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Back to SearchMonrovia Growers' Jim Rupe Interview on Pollinator Gardens
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Garden, interviews Jim Rupe of Monrovia Growers on pollinator gardens. Attracting and supporting pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds is growin…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Summer Flowers that Bloom in the Brutal Sun
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss summer flowers that bloom in the brutal sun. Temperatures have begun warming up, learn which flowers will not only thrive but continue t…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
How to Care for Garden Topiary Structures
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, explores how to care for garden topiary structures. Did you know that maintaining garden topiaries is surprisingly easy? They primarily require simpl…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Fast-Growing Shade Trees as a Father's Day Gift
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss the fast-growing shade trees as a Father's Day gift. In this segment, Lisa and Ken answer listener questions, including recommendations…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10 Plants that Attract More Butterflies into Gardens
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shared the top 10 plants that attract more butterflies into gardens. He also discusses the ideal planting season in Northern Arizona, emphasizing tha…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Growing Hardy Gardenia for Garden Fragrance
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses growing hardy gardenia for garden fragrance. Listen in to learn how best to care for your gardenia plants and how to coax the most fragranc…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Bright Blooming Shrubs in the Summer Garden this Year
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses the bright blooming shrubs for your summer garden. There are some amazing bright blooming shrubs like the bluebeard, butterfly bush, and mo…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10 Cactus & Desert Agave for Mountain Gardens
Ken and Lisa Lain talk today about the Top 10 Cactus & Desert Agave varieties that thrive in our mountain gardens. Many cactus and agave blooms also draw butterflies and hummingbirds. These spectacul…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
How Much Water Does a New Container Garden Need to be Healthy?
Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, takes a look at container gardens and shares how much they should be watered. Listen in to learn how much you should water those containers and more tips on container…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Garden Q & A With Ken & Lisa Lain: Watering Wisdom and More!
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center answer your gardening questions with a focus on watering – our soil in the Central Highlands is varied and challenging, and how you water can be…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago