Podcast Episodes

👨‍🌾 Top 10 Year End Garden Tasks for a Better Yard

Episode 1254

A few garden tasks completed now will set you up for garden success in spring! Master Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share a list of things you can do as winter approaches to make sure your garden thrives…

Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago

☹️ Why Customer Service Died at Verizon - a True Story

Episode 1253

Watters Garden Center focuses on outstanding service, making sure our customers get the right plants, the right answers to their questions, and a great experience when they visit the Garden Center. M…

Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago

🌳 Q&A: The Most Popular Holiday Trees and How to Plant them

Episode 1252

Living Christmas trees can bring joy long after the season has passed, adding variety and beauty to your landscape.  Ken and Lisa share the most popular trees for the holidays, and how to plant them …

Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

🌲 Cool Weather & Moist Soil Make This the Ideal Evergreen Planting Season

Episode 1251

Recent rains and cooler weather are the perfect recipe for happy evergreen trees and shrubs! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the best evergreen varieties for Arizona’s Central Highlands, and how to p…

Published on 3 weeks ago

🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 40 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!

Episode 1250

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, 1 day ago

💻 A Favorite Part of Digital Gardening

Episode 1249

As technology advances, your friends at Watters Garden Center are working to stay on the cutting edge to provide the best experience for our customers! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares Watters’ latest…

Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

🎄Decorate Evergreen Trees for the Holidays, Then Plant Them in Winter

Episode 1248

Spruce trees are hardy and beautiful choices for live Christmas trees. You can decorate them for the holidays, then plant them outside in winter, and they’ll thrive in the Central Highlands. Master G…

Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

🪴How and When to Repot Houseplants

Episode 1247

Houseplants can add beauty and interest to your home, help you enjoy year-round gardening, and make the air in your home healthier. Master Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share this week the best time to…

Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago

🍂 When Vegetable Foliage Has Black Leaves in Autumn

Episode 1246

The Central Highlands of Arizona are unique for gardeners. We have four mild seasons, and the gardening can go on all year, if you know what plants to grow at the right time! Master Gardener Ken La…

Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

🌳 Q&A: When Can You Prune Blooming Shrubs in the Landscape?

Episode 1245

Flowering shrubs can begin to look a bit ragged in your landscape after the first frost. Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share this week the safest time to prune your blooming shrubs, and when you…

Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago