Podcast Episodes

🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 43 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!

Episode 1271

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…

Published on 8 hours ago

Follower Bonus Feature! Two Truly Evergreen Plants for the Central Highlands

Episode 1273

Just two beautiful plants qualify as true evergreen plants that you can enjoy year round in the Central Highlands. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the information on these show stoppers! Thank you …

Published on 1 day ago

🎁 The Joy of Owning a Small Family Garden Center

Episode 1270

From finding and growing new and unique plants to helping people have successful gardens and being a part of the community fabric, owning a small family garden center has been a joy for the Watters…

Published on 1 day, 8 hours ago

Follower Bonus Feature! The Lowdown on Pocket Gophers

Episode 1272

Mountain Gardener Ken Lain has the lowdown on gophers. Hint: you don't want them in your garden! Thank you for following The Mountain Gardener!

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Published on 2 days ago

🌲How to Plant Winter Evergreens When It’s Cold Outside

Episode 1269

Even though it’s cold outside, now is actually the perfect time to plant evergreen trees and shrubs. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares How to plant winter evergreens so they’ll get a great start and th…

Published on 2 days, 8 hours ago

🪴Garden Trivia and History of Christmas Cactus

Episode 1268

One of the most beautiful holiday plants are Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas Cacti – they are a popular tradition for home decorating and gift giving. What are the stories behind each of these col…

Published on 3 days, 8 hours ago

🌲 Does Feeding with Plant Spikes Really Work?

Episode 1267

If plant spikes were the solution to keeping your plants and trees fed, it would be an easy solution to a year-round garden chore! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares why garden spikes don’t work in your…

Published on 4 days, 8 hours ago

🍁 Q & A: How to Protect Japanese Maples Through Winter in Containers

Episode 1266

Japanese Maples are a lovely container tree and add a colorful focal point in your garden.  Ken and Lisa Lain share how to protect your Japanese Maple through the winter. Hint: it’s easy!

Not alrea…

Published on 5 days, 8 hours ago

🌺 The Best Time to Cut Back Wildflowers

Episode 1265

Those wildflowers you planted last year gave your landscape colorful beauty from spring to fall. Now that the freezing temperatures have arrived, when is the best time to cut them back? Master Garden…

Published on 6 days, 8 hours ago

🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 42 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!

Episode 1264

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…

Published on 1 week ago