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10 Weekly Tips to Brighter Plants. Gardening can be challenging, but with these insider tips, you’ll reap Huge rewards.
🌳 5 Reasons to Update Your Landscape
Spring is here and gardeners are outside! While you’re planning for the season, take a look at your landscape – it might be time to update! Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share the reasons to spruce up your landscape for enjoyment, refreshment and curb appeal.
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🍷 Watters Sip and Shop Wednesday
Watters Sip and Shop events are becoming more and more popular as a place for gardeners to visit and see the latest in plants, trees and flowers. Join us tonight for a sip or two of wine, a visit with your garden friends, and a look at what’s new in the garden center!
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🌳 Q & A - Why Evergreen Oaks Turn Yellow in Spring
For natural and organic gardening, beneficial insects can be your best friends! Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share how to use ladybugs and Praying Mantis to control aphids and other destructive insects in your garden. Ken and Lisa will also answer other garden questions during this segment.
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🥕Vegetable Soil Prep for Maximum Growth
Would you like to plant vegetables that are the envy of your neighborhood? It starts with soil preparation! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the ingredients for super soil preparation for a spectacular vegetable garden!
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🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 14 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Watters-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 Difference Between Hardiness Zones and Spring Frost Dates
🐞 Q & A - How to Use Ladybugs and Praying Mantis in the Gardens
🍅 Favorite Tomato Plant for Mountain Gardens
🌼 Top 10 B...
🏜️Low Maintenance Plants for Southwest Gardens
If you’re looking for a drought tolerant, textured, blooming garden that doesn’t take a lot of maintenance, Mountain Gardener Ken Lain has the best advice for you on what plants will do well in the Central Highlands, how to plant them, and best of all, the minimal maintenance they require.
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🌺 Growing Peonies for Fragrance and Beauty
Peonies are one of the most beautiful, long-lived flowering plants for the garden, and Watters has varieties that will thrive in our Central Highlands climate. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares tips for selecting, planting and growing Peonies that will provide garden beauty for many years to come!
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🌼 Top 10 Bloomers in the Spring Gardens
Spring is here and gardeners are eager for some color in the garden. Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share the best, most colorful spring annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees that bloom early in the season!
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🍅 Favorite Tomato Plant for Mountain Gardens
Is there anything better than a sun-warm, ripe, delicious tomato from your own garden? Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the best tomato plants for our Central Highlands, how to plant them and how to get the best yield for a truly tasty summer treat!
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🐞 Q & A - How to Use Ladybugs and Praying Mantis in the Gardens
For natural and organic gardening, beneficial insects can be your best friends! Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share how to use ladybugs and Praying Mantis to control aphids and other destructive insects in your garden. Ken and Lisa will also answer other garden questions during this segment.
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Follower Behind the Scene Bonus: How to Grow Better Dahlias and Summer Bulbs
Dahlias and other summer bulbs can be spectacular additions to your garden, and make great cut flowers. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares how to plant and grow these garden beauties for summer-long, healthy blooms.
🌻The Difference Between Hardiness Zones and Spring Frost Dates
We get a lot of questions at the Garden Center about hardiness zones and Spring frost dates. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the difference between the two in the Central Highlands. He also shares about hardiness zones and the microclimates within these zones. Important information for our unique growing area!
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🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 13 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Watters-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:
🌺 It’s Time to Plant Summer Blooming Bulbs
❄Q & A: How to Help Plants Recover from Frost Damage
🌳 Helping Trees Bloom Better
🌼 Perennial Flowers that Bloom Early in Spring
🥕Plant Vegetables and Herbs, and Attend a Garden Class to Support Them
There’s nothing better than fresh veggies and herbs from your garden. It’ll soon be time to plant your summer plants and herbs. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares about free garden classes at Watters Garden Center that will help your garden to get off to the best start!
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Follower Behind the Scenes Bonus - The 3 Types of Lilacs for Every Garden
Lilacs are bursting with color all over the Central Highlands. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the three types of lilacs that will bring a touch of early spring beauty to every garden!
🇺🇸 250 trees for Americas 250th Birthday
2026 is America’s 250th birthday, and what better gift to land than to plant more trees for beauty and the environment? Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the partnership between the Daily Courier and Watters Garden Center to plant 250 native trees in our communities. You can preorder Arizona’s hardiest beauties for an Arbor Day pickup on April 24th. Watters has selected several champions for our mountain climate, including the vibrant Western Redbud, the elegant Prescott Purple Plum, and the pollinator-favorite Chaste Tree. Supplies are limited, so don’t miss out! Visit Top10Trees.com to order or for more inform...
🌼 Perennial Flowers that Bloom Early in Spring
If you’ve had enough of winter, Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain have the cure for your blues! Ken and Lisa share this week the large array of perennial flowers that bloom in spring, filling your garden with color year after year.
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🌳 Helping Trees Bloom Better
Blooming trees can add spectacular beauty to your landscape. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how to plant, feed and care for blooming trees to get the best display, year after year.
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❄Q & A: How to Help Plants Recover from Frost Damage
While it looks as if any hard freezes are gone for the year, spring is unpredictable in the Central Highlands, and a late frost is not out of the question! Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share how to help your plants recover from a late frost. Ken and Lisa will also answer other garden questions during this segment.
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🌺 It’s Time to Plant Summer Blooming Bulbs
Spring is a bit early this year, and garden chores are upon us! It’s time to plant those beautiful summer blooming bulbs. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the best and most spectacular summer blooming favorites, and how to get fresh blooms and tubers online and delivered to your door from Watters Garden Center!
