Podcast Episodes

🌻Perennial Flowers that Bloom Early in Spring

Episode 1015

Ken and Lisa Lain, The Mountain Gardeners here! Spring's arrival brings a burst of perennial color!

Lisa's here to guide us through some early bloomers. Armeria 'Garden Dreams' offers unique ball-sha…

Published on 21 hours ago

🌸 Making Trees Bloom Better

Episode 1014

Ken Lain Here, The Mountain Gardener! Our mountain soils and alkaline water can challenge even the most enthusiastic gardener.

If your plants are lackluster, it’s not you, it’s often the soil's pH.…

Published on 1 day, 21 hours ago

🌱How to Help Plants Recover from Frost Damage

Episode 1013

And we are back with Lisa Waters Lane. Spring's energy is palpable, with gardeners eager to be outdoors.

John's frost-damaged Texas privet is a common concern. Remember, plants are resilient. Avoid…

Published on 2 days, 20 hours ago

🍃 What Day does Spring Gardening Officially Begin

Episode 1012

Welcome to this week's edition of the Mountain Gardener! Your host, Ken Lain, here. Spring's arrival in our mountain landscapes is a dramatic shift, from snow to nearly summer-like conditions in just…

Published on 3 days, 19 hours ago

🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 12 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!

Episode 1011

Spring's vibrant energy is upon us, and at Watters Garden Center, we're diving deep into maximizing your garden's potential. From crafting lush privacy hedges with the fastest-growing plants and dist…

Published on 4 days, 22 hours ago

🪴How to Plant for Fast Growth

Episode 1010

Ken Lain the Mountain Gardener here! Spring's unpredictable weather might have delayed our Spring Flower Festival, but the garden's spirit is in full bloom!

This weekend, discover the enduring beau…

Published on 5 days, 21 hours ago

🌺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 1 week 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, 1 day 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, 2 days 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, 3 days ago