Podcast Episodes

🪴Garden Trivia and History of Christmas Cactus

Episode 1268

One of the most beautiful holiday plants are Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas Cacti – they are a popular tradition for home decorating and gift giving. What are the stories behind each of these col…

Published on 22 hours ago

🌲 Does Feeding with Plant Spikes Really Work?

Episode 1267

If plant spikes were the solution to keeping your plants and trees fed, it would be an easy solution to a year-round garden chore! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares why garden spikes don’t work in your…

Published on 1 day, 22 hours ago

🍁 Q & A: How to Protect Japanese Maples Through Winter in Containers

Episode 1266

Japanese Maples are a lovely container tree and add a colorful focal point in your garden.  Ken and Lisa Lain share how to protect your Japanese Maple through the winter. Hint: it’s easy!

Not alrea…

Published on 2 days, 22 hours ago

🌺 The Best Time to Cut Back Wildflowers

Episode 1265

Those wildflowers you planted last year gave your landscape colorful beauty from spring to fall. Now that the freezing temperatures have arrived, when is the best time to cut them back? Master Garden…

Published on 3 days, 22 hours ago

🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 42 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!

Episode 1264

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 4 days, 22 hours ago

🎁 Direct from the Farm Shipping for Better Plant Choices

Episode 1263

Technology has made so many things easier, including gardening and shopping for plants! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how you can order exclusive, specially chosen plants online and have them deliv…

Published on 5 days, 22 hours ago

🌲 Top 10 Landscape Evergreens for Holiday Landscapes

Episode 1262

It’s time now to decorate your home and gift your favorite holiday plants – including a variety of evergreen trees and shrubs! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the top 10 evergreens for holiday landsc…

Published on 6 days, 22 hours ago

🌸 Why are Poinsettias used to Celebrate Holidays like Christmas?

Episode 1261

One of the most beautiful holiday plants are poinsettias – they are a popular tradition for home decorating and gift giving. How did these iconic plants become synonymous with Christmas?

Master Garde…

Published on 1 week ago

🎁 When to Plant Poinsettia and Christmas Cactus in Outside Gardens

Episode 1260

Did you know you can plant your beautiful Poinsettias and colorful Christmas cactus outside after you enjoy them for the holidays? Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how to care for Poinsettias and Chri…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

🌺 Q & A: How to Grow a Better Holiday Poinsettia

Episode 1259

Poinsettias are one of the holiday season’s most iconic plants, and now they come in many different colors and varieties.  Ken and Lisa share how to purchase, care for and grow your poinsettias so yo…

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago