Mountain Gardener with Ken & Lisa

Mountain Gardener with Ken & Lisa

By: Ken Lain

Language: en

Categories: Leisure, Home, Garden, Education

10 Weekly Tips to Brighter Plants. Gardening can be challenging, but with these insider tips, you’ll reap Huge rewards.

Episodes

🐦‍⬛Beyond the Bird Feeder: Natural Ways to Attract More Birds
Jan 08, 2026

Birds and their songs enhance the beauty of your landscape and garden, and attracting them doesn’t take feeders – water, tree and plant features can draw a great variety of birds. Mountain Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share the best ways to easily attract birds to your landscape!

 

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Duration: 00:10:52
🌳 January Jewels Brighten Your Winter with Companion Planting
Jan 07, 2026

Some shrubs not only live through the winter, but add amazing and surprising beauty to your landscape. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the most beautiful shrubs that will brighten your landscape through the entire year!

 

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Duration: 00:06:53
🌲 Q & A: Dealing with Burlap When Planting a Large Evergreen Pine Tree
Jan 06, 2026

You’ve chosen a new evergreen for your landscape, and it arrives with the root ball in huge burlap bag. What now? Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share the next steps to deal with the burlap when planting your new evergreen. Ken and Lisa will also answer other garden questions during this segment.

 

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Duration: 00:10:48
Follower Only Bonus! Protect Your Garden Investment From Gophers
Jan 06, 2026

If your garden looks like someone, or something, is carrying on full-scale excavation, you may be dealing with pocket gophers. These local critters can destroy your yard and garden quickly and ruthlessly. Master Gardener Ken Lain gives you all the information to wage war on gophers and protect your garden investment. 

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Duration: 00:02:44
🪴When to Transplant and Repot Your Houseplant
Jan 05, 2026

When it’s cold outside, houseplants can add a bit of the outdoors to brighten our homes. Healthy houseplants need the right soil, light, water, and pots to thrive. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the inside information on transplanting and repotting your houseplants to help them thrive for years to come.

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Duration: 00:10:58
🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 52 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!
Jan 04, 2026

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:

☃️ Winter Cleanup and Pruning

🌺 Q & A: Peony Pruning Power Hour!

📦 Online Exclusive Plant Shipments Direct From Watters Farm

🪴Beyond Decoration: The Power of Houseplants

⛲️ 10 Ways to Create a Relaxing B...

Duration: 00:52:42
🥳 New Watters Garden Center Spring Updates NOW!
Jan 03, 2026

 

A new is time for a fresh start, and Watters Garden Center is gearing up for an exciting gardening season! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares some of the new products, plants and services Watters Garden Center is rolling out for the new year!

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Duration: 00:04:50
⛲️ 10 Ways to Create a Relaxing Backyard Oasis
Jan 02, 2026

For most of the year, the Arizona Central Highlands is the perfect place to be outside! So why not create an outdoor oasis in your landscape so you can enjoy the birds, butterflies, cool breezes, the sound of water, and colorful plants? Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how you can use plants, fountains, and garden art to create a space you won’t want to leave!

 

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Duration: 00:10:51
🪴Beyond Decoration: The Power of Houseplants
Jan 01, 2026

Mountain Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain always enjoy sharing their love and knowledge of gardening with their customers, and indoor gardening is no exception! This week, Lisa Lain shares some of her houseplant favorites, exiting new varieties that you can find in Watters Garden Center, and a few tips to help them thrive!

 

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Duration: 00:10:58
📦 Online Exclusive Plant Shipments Direct From Watters Farm
Dec 31, 2025

Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the exciting new online plant purchasing opportunities through wattersgardencenter.com! Healthy, beautiful plants can be delivered right to your door with the same great quality you’ll find at Watters Garden Center.

 

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Duration: 00:06:58
🌺 Q & A: Peony Pruning Power Hour!
Dec 30, 2025

Your Peonies are wintering over right now, but when is the best time to prune them for maximum bloom this spring? Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share the right times to prune peonies. Ken and Lisa will also answer other garden questions during this segment.

 

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Duration: 00:10:56
🌺 Follower Behind the Scene Bonus! Pansies for Winter Color!
Dec 30, 2025

If your garden looks a bit dull after the last freeze, never fear! Plant some colorful pansies in containers near your house. These gorgeous flowers come in many colors and will bloom and thrive in the coldest of winter temperatures, even adding a burst of color through the snow!

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Duration: 00:01:21
☃️ Winter Cleanup and Pruning
Dec 29, 2025

When the garden stops blooming, the gardening doesn’t end! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares what he’s doing in his garden right now to set himself up for a successful 2026 gardening season. He’ll talk about the cleanup and pruning chores you should be doing now, and others that can wait a bit.

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Duration: 00:10:39
🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 51 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!
Dec 28, 2025

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:

 

🌺 Camellia can Bloom for the New Year Outdoors

🍎 Q & A: How Early Can Fruit Trees be Pruned?

🎁 Online Exclusive Plants from Our Farm to Your Door this Holiday

🎄What...

Duration: 00:53:52
🎁 The Holiday Gift Card Story
Dec 27, 2025

Gift cards are always fun and a great way to make sure the recipients of your gifts will get just what they love. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares how Watters gift cards have become a gift giving phenomenon – gift givers from all over the country order them for their friends and family in the Central Highlands.  

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Duration: 00:05:47
🪏Three Garden Gift Essentials for Holiday Cheer
Dec 26, 2025

Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares a few of the best gifts for gardeners.  If  you receive Watters gift cards for Christmas, here are some suggestions to get you excited for the 2026 gardening season!

 

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Duration: 00:10:46
🎄What we are Thankful for this Year
Dec 25, 2025

Mountain Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain always enjoy sharing their love and knowledge of gardening with their customers, and interacting with the community through the year. This week, they share some of their seasonal favorites from winter to spring, summer and into the holiday season.  

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Duration: 00:11:03
🎁 Online Exclusive Plants from Our Farm to Your Door this Holiday
Dec 24, 2025

Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the exciting new online plant purchasing opportunities through wattersgardencenter.com! Healthy, beautiful plants can be delivered right to your door with the same great quality you’ll find at Watters Garden Center.

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Duration: 00:07:15
🍎 Q & A: How Early Can Fruit Trees be Pruned?
Dec 23, 2025

Most gardeners are eager for spring to begin enjoying the garden again. Chores such as pruning seem like a good time to start, but you’ll need to make sure it’s the right time. Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share the right times to prune fruit trees for the best harvest next summer. Ken and Lisa will also answer other garden questions during this segment.

 

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Duration: 00:10:50
🌺 Camellia Can Bloom for the New Year Outdoors
Dec 22, 2025

Temperatures in the Central Highlands can dip into the ‘teens at night, so it’s easy to think there will be nothing blooming until spring. Not so! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the exciting Camellias that are grown for cooler climates. They will bloom through the winter, bringing a welcome bright spot to your landscape from January through spring!

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Duration: 00:10:48
🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 44 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!
Dec 21, 2025

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:

 

🍁 How to Use Autumn Leaves in the Garden

🌼 Q & A: Wildflowers to Revegetate Construction Sites

⛲️ How to Winterize Outdoor Fountains & Ponds

🏺Creative Ways to Use Beautiful Garden Pottery a...

Duration: 00:52:57
🏺Pottery that Lasts for Years of Gardening
Dec 20, 2025

It’s fun and beautifying to add colorful and unique pottery to your landscape and garden, but if it doesn’t last, you’ll find yourself replacing it year after year. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares how to find quality pottery and care for it so you can enjoy it for years to come.

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Duration: 00:05:24
🗿Beyond the Gnomes - Unique Garden Decor that Lasts
Dec 19, 2025

Garden art and statuary in your landscape can delight you and your guests day after day.  Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares how he uses garden art and décor to add interest and beauty to his landscape, and how to find unique pieces.

 

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Duration: 00:10:44
🏺Creative Ways to Use Beautiful Garden Pottery as Garden Art
Dec 18, 2025

Beautiful pottery can add beauty and focal points to your garden and landscape.  Mountain Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share how to find and plant quality pottery that will enhance your landscape for years to come.

 

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Duration: 00:10:49
⛲️ How to Winterize Outdoor Fountains & Ponds
Dec 17, 2025

If you have a pond or fountain in your garden, you should take some steps to protect them over the winter so you can enjoy them when spring comes. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how to winterize your ponds and fountains so they’ll last for years to come.

 

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Duration: 00:07:18
🌼 Q & A: Wildflowers to Revegetate Construction Sites
Dec 16, 2025

If you have a new home in the Central Highlands you probably have some ground that is scraped flat and has no vegetation!  Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share how you can use wildflowers to beautify and revegetate your construction site. Ken and Lisa will also answer other garden questions during this segment.

 

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Duration: 00:10:42
🍁 How to Use Autumn Leaves in the Garden
Dec 15, 2025

 

Those beautiful trees in your garden give an abundance of fall leaves. Rather than rake up and bag them all, what if you could use them to build up your garden? Master Gardener Ken Lain shares what he does in his own landscape to enhance his gardens with fall leaves.

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Duration: 00:10:36
🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 43 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!
Dec 14, 2025

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:

 

🌺 The Best Time to Cut Back Wildflowers

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

🌲 Does Feeding with Plant Spikes Really Work?

🪴Garden Trivia and Hist...

Duration: 00:52:53
Follower Bonus Feature! Two Truly Evergreen Plants for the Central Highlands
Dec 14, 2025

Just two beautiful plants qualify as true evergreen plants that you can enjoy year round in the Central Highlands. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the information on these show stoppers! Thank you for following The Mountain Gardener!

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Duration: 00:01:45
🎁 The Joy of Owning a Small Family Garden Center
Dec 13, 2025

 

From finding and growing new and unique plants to helping people have successful gardens and being a part of the community fabric, owning a small family garden center has been a joy for the Watters and Lain family for decades. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the small and big experiences that make Watters Garden Center a great place to be!

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Duration: 00:05:36
Follower Bonus Feature! The Lowdown on Pocket Gophers
Dec 13, 2025

Mountain Gardener Ken Lain has the lowdown on gophers. Hint: you don't want them in your garden! Thank you for following The Mountain Gardener!

 

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Duration: 00:02:35
🌲How to Plant Winter Evergreens When It’s Cold Outside
Dec 12, 2025

Even though it’s cold outside, now is actually the perfect time to plant evergreen trees and shrubs. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares How to plant winter evergreens so they’ll get a great start and thrive through the winter.

 

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Duration: 00:11:08
🪴Garden Trivia and History of Christmas Cactus
Dec 11, 2025

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 colorful and long-lived flowering plants?

Master Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share the stories and traditions behind these holiday cacti, and how to grow and display them. Ken & Lisa answer this and more garden questions through this segment.

 

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Duration: 00:10:41
🌲 Does Feeding with Plant Spikes Really Work?
Dec 10, 2025

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 outside garden and how to feed your garden for long term success.

 

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Duration: 00:06:52
🍁 Q & A: How to Protect Japanese Maples Through Winter in Containers
Dec 09, 2025

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!

 

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Duration: 00:10:32
🌺 The Best Time to Cut Back Wildflowers
Dec 08, 2025

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 Gardener Ken Lain shares this information and more so you’ll have an even more beautiful wildflower display next spring!

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Duration: 00:10:27
🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 42 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!
Dec 07, 2025

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:

 

💦 Preparing Gardens with Ponds for Winter

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

🎁 When to Plant Poinsettia and Christmas Cactus in Outside Gardens

🌸 Why are Poinsettias...

Duration: 00:51:35
🎁 Direct from the Farm Shipping for Better Plant Choices
Dec 06, 2025

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 delivered right to your door, ready to add to your garden!

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Duration: 00:05:19
🌲 Top 10 Landscape Evergreens for Holiday Landscapes
Dec 05, 2025

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 landscapes and how to care for them.

 

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Duration: 00:10:38
🌸 Why are Poinsettias used to Celebrate Holidays like Christmas?
Dec 04, 2025

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 Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share how this tradition and others came to be. Ken & Lisa answer this and more garden questions through this segment.

 

🌺Ken & Lisa Lain, the Mountain Gardeners

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Duration: 00:09:53
🎁 When to Plant Poinsettia and Christmas Cactus in Outside Gardens
Dec 03, 2025

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 Christmas Cactus through the holidays, and when and how you can plant them outside for more enjoyment in your garden.

 

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Duration: 00:06:33
🌺 Q & A: How to Grow a Better Holiday Poinsettia
Dec 02, 2025

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 you can continue to enjoy healthy plants!

 

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Duration: 00:10:35
💦 Preparing Gardens with Ponds for Winter
Dec 01, 2025

💦 Preparing Gardens with Ponds for Winter

Your garden pond is a beautiful addition to your landscape, but as the weather gets colder, how do you care for it through the winter? Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the how to prepare your pond for the winter so it will wake up healthy and beautiful in the spring.

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Duration: 00:10:57
🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 41 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!
Nov 30, 2025

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:

🌲 Cool Weather & Moist Soil Make This the Ideal Evergreen Planting Season

🌳 Q&A: The Most Popular Holiday Trees and How to Plant them

☹️ Why Customer Service Died at Verizon -  a True Story<...

Duration: 00:53:07
🎁 The Story of Holiday Gift Cards at Watters Garden Center
Nov 29, 2025

People from all over the world know where to find a gift their Prescott relatives and friends will appreciate all year long! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the latest on Watters Gift Cards – recipients can select garden plants, trees and shrubs, gift items, and so much more, at the convenient time for them. Check out Watters Garden Center online to purchase your gift cards today!

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#WattersGardenCenter, #Gar...

Duration: 00:05:20
🎄 Deck the Halls: The History of Holiday Plants
Nov 28, 2025

It’s time now to decorate your home and gift your favorite holiday plants – poinsettias, Christmas cactus, living Christmas trees, wreaths, amaryllis and more. Did you ever wonder how these plants came to represent the holidays? Master Gardener Ken Lain shares some of the stories behind these holiday traditions.

 

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Duration: 00:10:15
👨‍🌾 Top 10 Year End Garden Tasks for a Better Yard
Nov 27, 2025

A few garden tasks completed now will set you up for garden success in spring! Master Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share a list of things you can do as winter approaches to make sure your garden thrives through winter and wakes up happy in the spring. Ken & Lisa answer this and more garden questions through this segment.

🌺Ken & Lisa Lain, the Mountain Gardeners

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Duration: 00:11:02
☹️ Why Customer Service Died at Verizon - a True Story
Nov 26, 2025

Watters Garden Center focuses on outstanding service, making sure our customers get the right plants, the right answers to their questions, and a great experience when they visit the Garden Center. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares a few customer service experiences that have driven him away from some businesses, and why service is so important for business success.

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Duration: 00:07:19
🌳 Q&A: The Most Popular Holiday Trees and How to Plant them
Nov 25, 2025

Living Christmas trees can bring joy long after the season has passed, adding variety and beauty to your landscape.  Ken and Lisa share the most popular trees for the holidays, and how to plant them for years of beauty.

 

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🌹Ken & Lisa Lain, The Mountain Gardeners

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Duration: 00:10:44
🌲 Cool Weather & Moist Soil Make This the Ideal Evergreen Planting Season
Nov 24, 2025

Recent rains and cooler weather are the perfect recipe for happy evergreen trees and shrubs! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the best evergreen varieties for Arizona’s Central Highlands, and how to plant and keep them thriving for years to come!

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🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener

 

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Duration: 00:10:45
🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 40 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!
Nov 23, 2025

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 Pine Trees Drop Brown Needles in Autumn

🌳 Q&A: When Can You Prune Blooming Shrubs in the Landscape?

🍂 When Vegetable Foliage Has Black Leaves in Autumn

🪴How and W...

Duration: 00:53:04
💻 A Favorite Part of Digital Gardening
Nov 22, 2025

As technology advances, your friends at Watters Garden Center are working to stay on the cutting edge to provide the best experience for our customers! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares Watters’ latest online shopping opportunities and how customers can order the newest and most exclusive plants from the comfort of home and pick them up at the Garden Center.

