Podcast Episodes

🌲 Slim Sentinels - The Elegance of Narrow Trees

Episode 1140

If you have an area of your landscape where you would like a tree, but space is limited, you might like to look at trees that have a tall, narrow growing habit. The choices are surprisingly abundant,…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

🌿 What to Do When Plants Die in the Garden

Episode 1139

What do you do if you’ve tried everything to save a plant in an area of your garden? You use the best soil, fertilizer, watering techniques and more but nothing works. Master Gardener Ken Lain knows …

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

🌳 Q and A: Shady Shrubs for Shady Gardens

Episode 1138

You love colorful, full shrubs, but you have a shady landscape, or areas that you would like to beautify but lack sunshine. Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share a variety of evergreen and bloomin…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

🐜 Your Guide to a Pest Free Garden

Episode 1137

You work too hard to have a thriving garden to surrender your plants to destructive pests like aphids, grubs, hornworms and other critters that love to munch on your garden! Master Gardener Ken Lain …

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 27 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!

Episode 1136

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 2 months, 4 weeks ago

☹️ You May have Bought the Wrong Plant!

Episode 1135

You just bought that new plant from a box store, and planted it with care. Now it has odd bugs or diseases, and you’re watching it slowly die. That’s why you need your local independent garden center…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

🌿 Plants Impossible to Kill Even if You Try

Episode 1134

 If you feel you have a black thumb, take heart! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the fastest growing, most drought tolerant, beautiful trees, shrubs and vines that will thrive in your landscape wit…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

🌼 Impossible to Kill Perennials New for the Gardens

Episode 1133

Summer is in full bloom, and so are perennial flowers at Watters Garden Center! Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain tell us the most spectacular perennials for the summer garden. Learn what perennia…

Published on 3 months ago

🌺 What are Black Bumblebees Doing on my Hibiscus?

Episode 1132

What are those big, black bees buzzing on your flowers? They’re the size of bumblebees but without the stripes! Meet the Carpenter Bee! This docile bee is one of the best pollinators in your garden. …

Published on 3 months ago

🍓 Q and A How to Grow Better Berries in the Landscape

Episode 1131

Berries can be a beautiful part of your landscape while providing the bonus of a tasty treat. Who doesn’t love sweet strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or others right off the plant? Master Garde…

Published on 3 months ago