Podcast Episodes

🍁 Best Fall Plants for Autumn Flowers, Color and Blooms

Episode 1161

Fall is fast approaching, and the gardens are getting ready to sleep away the winter! But take heart, there are plenty of plants and flowers that will create a colorful show all the way through the f…

Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago

💰How to Save Money at a Garden Center

Episode 1160

It’s tempting to select “one of each” every time you visit the Garden Center, but finances don’t always agree! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares ways to save money at the Garden Center and still fill y…

Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago

🌳 Q and A: What is Better as a Privacy Screen - Arizona Cypress or Deodora Cedar?

Episode 1159

A green and healthy living screen can add beauty and privacy to your landscape.  Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain help you to pick the best screens for your landscape, and this segment, will discus…

Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago

🌺 Late summer Pruning for Winter Long Beauty

Episode 1158

Deadheading and pruning are crucial to keep your garden healthy and blooming and to set plants up for future success. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how to prune your perennials, shrubs, vines and…

Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 30 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!

Episode 1157

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 3 weeks ago

🪴From Newbie to Garden Pro in Arizona

Episode 1156

If you want to learn more about gardening in our unique Central Highlands climate, all you have to do is access your favorite social media – Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, PodBean, and the Watters G…

Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

☹️ 4 Garden Blunders to Avoid at All Cost

Episode 1155

Gardening isn’t hard in the Central Highlands if you adhere to certain basics. The same applies to the few mistakes that will destroy your hard work in the garden. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the…

Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

🌼 The Biggest Perennial Flowers of Summer

Episode 1154

If you’ve visited the Garden Center lately, you’ll be amazed at such wonderful, huge perennial blooms as hibiscus, rudbeckia, dahlias, and much more! Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share what var…

Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

✈️ The Cost of Travel to Your Gardens

Episode 1153

You’ve worked hard to make your garden thrive this summer, and now you’re planning a trip. That’s enough to induce anxiety in most gardeners who love their plants! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares w…

Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago

🌳 Q and A: Which is the Better Tree Aspen or Birch

Episode 1152

Aspens and Birches are two similar trees that add beauty to your Central Highlands landscape. Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain help you to pick the best for your landscape, and why, along with othe…

Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago