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🪻Prescott Area Iris Society Meets at Watters Garden Center
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#1590
Yesterday at 4:45 PM

Iris are a great favorite of many gardeners. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how you can order Irises online and learn about their varieties and care.

 

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🪻2026 Iris of the Year and how to Plant these Spring Beauties
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#1589
Last Friday at 4:45 PM

Irises now come in many colors and varieties, and add unique beauty to your landscape.Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the 2026 Iris of the Year and how to plant and care for these garden beauties.

 

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🌼 The Most Beautiful Autumn Perennials in the Gardens
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#1588
Last Thursday at 4:45 PM

Autumn is one of the most beautiful seasons in the Central Highlands, and many perennials thrive at this time of year. Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share some of the colorful perennials that bloom best this time of year.

 

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🐢Reptile Real Estate - Building the Perfect Plant-Filled Tortoise Habitat
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#1587
Last Wednesday at 4:45 PM

Tortoises are a unique, long-lived pet. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how to build and maintain a healthy, attractive tortoise habitat with live plants.

 

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Follower Behind the Scene Bonus: Pampas Grass: Do or Die for Autumn Blooms
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#1592
Last Tuesday at 7:00 PM

Pampas Grass can be one of the most beautiful of Autumn plants. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares how to care for your Pampas Grass to encourage those amazing fall plumes. 


🌿 Q & A - Top 10 Groundcovers that Hold Hillsides
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#1586
Last Tuesday at 4:45 PM

Hilly landscapes can not only be unsightly, but they can be a challenge to landscape. Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share the best groundcovers that beautify your landscape and add erosion control. They will answer additional garden questions in this segment!

 

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🌿Fast Vines for Quick Garden Coverage
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#1585
Last Monday at 4:45 PM

Have a place you want to cover with live vines, but don’t want to wait forever? Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the vines that not only beautify your landscape, but grow quickly as well.

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🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 35 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain!
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#1582
09/13/2026

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:

 

🌼Granite Dells to Groom Creek: Top 10 Flowers for Local Soils

🌿Q & A - How to Force Pampas Grasses to Show more Blooms

🐴 Deadly Grazing Plants That Can Seriously Harm Your Horse<...


🌲Follower Behind the Scene Bonus: Juicing Arizona Cypress So They Grow Fast
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#1584
09/12/2026

Arizona Cypress is a beautiful signature tree of the Central Highlands. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares how to care for and feed these trees to help them grow quickly and healthy. 


🪻Reblooming Iris or Not - How to have More Flowers in the Gardens
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#1581
09/12/2026

Iris are a great favorite of many gardeners. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the latest Iris varieties and how to plant and care for them for a great show in your landscape.

 

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🌻 Why Plants Yellow in Mountain Landscapes and What to do About It
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#1580
09/11/2026

🌻 Why Plants Yellow in Mountain Landscapes and What to do About It

If plants are stressed from summer heat, lack of food, or pests, they’ll begin to put themselves to bed early in the fall. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares what stresses your plants and trees and what to do about it.

 

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🌿 Ornamental Grasses and the Showy Landscape
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#1579
09/10/2026

Ornamental grasses are one of the most underused plants for your Central Highlands landscape. Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share some of the colorful varieties of ornamental grasses that can add interest and beauty to your landscape.

 

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🐴 Deadly Grazing Plants That Can Seriously Harm Your Horse
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#1578
09/09/2026

The Central Highlands area is horse country! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares some of the grasses, trees and shrubs that will harm your horse if they ingest them. Ken has a list of plants that you don’t want to plant in your landscape if you have horses.

 

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🌼 Follower Behind the Scenes Bonus: Fresh Bulbs Equal Better Spring Flowers
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#1583
09/08/2026

The secret to a riot of color in the spring garden is planting the best, freshest bulbs in the fall. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain has made the process easy - you can order the best bulbs online at www.wattersgardencenter.com and have them sent right to your door!


🌿Q & A - How to Force Pampas Grasses to Show more Blooms
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#1577
09/08/2026

Pampas Grass plumes are a beautiful part of fall. Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share what you can do to convince those grasses to put out more blooms. They will answer additional garden questions in this segment!

 

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🌼Granite Dells to Groom Creek: Top 10 Flowers for Local Soils
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#1576
09/07/2026

Our Central Highlands climate is perfect for many beautiful flowers and plants. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the most beautiful flowers and shrubs that thrive in our local soils.

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🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 35 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain!
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#1573
09/06/2026

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?

🌺 The Brightest Flowers of the Year are in the Aut...


Follower Behind the Scene Bonus: Green Power With Chelated Iron
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#1575
09/05/2026

If your trees and plants are showing yellow leaves, it could be from lack of iron. In this Follower Behind the Scenes Bonus, Mountain Gardener Ken Lain explains what causes yellowing leaves and how to boost your trees and plants with chelated iron.


🌳 Stopping Leaf Spot on Purple Leaf Plums
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#1572
09/05/2026

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.

 

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🐗 Javelina Proof Your Garden
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#1571
09/04/2026

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!

 

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🌻 The Brightest Perennial Flowers of Autumn
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#1570
09/03/2026

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.

 

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🌺 The Brightest Flowers of the Year are in the Autumn Garden
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#1569
09/02/2026

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!

 

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🪳Follower Behind the Scene Bonus: Where Do Aphids Come From?
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#1574
09/01/2026

Your garden is doing great until you step out one day and find stressed plants and thousands of tiny insects on the leaves. Where do those little hungry beasts come from? Mountain Gardener Ken Lain explains these insects and how to control them in this Follower Behind the Scene Bonus. 


🥕 Q and A - What Time is Best to Plant Fall Vegetables?
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#1568
09/01/2026

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!

 

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💦 H2-Whoa! A Guide to Quenching Your Garden’s Summer Thirst
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#1567
08/31/2026

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.  

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🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 34 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain!
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#1566
08/30/2026

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 & A: What’s Better as a Privacy Screen - Arizona Cypress or Deodor Cedar?

💰How to Save Money at a Garden Center

🌻 Best Fall...


🐛Preventing Green Tomato Worms in the Gardens
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#1565
08/29/2026

You’ve planted, fertilized, and watered your tomatoes all summer, and now those big green worms are having a feast! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the best way to deter and remove those tomato worms and save your crop!

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🐗 Gardening with Javelina and other Back Yard Animals
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#1564
08/28/2026

There’s no doubt that the Central Highlands is a challenging gardening environment, and that includes a number of critters that love to munch on your garden! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the plants that javelina and deer don’t like, and the ways to deter these creatures from your garden.

 

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🌻 Best Fall Plants for Autumn Long Flowers, Color and Blooms
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#1563
08/27/2026

While summer is fading into fall, Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share the plants that will bloom through fall with vigor and color!

 

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💰How to Save Money at a Garden Center
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#1562
08/26/2026

If you’re looking to save a little money and upgrade your garden at the same time, now is the perfect opportunity! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the ways to save money in the garden center this time of year, including shopping at the Watters Monster Monsoon Sale!

 

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🌲Q & A: What’s Better as a Privacy Screen - Arizona Cypress or Deodor Cedar?
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#1561
08/25/2026

Arizona Cypress and Deodor Cedars are two similar trees that add beauty to your Central Highlands landscape.   Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain help you to pick the best of the two or your landscape, and why, along with other garden questions received this week.

 

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🌿 Late summer Pruning for Winter Long Beauty
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#1560
08/24/2026

This time of the year, gardens begin to look a little weather worn. A little pruning will not only restore order to your fall garden, but it will set your trees and shrubs up for success through the winter. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the way to prune for winter beauty.

 

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🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 33 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain!
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#1557
08/23/2026

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&A: Which is Better: Aspen or Birch?

✈️ The Cost of Travel to Your Gardens

🌺 Q&A: The Biggest Perennial Flowers of Summe...


🍅Follower Behind the Scene Bonus: Tomatoes With a Thick Skin is a Bad Sign
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#1559
08/22/2026

There's nothing better in summer than a fresh tomato straight from the garden. But if your tomatoes have a very thick skin, rot or cracks, there is a problem. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares these tomato problems and their solutions, so you can enjoy your harvest.


🪵Wood Chips Can Kill Your Garden
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#1556
08/22/2026

The right kind of wood chips, properly applied, can be a helpful addition to your garden. But the wrong wood chips applied the wrong way can literally kill your plants! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the best kind of wood chips and how to apply to benefit your garden.

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🌻 4 Garden Blunders to Avoid at All Cost
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#1555
08/21/2026

There’s no doubt that the Central Highlands is a challenging gardening environment. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the four blunders that can make or break your garden success in the Central Highlands!

 

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🌺 Q&A: The Biggest Perennial Flowers of Summer.
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#1554
08/20/2026

While summer is fading into fall,  Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share the trees that can be planted now to bloom with vigor and add beauty in your landscape.

 

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✈️ The Cost of Travel to Your Gardens
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#1553
08/19/2026

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!

 

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🐌Follower Behind the Scene Bonus: When Snails Devour the Gardens
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#1558
08/18/2026

You work hard to make your garden successful, and you're probably not too happy about having hordes of snails snacking on your produce! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the organic way to control those voracious eaters!


🌳 Q&A: Which is Better: Aspen or Birch?
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#1552
08/18/2026

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

 

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