Mountain Gardener with Ken & Lisa

Mountain Gardener with Ken & Lisa

byKen Lain

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10 Weekly Tips to Brighter Plants. Gardening can be challenging, but with these insider tips, you’ll reap Huge rewards.

Episodes(40 episodes)

🐮 How to Beautify Ornamental Grasses with Manure

E1329 - 🐮 How to Beautify Ornamental Grasses with Manure

Ornamental grasses add a beautiful touch to your landscape, and they are well suited to the Central Highlands. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how you can encourage these grasses to grow and bloom with Watters sterilized manure for a spectacular growing season.   Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #OrnamentalGrasses,  #FertilizingWithManure
Published: Feb 4, 2026Duration: 7:05
Q & A Peaches - does it take more than one to fruit?

E1328 - Q & A Peaches - does it take more than one to fruit?

Some varieties of fruit trees grow and produce very well in the Central Highlands. For smaller yards, though, do you need to plant two of each variety to pollinate and produce fruit? Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share what trees can produce with only one tree, and others that need two or more to pollinate. Ken and Lisa will also answer other garden questions during this segment.   Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special Offers!   https://wattersgardencenter.com/pa...
Published: Feb 3, 2026Duration: 10:13
🌺 How to Prepare Garden for Spring Planting

E1327 - 🌺 How to Prepare Garden for Spring Planting

It might seem a bit early to think about preparing the garden for spring planting, but a few chores done now can be a big boost when growing season arrives! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares what you can do now in the garden to give yourself a big head start on a great gardening season! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/   🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener   #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #JanuaryGardenChores, #PreparingforSpringPlanting  
Published: Feb 2, 2026Duration: 10:55
🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 4 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!

E1325 - 🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 4 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!

Hey garden enthusiasts, Ken & Lisa Watters Lain, The Mountain Gardeners here! Get ready to catch Ken and Lisa's gardening bug! They're bursting with knowledge and passion for growing beautiful things, and they're ready to share it all with you. Don't miss out on this chance to level up your gardening game! Included in This Week’s Show:   🪾 How to Prepare Garden in January for Spring Planting 🌱 When Can Spring Planting Begin? 🪴Houseplants for a Better Night’s Rest 🌼 Why January is the Month to Plant Wildflow...
Published: Feb 1, 2026Duration: 53:54
💘 Valentine Ideas for Gardeners

E1324 - 💘 Valentine Ideas for Gardeners

If your sweetheart is a gardener or houseplant lover, your Valentine shopping is easy! Of course, you might not be able to stop! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares some plants and garden goodies that will make your Valentine swoon!   🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special Offers https://wattersgardencenter.com/pages/garden-care-advantages     #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #WattersOnlineStore, #WattersOnlineExclusives, #ValentineGardenGifts, #ValentinePlants
Published: Jan 31, 2026Duration: 5:24
🌼 Why January is the Month to Plant Wildflowers

E1323 - 🌼 Why January is the Month to Plant Wildflowers

A patch of wildflowers will bring ever changing joy to your landscape all spring, summer and fall. It’s time to plant them now so they can prepare to bloom! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares wildflower wisdom, including how and where to plant seed for the best display this year.     🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/   #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #Wildflowers, #PlantingWildflowerSeed, #WhentoPlantWildflowers
Published: Jan 30, 2026Duration: 10:39
🪴Houseplants for a Better Night’s Rest

E1322 - 🪴Houseplants for a Better Night’s Rest

Houseplants are a great addition to beautify your home, but did you know some houseplants are best known for cleansing your indoor air? If you add these to your bedroom, you’ll give your sleep a boost of fresh air! Mountain Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share which houseplants best  cleanse the air and add beauty to your home. 🌺Ken & Lisa Lain, the Mountain Gardeners Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special Offers! https://wattersgardencenter.com/pages/garden-care-advantages   #Watters...
Published: Jan 29, 2026Duration: 10:43
🐮 How to Beautify Ornamental Grasses with Manure

E1321 - 🐮 How to Beautify Ornamental Grasses with Manure

Ornamental grasses add a beautiful touch to your landscape, and they are well suited to the Central Highlands. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how you can encourage these grasses to grow and bloom with Watters sterilized manure for a spectacular growing season.   Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #OrnamentalGrasses,  #FertilizingWithManure  
Published: Jan 28, 2026Duration: 7:11
🌱 When Can Spring Planting Begin?

E1320 - 🌱 When Can Spring Planting Begin?

Baby it’s cold outside! But believe it or not, there are many trees, shrubs, winter crops and wildflower that can be planted now! Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share what plants and seeds you can put in now, and what plants you should wait to plant when it’s a bit warmer. Ken and Lisa will also answer other garden questions during this segment.   Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special Offers!   https://wattersgardencenter.com/pages/garden-care-advantages ...
Published: Jan 27, 2026Duration: 10:57
🪾 How to Prepare Garden in January for Spring Planting

E1319 - 🪾 How to Prepare Garden in January for Spring Planting

It might seem a bit early to think about preparing the garden for spring planting, but a few chores done now can be a big boost when growing season arrives! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares what you can do now in the garden to give yourself a big head start on a great gardening season! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/   🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener   #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #JanuaryGardenChores, #PreparingforSpringPlanting  
Published: Jan 26, 2026Duration: 10:46
Follower Bonus! Behind the Scene: Shrubs to Prune Now!

