Podcast Episodes

🌵 3 Types of Yucca for Every Garden Style

Episode 1042

🌵 3 Types of Yucca for Every Garden Style

This segment is all about Yuccas, Agaves and Century Plants! These native beauties are perfect for the Arizona Central Highlands, and they’re stunning additi…

Published on 2 months ago

🌷 How to Grow Tree Roses in Containers

Episode 1041

Ken and Lisa Lain Watters Lain talk all about growing tomatoes, peppers and more in containers. Learn what kind of soil to use and when to change it out, the ideal size of container, the right kind o…

Published on 2 months ago

🌱8 Stunning Plants for the Native Landscape

Episode 1040

Learn about naturally growing plants native to Arizona’s Central Highlands. Ken Lain shares his eight favorites, in bloom right now at Watters Garden Center and ready to plant in your landscape. Marg…

Published on 2 months ago

🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 16 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!

Episode 1039

Hey garden enthusiasts, Ken & Lisa Watters Lain, The Mountain Gardeners here!

This week, we're exploring fantastic plant choices for our Arizona landscapes. We'll delve into the top 10 native plants …

Published on 2 months ago

🌵The Definition of a Native Landscape

Episode 1038

Okay, folks, let's talk natives! Ken Lain the Mountain Gardener here, and I know many of you are curious about creating a truly Arizona landscape. So, what exactly is a native plant? It's one that na…

Published on 2 months ago

🎥An Interview with Jim Rupe from Monrovia Nursery

Episode 1037

Hey gardeners, Ken Lain here! This week on the Mountain Gardener, I’m chatting with Jim Rupe of Monrovia Nursery, a real giant in the plant-growing world! We’ll get the inside scoop on where those be…

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🪴The Best Lavenders for Fragrance and Beauty

Episode 1036

Ken and Lisa Lain, The Mountain Gardeners here! Okay, let's talk fragrant lavenders, friends!

To guide you to olfactory bliss in your own backyard. We've got a delightful selection blooming right now…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

🌳Native Desert Willow and the Best Variety for Your Yard

Episode 1035

Hey gardeners, Ken Lain here! Looking for a tough, beautiful native that hummingbirds adore? Let's talk Desert Willows! These beauties thrive from Prescott to Sedona, offering willow-shaped leaves an…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

🌼Best Gardenias for Mountain Gardens

Episode 1034

And we are back with Lisa Watters Lain. Many folks are surprised to learn we can grow fragrant gardenias right here. The secret is choosing hardy varieties! We carry two that brave our winters: one w…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

🌿Top 10 Native Plants to Grow in Arizona

Episode 1033

Hey Arizona gardeners, Ken Lain here! With our beautiful weather, it's prime time to plant natives that thrive here. Arizona Cypress is a fantastic evergreen for windbreaks and privacy. Silverberry (…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago