Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchAn Interview with Douglas Forest of Armstrong Growers
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, chats with Douglas Forest, a plant expert of Armstrong Growers. The conversation highlights Armstrong Growers' unique structure as an employee-owned …
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Updated Container Style with Spring Flowers
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss updated container style with spring flowers. Are you looking to update your container garden? What can you do to revitalize your old pot…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Three Types of Yucca for Every Garden Style
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses three types of Yucca for every garden style. Did you know that Yucca can come in three different sizes? Learn all about the standard form, …
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
How to Grow Tree Roses in Containers
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center share how to grow tree roses in containers. Learn what you should know about container gardening, including the appropriate pot size and soil, q…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Arizona Native Plants for Mountain Gardens
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, introduces listeners to a selection of his favorite native plants found in the central highlands of Arizona. Listen in to learn about eight resilient…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Definition of Planting with Native Plants
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses the definition of planting with native plants. What constitutes a native plant? Are they all easy care, minimal upkeep plants or is there m…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Jim Rupe Monrovia Nursery Interview
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, chats with Jim Rupe from Monrovia Nursery. Learn about Monrovia's history as a large-scale plant grower, along with some behind-the-scenes info on th…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Best Lavender for Fragrance and Beauty
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss the best lavender to plant for fragrance and beauty. There are varieties of lavender including English and Spanish and all bring their u…
Published on 7 months, 4 weeks ago
Native Desert Willow and the Best Variety
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses Native Desert Willow and the best variety. This native Arizona beauty is drought-tolerant and appeals to pollinators. Some newly bred varie…
Published on 7 months, 4 weeks ago
Best Gardenia for Mountain Gardens
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss the best gardenia for mountain gardens. Gardenia are often thought of as a southern plant instead of one that would do well …
Published on 8 months ago