are heat-loving, drought-tolerant, and animal resistant plants. They love to be planted with other native plants like columbines and forsythia. What else? Listen in to find out! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: htt…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about 3 native plant drops and the easy-to-grow selection. Learn about low-maintenance, drought-tolerant native plants that have arrived at Watters Garden Center. Check out gorgeous Texas sage, globe mallow, manzanitas, and single-leaf pinyon. What else has arrived? Listen in to find out! Listen…

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center chat about lawn care. They share advice on when to start watering lawns again and how to fertilize them for a lush, green appearance. In addition, they cover the importance of understanding local growing conditions and soil types when selecting and caring for plants. Listen to Mountain Gardener…

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses the top 10 blooming shrubs of spring. Learn the blooming cycle of different plants like lilacs, forsythia, and redbuds, and how their bloom times can vary depending on factors like elevation and sun exposure. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-…

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Moutain Gardener, shares why 62 years in the family business matters. Learn about all the resources and services offered by Watters, including a plant encyclopedia, knowledgable staff, local plant experts, and so much more that you won't find anywhere else. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mou…

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses the top 10 garden shortcuts of spring that makes gardens better. Learn about pruning fruit trees, perennials, and grasses, cutting back old growth, pulling back mulch and debris and so much more! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gard…

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss the top 10 perennial spring flowers that thrive for years. Learn all about lilacs, forsythia, spring-blooming trees, and perennials. Lisa highlights several standout perennials like Dianthus, Spanish lavenders, and salvia that offer continuous blooms, are animal-resistant, a…

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, covers the March companion plants and takes a look at the Fanciful Forsythia. Learn about this plant, Mountain Heath, Redbud, and more in this informative episode. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: …

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott explore the top 10 hedge plants for privacy. Are you looking for a good hedge that will give you some privacy? Maybe you have a close neighbor or you live near a busy street. Silverberry is a popular plant, so is nandina. What else could you plant? Listen in to learn what the top 10…

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares why roses and hedges are best pruned in March. Learn how to work with the local climate and environment rather than against it and how to care for those roses. Also, take a look at the importance of fertilizing plants after pruning to help them recover and grow back stronger. Listen to Mounta…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener explores the English and Itoh Peony varieties. Which one is better to put in your garden? What is the difference between the two? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Faceb…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about healthy evergreens for a brighter landscape. How can you keep your evergreens healthy in the face of infestation? What types of pests can attack your evergreens? Listen in to learn more! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-pod…

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss spring poppies and their spring blooming companions. Spring is here and it's time to get those spring flowers into your garden. Poppies are perfect along with snapdragon, gardenia, and lilac. Why are these plants great together in your garden? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain G…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses bark beetles and pine scale. Spring seems have arrived early this year and with it comes pests like bark beetles and pine scale. What are the best ways to tree your plants with these pests? How do you recognize if your plants are infested? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener o…

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center chat about growing better peony as fragrant spring flowers. If you have a large yard that you are trying to fill up, those fabulous peonies are just what you need. What type of soil do they need? Where is the best place to plant? What do you need to know to plant healthy peony? Listen in to fin…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about staring tomato and pepper plants for the perfect garden start. When should you start planting? Is there a best method for starting from seed? What should you do to ensure a bountiful harvest? Listen in to find out! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses how to prepare garden soils for the next planting season. Should you use certain soil types? How about fertilizer? Should you have mulch? Listen in to learn what you should do to prepare your garden soil. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-la…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares how to prepare the landscape for maximum spring beauty. What steps should you do to prepare the landscape? Listen in to learn how to get your landscape ready for spring. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on…

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott chat about the newest trees for stunning landscape and how to plant them. New trees have arrived to Watters Garden Center. Listen into this episode to learn how to plant those trees and create a stunning landscape. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-g…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about the most amazing shrubs of early spring. Are there flowering shrubs? How about shrubs that start out amazing in the spring and bring the fall color in the autumn? Listen in to find out what this shrub list includes. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardene…

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott chat about cool flowers for ugly containers. Do you have some containers that aren't really pleasing to the eye? Perhaps the containers aren't really the problem. Listen in to find out how to transform those ugly containers with some really great flowers. Listen to Mountain Gardener…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener asks how to know when spring is here. Spring is coming soon and there are telltale signs to recognize spring. What are those signs? How can you tell if spring is really here? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podc…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener explores the wonder of fruit cocktail trees. What are fruit cocktails trees and what are the benefits of planting them? Listen to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST1…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares how to grow perfect fruit trees. Watering your trees, how much and how often? Should you fertilize? What else should you know? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://F…

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center share how to unleash the power of spring with planted fiber roses. Spring is coming quickly and fiber pot roses are available at the garden center now. Here's what you should know to plant roses in fiber pots. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about mastering the green carpet. Learn all you need to know about growing a healthy and happy Calgary Carpet Juniper. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ Follow Cast…

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share guidelines for planting fruit trees while giving them plenty of space to thrive. Learn how to plant healthy trees, how much space to give them and more. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 o…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about using pruning to repair broken tree branches. Did your tree suffer some damage lately? How can you use pruning to help repair your tree's broken branches? Listen to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares insider garden happenings at Top 10 Gardener. Learn all the insider gardening tips and more from our local gardening expert in this episode. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.c…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares garden tips for newcomers this spring. Whether you're new to the area or new to gardening, Ken will give you all the insights you should know about gardening in the Central Highlands of Arizona. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-…

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center chat about the February Plant of the Month: Hellebore. Listen in to learn all you need to know about successfully growing this plant to have a happy, healthy hellebore. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on …

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses best companion plants best planted in February. Peony, Lily of the Valley, and Juniper are just a few of those companion plants for February. What else is on the list? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-p…

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center ask if winter snow can threaten newly planted fruit trees. What should you know about planting fruit trees during the winter? What should you do if it snows? Listen to find out! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow C…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about the good, bad, and ugly reasons to love snow in the gardens. What does snow do to benefit the garden? Are there things you should be concerned about with snow in the garden? Listen to find out! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-garden…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about the February Garden Classes. Learn about home orchards, gardening in small spaces, and evergreens this month at the free garden classes offered every Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 am at Watters Garden Center. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ke…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener invites Steve Carlson with Bailey Nursery to join the conversation about birch and fruit trees. Want to grow healthy birch or healthy fruit trees? Hear all you should know from these two gardening experts. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-garden…

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center chat about Valentine Gifts that any gardener will love. If you have a gardener in your life that you want to make feel special this Valentine's Day, this episode is for you. What should you give to your Valentine this year? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://c…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener covers how to plant. If you are new to gardening, new to the area, or simply looking to upgrade your skill levels, this is one episode you should hear. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebo…

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center talk about peaches and whether you need more than one peach tree to get fruit. Learn all the ins-and-outs of peaches and how to have a healthy harvest this year. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Faceboo…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares what he is doing to prepare his garden for spring. Pruning, horticulture oil, plant food, and much more is part of his whole process. What should you be doing to ensure your garden's health? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about garden seed and houseplants of January. Learn some great tips on seed and houseplants and answer those questions that maybe you didn't know you had! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener asks why January is the month to plant wildflowers. Learn why wildflowers are great to plant now. Do you have to worry about snow killing those wildflowers? What are the benefits to planting now? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ke…

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott chat about houseplants for a better night's rest. What houseplants should you have in your home to help promote rest? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https:…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares how ornamental grass is beautified by manure. Learn all the benefits of using manure on those grasses. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ Follow Cast11 on Instagram…