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🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 12 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Watters-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 Joyful Gardener and the Start of Spring
🌲Q & A: Atlas Cedar and Deodor Cedar - What's the Difference?
☕️ The Benefits of Coffee Grounds in the Garden
🌺 How to Grow Californi...
🎤Garden Influencers in Prescott, Arizona
During recent 64th Spring Flower and Fountain Festival and Sip & Shop events, Mountain Gardener Ken Lain noticed a shift in how people hear about garden center events and trends. Ken shares this information in today’s podcast!
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Follower Behind the Scene Bonus: Dealing With Gnats in the House
There's nothing more annoying than swatting at those little gnats that infest your houseplants! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares what you can do to evict gnats from your house and have peace again!
💦 When to Water and Feed Your Garden in Spring
With an early spring and warmer weather, your garden is thirsty and hungry. Proper watering and feeding now will set you up for an abundant garden season! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares when to increase watering and how to feed your garden this spring.
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🌺 How to Grow California Poppies and Their Companion Plants
One of the most beautiful sights in spring is a hillside full of California Poppies. Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share how you can plant and grow these bright, beautiful, perennial flowers in your own landscape, and the plants that complement them.
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☕️ The Benefits of Coffee Grounds in the Garden
We love coffee, and so does your garden! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how coffee can benefit your garden, and how to use it to enhance your garden. Don’t forget to try out Watters’ new product, Garden Grounds Coffee. You can brew and enjoy your Ethiopian blend coffee and then use the grounds to enhance your garden. Pick up some Garden Grounds Coffee today at Watters Garden Center!
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🌲Q & A: Atlas Cedar and Deodor Cedar - What's the Difference?
Atlas and Deodor Cedars are both beautiful trees with unique growing habits and mature growth. Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share the difference between the two, where they are best planted, and how to care for them. Ken and Lisa will also answer other garden questions during this segment.
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🧑🌾 The Joyful Gardener and the Start of Spring
Plant lovers, start your gardens! Spring is here, it’s a bit early this year, and gardeners are eager to get outside! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the garden tasks that need to be done now, the newest plants and flowers for spring, when to plant and other garden wisdom!
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Follower Behind the Scene Bonus: What is That Pink Blooming Tree?
Have you wondered about those trees all over town with the vibrant pink blooms? Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares in this follower bonus about these beautiful trees and what they have to do with America's 250th birthday.
🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 11 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Watters-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:
🌺 Top 10 Blooming Shrubs of Spring
💦 Q & A - When Should I Start Watering and Feeding My Lawn in Spring?
☕️ Garden Grounds Coffee at Watters Garden Center
🌱 Spring Gopher Plant wit...
🌹Don’t Wait When You Find a Tree or Plant You Want in Spring!
Each year, Watters Garden Center brings in unique trees and plants. These must be obtained sometimes a year before they’ll arrive, so when they are gone, there are no more! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the specialized tree varieties at Watters Garden Center this spring – you won’t want to miss out!
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🎙️ Interview With Chris Shipley of Civano Nursery
Civano Nursery of Tucson is one of Watters Garden Center’s premier suppliers of the healthiest, most unique and newest trees and plants. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain visits with owner Chris Shipley about the nursery and how new varieties of trees and plants are cultivated each year.
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🌱 Spring Gopher Plant with Garden Companions
Gopher Plant is a wonderful plant to bring interest and beauty to your garden in spring. Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share the secrets of these unique plants and the best companion plants for them.
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☕️ Garden Grounds Coffee at Watters Garden Center
What is better than a fresh cup of great coffee while sitting on the porch and surveying the garden? Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the new Watters Garden Center product – “Garden Grounds Coffee.” You can brew and enjoy your Ethiopian blend coffee and the use the grounds to enhance your garden. Pick up some Garden Grounds Coffee today at Watters Garden Center!
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💦 Q & A - When Should I Start Watering and Feeding My Lawn in Spring?
Spring is a bit early this year, and it’s past time to make sure your lawn is fed and watered! Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share the best practices for keeping your lawn healthy now and through the gardening season. Ken and Lisa will also answer other garden questions during this segment.
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🌺 Top 10 Blooming Shrubs of Spring
Spring is here, it’s a bit early this year, and shrubs are beginning to bloom! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the best and most colorful shrubs to beautify your landscape this spring and for years to come!
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🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 10 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Watters-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 Roses and Hedges are Best Pruned in March
🌳 Top 10 Hedge Plants for Privacy
🌼 March Companion Plants and the Fanciful Forsythia
💐 Top 10 Perennial Spring Flowers that Thrive for Years
...🇺🇸 250 trees for Americas 250th Birthday
2026 is America’s 250th birthday, and what better gift to land than to plant more trees for beauty and the environment? Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the partnership between the Daily Courier and Watters Garden Center to plant 250 native trees in our communities. You can preorder Arizona’s hardiest beauties for an Arbor Day pickup on April 24th. Watters has selected three champions for our mountain climate: the vibrant Western Redbud, the elegant Prescott Purple Plum, and the pollinator-favorite Chaste Tree. Supplies are limited, so don’t miss out!
🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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🧑🌾 Top 10 Shortcuts of Spring that Make Gardens Better
If you take time to do some garden chores that are easier to complete now, you’ll make life easier in the garden as the season progresses! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the chores that must be done in the early spring (and that are easier now!) to make your garden better as late spring and summer approaches!
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💐 Top 10 Perennial Spring Flowers that Thrive for Years
Perennials are the gardener’s friends – you can plant them once and enjoy years of beauty! Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share the best spring flowering perennials and how to plant and care for them.
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