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Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain

Watters Garden Center - Ken Lain

Gardening season is year-round with Watters Garden Center"s Ken Lain. The Mountain Gardener shares his secrets on how to have the most beautiful, blooming Prescott landscape.

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4:16

Preventing Green Tomato Worms in the Gardens

Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain ·

2025/08/29

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses preventing green tomato worms in the gardens. Learn the lifecycle of the tomato hornworm and the sphinx moth, while a beneficial pollinator, lays eggs that hatch into these destructive green caterpillars. These caterpillars are notorious for rapidly stripping garden plants, especially tomatoes and peppers, often going unnoticed due to their camouflage. Listen in to learn about the practical solutions you can use to protect your plant...

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9:42

Gardening with Javelina and other Backyard Animals

Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain ·

2025/08/28

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses gardening with javelina and other backyard animals. Javelina can bring a challenge to caring for a healthy garden. They root around seeking out roots, grubs, and other subterranean food sources, wreaking havoc on your garden's health. What steps can you take to protect your garden from wildlife? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ F...

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9:30

Best Fall Plants for Autumn Long Flowers, Color, and...

Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain ·

2025/08/27

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center share the best fall plants for Autumn long flowers, color, and blooms. Fall is fast approaching, and the gardens are getting ready to sleep away the winter! But take heart, there are plenty of plants and flowers that will create a colorful show all the way through the fall. Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share what varieties of plants and flowers thrive through the fall season with great color and blooms, and how to care for them. Lis...

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6:04

How to Save Money at a Garden Center

Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain ·

2025/08/26

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, chats about how to save money at a garden center. Garden centers offer significant discounts on plants during seasonal transitions, specifically in late summer and early fall, as they clear out existing inventory to make room for new fall and winter varieties. Watters' monster monsoon sale is an excellent opportunity for gardeners to save money on landscaping projects by purchasing spring and summer plants that are no longer blooming but are s...

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10:02

What's Better as a Privacy Screen Arizona Cypress or...

Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain ·

2025/08/25

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss whether the Arizona Cypress or Deodar Cedar makes a better privacy screen. A green and healthy living screen can add beauty and privacy to your landscape. Master gardeners Ken and Lisa help you to pick the best screens for your landscape, and this segment will discuss the benefits of Arizona Cypress and Deodar Cedar for your living privacy screen. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken...

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9:49

Late Summer Pruning for Winter-Long Beauty

Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain ·

2025/08/24

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares info on late summer pruning for winter-long beauty. Late summer garden maintenance is important for your garden's health. Not just for now, but also going into the next season. Late summer pruning done right will bring beautiful autumn blooms and prepare your garden for a healthy winter. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebo...

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4:43

From Newbie to Garden Pro in Arizona

Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain ·

2025/08/22

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares how to go from newbie to garden pro in Arizona. Watters Garden Center offers some wonderful classes all summer long, and in August, those classes continue, where you can learn all the best information to garden with confidence in Prescott, Arizona. Learn all you need to know about planting in the summer and start planning for fall. Plus, get a sneak peek at the Sip and Shop event coming up on August 26th! Listen to Mountain Gardener on ...

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9:41

Four Garden Blunders to Avoid at All Cost

Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain ·

2025/08/21

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares four garden blunders to avoid at all costs. There are four common mistakes that gardeners often make, including overwatering and incorrect composting practices. What are the other common garden blunders, and what can you do to avoid them? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ Follow Cas...

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9:33

The Biggest Perennial Flowers of Summer

Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain ·

2025/08/20

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center share the biggest perennial flowers of summer. Hear all about some beautiful bloomers, including the fragrant Saffron Echinacea, the hummingbird-attracting Salvia, and the vibrant Rudbeckia Prairie Sun, along with a mention of Echibeccia. What other great plants and timely gardening advice with you get in this episode? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardenin...

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5:58

The Cost of Travel to Your Gardens

Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain ·

2025/08/19

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses the cost of travel to your gardens. After returning from a business trip, Ken recounts that some of the costs of travel are the inevitable stress or loss of plants at home, despite pre-trip preparations. He illustrates this point by sharing the unfortunate demise of a cherished flower basket due to overwatering by a house-sitter focused on pets. While plant loss may be an aftereffect of travel, it is often outweighed by the joy of tr...

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9:32

Which is the Better Tree Aspen or Birch?

Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain ·

2025/08/18

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott answer the question: Which is the better tree, Aspen or Birch? They also chat about common plant issues, emphasizing the importance of consistent care and targeted treatments. They address how to prevent tomatoes from cracking, rose care, and aphid control. Then they dive into a comparison of aspen and birch trees. Which is better? Listen in to find out! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-garden...

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9:54

Hot Weather Blooms for Vibrant Prescott Gardens

Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain ·

2025/08/17

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses hot weather blooms for vibrant Prescott gardens. He shares timely advice for maintaining vibrant gardens, emphasizing the importance of removing heat-stressed plants that are no longer blooming to encourage new growth and improve garden aesthetics, even suggesting using a lawnmower for large patches of wildflowers. What else can you do to ensure a vibrant summer garden in Prescott? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener o...

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4:19

See the Gardens Live through Social Media

Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain ·

2025/08/15

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, reflects on the significant shift in marketing from traditional methods like magazines and large corporate events to the influence of social media. He reflects on how the rise of social media management has influenced new company roles and methods to engage viewers and potential customers. He takes a look at the upcoming "Grapes for Good" event and recognizes the invaluable contributions of talented individuals who have leveraged their time an...

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9:45

Euphorbia in the Easy to Grow Perennial Garden

Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain ·

2025/08/14

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, chats about euphorbia in the garden. Euphorbia is a remarkably robust and easy-to-grow perennial plant that is ideal for various garden settings. It brings its own natural defense that is pest-resistant, loves intense sunlight, and is low-maintenance. Listen in to learn more about Euphorbia. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook....

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9:47

Pretty Blooming Trees Best Planted in Summer

Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain ·

2025/08/13

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss pretty blooming trees best planted in summer. From ornamental pears to crabapple and redbud, there are so many trees that bring beautiful blooms and love to be planted in the summertime. Listen in to hear the list of trees that you can put in your garden right now. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ ...

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6:00

Top Plants with Really BIG Flowers

Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain ·

2025/08/12

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, chats about the top plants with really big flowers. Rose of Sharon, crepe myrtle, smoke bush, and other great plants bring huge blooms to the garden. They offer different benefits and colors, bringing visual interest and meeting just about any gardening type. Listen in to hear the full list and all about the plants. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Fa...

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9:43

Monsoon Weeds and Erosion Control

Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain ·

2025/08/11

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss monsoon weeds and erosion control. So far this year, the monsoon hasn't been very active, but there is still the possibility of monsoon rains and with the extra moisture comes weeds and erosion. Using weed control strategies like timely pulling, weed prevention, and targeted spraying can help. What about erosion control? What can you do to stop erosion? Listen in to find out! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: http...

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9:45

Why Grubs Attract Death into the Gardens

Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain ·

2025/08/10

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares why grubs attract death into the gardens. Grubs can pose a significant problem for the garden as they eat plant roots, which can severely stress or kill plants by inhibiting their ability to absorb water and nutrients. Listen in to find out what to do about those grubs and to save your garden. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://...

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4:09

Plants for the Lunchtime Special

Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain ·

2025/08/08

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, chats about plants for the lunchtime special. Hear about the "Sip and Shop" event success and the positive feedback received. The event featured specialty plants like pitcher plants and rare monsteras, which were exclusive to attendees. Listen in to learn about upcoming events and gardening classes that Watters Garden Center is hosting. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/...

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10:07

Fast Growing Groundcovers for Hills and Rock Lawns

Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain ·

2025/08/07

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener of Prescott, discusses fast-growing groundcovers for hills and rock lawns. It is important to understand the soil type you have in your yard for irrigation purposes. An inch of rain can penetrate varying depths depending on whether the soil is heavy clay (4 inches) or sandy/granite (6-7 inches). Even significant rainfall can fail to meet plants' full watering needs. Lain shifts into fast-growing ground covers for erosion control and landscape b...

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