E1326 - Follower Bonus! Behind the Scene: Shrubs to Prune Now!

Some shrubs need pruning after they bloom in spring, but others thrive on a winter pruning! In this Follower Bonus, Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares which shrubs need pruning now, and which to prune later in spring! 
Published: Jan 26, 2026Duration: 2:50
🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 3 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!

E1318 - 🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 3 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!

Hey garden enthusiasts, Ken & Lisa Watters Lain, The Mountain Gardeners here! Get ready to catch Ken and Lisa's gardening bug! They're bursting with knowledge and passion for growing beautiful things, and they're ready to share it all with you. Don't miss out on this chance to level up your gardening game! Included in This Week’s Show:   🪾 What Happens When Plants are Dormant? 🌳 Q & A: Dealing With Plants That Block a View 🌳 Winter Gem Boxwood: Combination Plant of January 🍎 Fun Fruit Trees for a Better Spring...
Published: Jan 25, 2026Duration: 53:19
🌿 Online Exclusive: Distinctive Air Plants!

E1317 - 🌿 Online Exclusive: Distinctive Air Plants!

Watters Garden Center has begun providing a number of premier plants, bulbs and more online. These can be shipped direct to your home. The most recent online exclusive is Air Plants. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares how to order, care for, and enjoy these incredibly easy, beautiful plants. Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special Offers https://wattersgardencenter.com/pages/garden-care-advantages     #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #WattersOnlineStore, #WattersOnlineExclusives, #AirPlants, #AirPlantCare, #AirPlantsOnline  
Published: Jan 24, 2026Duration: 4:57
🌲 Steps for Better DIY Landscapes

E1316 - 🌲 Steps for Better DIY Landscapes

A Do-It-Yourself landscape is possible and rewarding if you go about it the right way. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares steps to make your Do-It-Yourself garden and landscape projects thrive for years to come.   🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/   #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #DoItYourselfLandscape, #LandscapeProjects, #StepstoBetterLandscapes  
Published: Jan 23, 2026Duration: 10:51
🍎 Fun Fruit Trees for a Better Spring Harvest

E1315 - 🍎 Fun Fruit Trees for a Better Spring Harvest

Many fruit trees grow and produce well in the Central Highlands! Mountain Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share new varieties of fruit trees, and how to grow and care for them in our unique climate.   🌺Ken & Lisa Lain, the Mountain Gardeners Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special Offers! https://wattersgardencenter.com/pages/garden-care-advantages   #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #CocktailFruitTrees, #DwarfFruitTrees, #FruitTreesintheCentralHighlands
Published: Jan 22, 2026Duration: 10:54
🌳 Winter Gem Boxwood: Combination Plant of January

E1314 - 🌳 Winter Gem Boxwood: Combination Plant of January

Boxwood is one of the most beautiful and varied shrubs for Arizona’s Central Highlands, and adds a unique touch to your landscape when paired with other plants and trees. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how to plant and care for Boxwoods, and what other trees and shrubs are perfect partners for them in the landscape.   Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #Boxwood,  #CompanionPlantsforBoxwoods  
Published: Jan 21, 2026Duration: 7:17
🌳 Q & A: Dealing With Plants That Block a View

E1313 - 🌳 Q & A: Dealing With Plants That Block a View

When you planted that beautiful tree, you may not have thought about how large it would grow.   Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share solutions for those plants and trees that have grown and are now blocking a view. Ken and Lisa will also answer other garden questions during this segment. Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special Offers!   https://wattersgardencenter.com/pages/garden-care-advantages 🌹Ken & Lisa Lain, The Mountain Gardeners #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #TreeGrowth, #OvergrownTrees&Shrubs
Published: Jan 20, 2026Duration: 10:53
🪾 What Happens When Plants are Dormant?

E1312 - 🪾 What Happens When Plants are Dormant?

When winter arrives, temperatures drop, and your plants and trees appear dead, what is really happening? They’re far from dead, but rather gaining growth and strength for spring! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares what is going on under the frozen leaves and bare limbs! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/   🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener   #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #PlantDormancy, #WinterGarden, #DormantTrees
Published: Jan 19, 2026Duration: 10:52
🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 2 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!

E1310 - 🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 2 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!

Hey garden enthusiasts, Ken & Lisa Watters Lain, The Mountain Gardeners here! Get ready to catch Ken and Lisa's gardening bug! They're bursting with knowledge and passion for growing beautiful things, and they're ready to share it all with you. Don't miss out on this chance to level up your gardening game! Included in This Week’s Show:   🪴Java Jolt Are Coffee Grounds Good for Plants 🌨️ Q & A: Nature's Trick - How Snow Helps Wildflower Seeds 🌲Arizona Cypress - Perfect Partners Companion Planting in January 🦌 Living in...
Published: Jan 18, 2026Duration: 52:58
🌿 How to Prune Russian Sage

E1309 - 🌿 How to Prune Russian Sage

Russian Sage is one of the most beautiful, colorful and popular shrubs for the Central Highlands. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares how to prune and care for Russian Sage to keep it thriving in your landscape. Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special Offers https://wattersgardencenter.com/pages/garden-care-advantages     #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #WattersOnlineStore, #WattersOnlineExclusives, #RussianSage, #PruningRussianSage  
Published: Jan 17, 2026Duration: 5:11