Podcast Episodes

Winter Evergreens for Outdoor Cheer

Episode 559

Welcome to 'The Top 10 Gardener Podcast' with Ken and Lisa Lain! In this episode, we're exploring the wonders of gardening in Arizona's unique mountain regions. Whether you're just starting to cultiv…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

The Story Behind the History of Evergreen Holly

Episode 558

Let's deck the halls with holly lore! Ken Lain, the Top 10 Gardener, reporting for duty! Today, we're not digging in the dirt, but delving into the roots of a wintery wonder: the holly, that prickly …

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Winter Evergreens for Outdoor Cheer

Episode 557

Hey, there, winter warriors! You know that feeling when the leaves have fallen, and the world seems a bit, well, bare? Like your backyard was transformed into a black-and-white landscape painting.

Th…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Creative Ways to Use Beautiful Garden Pottery as Garden Containers

Episode 556

Hey there, Pottery People Ken Lain, the Top 10 Gardener, here with exciting news that'll make your green thumbs twitch with glee! Remember all that gorgeous pottery you saw lining the shelves at Watt…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Using Coffee Grounds for a Healthy Garden

Episode 555

Ahoy there, garden gremlins! Ken Lain, the Top 10 Gardener, reporting for duty! Today, we're brewing up a topic hotter than a fresh cup of joe: using coffee grounds in your backyard. Now, before you …

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Using Wildflowers to Revegetate Construction Site Damage

Episode 554

Hey there, wildflower warriors! Ken Lain, the Top 10 Gardener, back at ya, and today we're tackling a question as wild as a summer breeze: can those vibrant wildflowers help heal the scars of constru…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Are Autumn Leaves Good or Bad for the Garden in Fall

Episode 553

Howdy, cozy compost crew! Ken Lain, the Top 10 Gardener, here, ready to untangle the mystery of the mighty autumn leaf. You see, when those fiery beauties start raining down, some folks get jittery, …

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Top 10 Gardening Secrets for Your Arizona Mountain Landscape

Episode 552

Hey there, fellow green thumbs! It's Ken and Lisa Lain, your friendly neighborhood Mountain Gardeners, here to share the secrets to a thriving garden in Arizona's stunning mountain landscape. Whether…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

The Joy of Owning a Small Family Garden Center

Episode 551

Cultivating Joy: A Day in the Life of a Family Garden Center

Hey there, fellow green thumbs! Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, here with a glimpse into the rewarding world of owning a small family gar…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Better Technique for Planting Winter Evergreens When It’s Cold Outside

Episode 550

Winter Wonderland Warriors: Planting Evergreens in the Cold

Hey there, fellow frost-fighters! Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, here to guide you through the art of planting evergreens, those valiant …

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago