Podcast Episodes

🌺How to Grow California Poppy and Their Companion Plants

Episode 1009

Ken and Lisa Lain, The Mountain Gardeners here!

Spring awakens the garden with vibrant California Poppies, their cheerful blooms signaling warmer days. Pair them with Delphiniums for a stunning contr…

Published on 6 days, 9 hours ago

🌼Bloomers of Early Spring

Episode 1008

Ken Lain Here, The Mountain Gardener! Spring's arrival paints our mountain landscapes with vibrant hues.

Right now, you'll see forsythia's sun-kissed yellow and the striking pink blooms of ornament…

Published on 1 week ago

🌲Atlas Cedar and Deodar Cedar – What’s the Difference

Episode 1007

We're back with Lisa Waters Lain, answering your garden questions! This weekend's buzz was all about spring planting, and many are eager to get started. Remember, while you can plant trees, shrubs, a…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

🌱Fastest Growing Plants for a Thick Hedge of Privacy

Episode 1006

Welcome to this week's edition of the Mountain Gardener. Your host, Ken Lain, here!

Spring is in full bloom across our elevations, and now is the perfect time to establish a thick, fast-growing pri…

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago

🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 11 of The Top 10 Gardener Podcast' with Ken and Lisa Lain!

Episode 1005

Spring has sprung at Watters Garden Center! We're celebrating with vibrant blooming shrubs, sharing expert tips on lawn care, and showcasing easy-to-grow native plants. Discover unique garden compani…

Published on 1 week, 3 days ago

👨‍🌾Why Owning a Garden Center is Such Fun

Episode 1004

Owning a garden center is a joy, especially during our 63rd Spring Open House! Ken Lain here, and I love sharing the excitement of the season. We celebrate rain, sun, or snow with our growers and you…

Published on 1 week, 4 days ago

🌻Spring Gopher Plant with Garden Companions

Episode 1003

Ken and Lisa Lain, the Top 10 Gardeners, are here! Spring's bursting with life at Watters Garden Center! We are showcasing some genuinely unique plants.

We're excited about our spring Amaryllis, a …

Published on 1 week, 5 days ago

🌱Native Plant Drops and the Easy to Grow Selection

Episode 1002

Spring's here, and we're celebrating easy-care natives! Ken Lain here, sharing the latest arrivals at Watters Garden Center. Our changing climate means new options, like hardy Texas Sage and vibrant …

Published on 1 week, 6 days ago

🌾 When Should a Lawn Start with Water and Food

Episode 1001

Ken and Lisa Lain here each week to answer your garden questions!

Spring lawns are waking up, and it's time to give them a boost. Now is the moment to start watering and feeding your lawn. Forget w…

Published on 2 weeks ago

🪴Top 10 Blooming Shrubs of Spring

Episode 999

Spring is here, and it's time to add some dazzling color to your landscape! Ken Lain here, The Top10Gardener. I'm sharing my top 10 blooming shrubs that will make your yard the envy of the neighborho…

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago