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In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares how to grow crape myrtle for a brighter summer. Listen in to learn how to best grow crape myrtle. Do they like sun, what type of soil, and how…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
What's Pretty for This Weekend's Gardening
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, chats about what's pretty for this weekend's gardening. Learn about three lovely plants that will bring gorgeous color to your garden. Purple fountai…
Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago
Bill Jones Hi-Yield Turf Ranger Interview
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, interviews Bill Jones, a representative for Fertilome/Hi-Yield, a company formed as a co-op by independent garden centers. Bill shares his expertise …
Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago
Fragrant Flowers that Attract Hummingbirds and Butterflies
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss the best fragrant flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Listen in as they highlight several drought-hardy plants, then turn…
Published on 7 months ago
How to Grow Butterfly Bush for More Pollinators
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares how to grow butterfly bush for more pollinators. Learn how the butterfly bush became what we know today, making it one of the top pollinator p…
Published on 7 months ago
Insider Tips for Growing Terrific Tomatoes
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center share insider tips for growing terrific tomatoes. The two also discuss why rosebuds might be failing to open. Then they identify that striking t…
Published on 7 months ago
Evergreens for Privacy that Screens Prying Eyes
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener, discusses the evergreens for privacy that screen prying eyes. He also emphasizes the benefits of planting red salvia and great shade and fruit tres to…
Published on 7 months ago
Meet the Amazing Clematis
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, enthusiastically introduces the clematis, calling it the "queen of the garden." This beautiful, easy-to-grow plant is great for the less experienced …
Published on 7 months ago
Mike Neenan of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Nursery
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, interviews Mike Neenan of J. Frank Schmidt & Son nursery. This long-standing, family-owned tree nursery is committed to quality tree growing and emph…
Published on 7 months ago
Best Flowers for Non-Stop Blooms
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss the best flowers for non-stop blooms. These flowers can bring some gorgeous blooms to the garden. With their bright colors a…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago