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Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa

Stop Guessing. Start Growing. Welcome to the Ultimate Garden Blueprint. Body Copy: Most big-box store advice will get your plants killed. The intense sun, the heavy wind, and the local wildlife require a completely different set of rules. I"m Ken Lain, "Top 10 Gardener," and every week, I share the exact "un-killable" strategies we use to cheat the heat and build vibrant, blooming sanctuaries in USDA Zones 5–8. Don"t waste another season on generic advice. Hit that "+ Follow" button right now to

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4:45

🪲 Behind the Scene Follower Bonus: Spider Mites - the...

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2026/05/24

One day your evergreens and other plants look great, and the next, they are covered with white webs. Those are spider mites, and they can suck all of the life out of your trees and plants. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares what to do to stop these little destroyers for once and all.

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5:20

🌳BIG Tree Planting Day in Honor of America

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2026/05/23

🌳BIG Tree Planting Day in Honor of AmericaWatters Garden Center and the Daily Courier’s partnership to plant 250 trees for America’s 250th birthday has been a great success, and it’s still ongoing! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares how you can become involved in this wonderful endeavor! 🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special

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10:43

🌿The #1 Reason New Plants Fail (It’s Not What You Think)

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2026/05/22

One of the most frustrating things for gardeners is plants that fail soon after placing in the garden or landscape. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the reasons so many flowers, vegetables, shrubs and trees don’t thrive after planting, and the remedies that will help gardeners have success with new plantings.Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain,

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10:46

🍅The Deep-Plant Secret - Why Your Tomatoes Aren't...

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2026/05/19

If you listen to Ken Lain talk about his big, heavily producing tomato plants, or maybe you’ve sampled his signature salsa made with home grown tomatoes, you might be asking, “How does he do that?” Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share Ken’s secrets for an amazing tomato (and other vegetables) crop, and answer more of this week’s garden questions.https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener,

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10:52

🌵The Set It and Forget It Garden: Stunning Cactus for...

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2026/05/18

If you think cactus are just those saguaros you see on the way to Phoenix, you have a great surprise coming! If you want a garden that has many shapes, colors and sizes, blooms extravagantly, and takes very little maintenance, a cactus garden might be just the ticket for you! Best of all, many beautiful varieties thrive in our Central Highlands climate. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain has some great ideas to fill your landscape with these drought tolerant, easy care

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53:27

🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 19 of The Mountain Gardener...

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2026/05/17

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, and they're ready to share it all with you. Don't miss out on this chance to level up your gardening game! Included in This Week’s Show: 🌹Five Fabulous Ways to Design with Roses 🌿 Q & A – Holding Hills with Honeysuckle and More 🌼 Why I'm a Flower Grower and Not a Vegetable Gardener 🌸

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5:19

🪴Top Time of Day to Water for Fresher Herbs from the...

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2026/05/16

Just like fresh vegetables, fresh herbs from the garden add flavor and nutrition to your meals. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the best time of day to water your herbs for freshness and flavor! 🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special Offers https://wattersgardencenter.com/pages/garden-care-advantages #WattersGardenCenter #MountainGardener,

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10:47

🌿 Flowering Plants Animals NEVER Bother or Eat

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2026/05/15

One of the most frustrating things for gardeners is wild animals that undo all their hard work! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the best plants that provide color and beauty to your landscape but are not attractive to deer, javalina and other wild animals. Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #GardeningWithWildAnimals,

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10:41

🌿 Q & A – Holding Hills with Honeysuckle and More

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2026/05/12

If you have some hills in your landscape, and you need some plants to stabilize the area, Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share some beautiful plants that will not only keep you landscape in one place, but add fragrance and beauty as well.https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #LandscapeHills, #HoldingHillswithPlants, #LandscapingHillswithPlants

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11:13

🌹Five Fabulous Ways to Design with Roses

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2026/05/11

If you love the fragrance and beauty of roses, but you’re short on ideas to use them in your garden, Mountain Gardener Ken Lain has some great ideas for these colorful landscape staples. https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #Roses, #RoseGarden, #CentralHighlandsRoses

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5:21

🧑‍🌾 Hydrangea and Fountain Festival – Mother’s Day...

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2026/05/09

If you really want to “wow” your mom this Mother’s Day, bring her by Watters Garden Center for a visit during the Hydrangea and Fountain Festival and let her pick a gift she’ll really enjoy. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the way Watters remembers moms during this special weekend.🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special

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11:32

🌱 Interview With Shari LeGate - Dirt Matters: The...

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2026/05/08

Master Gardener Ken Lain talks with Shari LeGate, the author of Dirt Matters: The Essential Guide to Soil Health for New Gardeners. This practical, engaging guide reveals how soil is far more than “dirt” - it’s a living ecosystem with its own food web, workforce, and story to tell. If you’re starting your first garden - or tired of disappointing results – Shari will tell you how this book gives you the essential knowledge and step-by-step strategies to transform your soil into a thriving foundation

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10:43

🌱 Growing Better Herbs & Vegetables in Containers

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2026/05/07

Sometimes gardeners don’t have a lot of space, or the ability to garden in a large area, but would enjoy healthy fruits and herbs nevertheless. Containers offer the ability to garden in a small space and are much easier to water and feed. Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share some tips for growing abundant veggies and herbs in containers, so you can have the best of both worlds.🌺Ken & Lisa Lain, the Mountain Gardeners Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be

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10:36

🌹 Q & A – Planting the Perfect Rose Garden

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2026/05/05

If you love the fragrance and beauty of roses, but you’re not sure how to begin your rose garden in the Central Highlands, Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares how to choose, plant, and care for roses for a spectacular display for years to come.https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #Roses, #RoseGarden, #CentralHighlandsRoses

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52:58

🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 17 of The Mountain Gardener...

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2026/05/03

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, and they're ready to share it all with you. Don't miss out on this chance to level up your gardening game! Included in This Week’s Show: 🌳 Why Grafted Trees are Better for Your Backyard 🌹 Q & A – How to Grow Tree Roses in Containers 🌵Wild Wonders and the Native Plants for Lower

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5:11

🇺🇸 Promoting Generosity and Planting 250 Liberty...

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2026/05/02

Watters Garden Center partnered with the Daily Courier to promote the purchase and planting of 250 trees for America’s 250th birthday. The community came through with amazing generosity, not only buying trees for their own gardens, but donating to plant trees at local schools. Each tree purchased came with a beautiful medallion commemorating America’s 250th. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares his gratitude for our community’s generosity and desire to beautify our Central Highlands areas. 🌺 Ken

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10:13

🌹 Q & A – How to Grow Tree Roses in Containers

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2026/04/28

Tree roses are a distinctive and beautiful addition to any garden or landscape. Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share how to plant and grow these roses in containers. Ken and Lisa will also answer other garden questions during this segment.Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special Offers! https://wattersgardencenter.com/pages/garden-care-advantages 🌹Ken & Lisa Lain, The Mountain Gardeners #WattersGardenCenter,

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10:56

🌳 Why Grafted Trees are Better for Your Backyard

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2026/04/27

Why should you choose and plant a grafted tree rather than one grown from seed? Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the science behind grafting, and how it results in the healthiest, most beautiful and best shaped trees. Grafted fruit trees bear better fruit, and if you plant one from Watters, it is grown and mature enough to bear the year you plant it. https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ 🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain,

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53:01

🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 16 of The Mountain Gardener...

Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with... ·

2026/04/26

🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 16 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain! 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, and they're ready to share it all with you. Don't miss out on this chance to level up your gardening game! Included in This Week’s Show: 🦋 Best Flowers of the Spring Planting Season 🌸 Q & A –

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4:51

🍅 How to Grow Really Big Tomatoes This Spring

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2026/04/25

There’s not much better than a big juicy tomato fresh out of the garden for slicing, sandwiches and so much more. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares tips for selecting, planting and growing tomatoes for an abundant summer crop.🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special

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