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#WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #WattersOnlineStore, #Watt...

Duration: 00:05:38
🎄Decorate Evergreen Trees for the Holidays, Then Plant Them in Winter
Nov 21, 2025

Spruce trees are hardy and beautiful choices for live Christmas trees. You can decorate them for the holidays, then plant them outside in winter, and they’ll thrive in the Central Highlands. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares some choices for live holiday trees, how to keep them healthy through the holidays, and how to plant them afterward.

 

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Duration: 00:10:44
🪴How and When to Repot Houseplants
Nov 20, 2025

 

Houseplants can add beauty and interest to your home, help you enjoy year-round gardening, and make the air in your home healthier. Master Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share this week the best time to repot your houseplants, how to pick the best pots for your plants, and tips for watering and care.

 

🌺Ken & Lisa Lain, the Mountain Gardeners

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Duration: 00:09:01
🍂 When Vegetable Foliage Has Black Leaves in Autumn
Nov 19, 2025

 

The Central Highlands of Arizona are unique for gardeners. We have four mild seasons, and the gardening can go on all year, if you know what plants to grow at the right time! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares what black leaves on your vegetable plants mean in fall, and what steps to take now!

 

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Duration: 00:07:04
🌳 Q&A: When Can You Prune Blooming Shrubs in the Landscape?
Nov 18, 2025

Flowering shrubs can begin to look a bit ragged in your landscape after the first frost. Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share this week the safest time to prune your blooming shrubs, and when you might want to wait a bit longer.  Ken and Lisa also answer additional garden questions in this segment!

 

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🌹Ken & Lisa Lain, The Mountain Gardeners

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Duration: 00:10:32
🌲 Why Pine Trees Drop Brown Needles in Autumn
Nov 17, 2025

Depending on the amount of rain the Central Highlands get through the year, pine trees can drop a few or a lot of needles in the fall. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares what it means when your pine trees shed needles in Autumn, and how much shedding is too much!

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🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener

 

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Duration: 00:10:35
🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 39 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!
Nov 16, 2025

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:

 

🍁 What Do Yellow Leaves Mean in Autumn?

🌲 Q & A - How to Plant Evergreen Vanderwolf Pines in Poor Soils

🌿When To Prune Local Trees & Shrubs

🌳 Trees that Look Good...

Duration: 00:53:20
🌳 How to Water and Irrigate Plants Through Winter
Nov 15, 2025

Watering in the Central Highlands area can be a mystery, complicated by dry spells through the winter. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the watering wisdom that will help your trees and plants thrive through the winter and emerge healthy and ready to grow in the spring. 

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#WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #WinterWatering, #WattersGardenClasses, #WinterIrrigation, #BestWateringPracticesinCentralHighlands

 

Duration: 00:05:29
🦌 Top 10 Deer & Rabbit Proof Plants & Repellents
Nov 14, 2025

The Central Highlands is known for its wildland/urban areas, and wildlife is part of the attraction. But it’s not so great when the deer and rabbits dine on your landscape and garden!  Master Gardener Ken Lain shares some ways to deter animals from eating your landscape, including attractive plants that most animals will leave alone.

 

🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener

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Duration: 00:10:38
🌳 Trees that Look Good all Winter Long
Nov 13, 2025

 Evergreen trees are the year-round landscape stars in the Central Highlands. But some species of trees pull out all the stops for beauty 12 months of the year. Master Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share the many varieties of evergreens that look great in your landscape all year round.

 

🌺Ken & Lisa Lain, the Mountain Gardeners

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Duration: 00:10:45
🌲When To Prune Local Trees & Shrubs
Nov 12, 2025

The Central Highlands of Arizona are unique for gardeners, and the usual landscape wisdom sometimes doesn’t apply here. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the best times to prune the most popular trees and shrubs in our garden climate.

 

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Duration: 00:07:09
🌲 Q & A - How to Plant Evergreen Vanderwolf Pines in Poor Soils
Nov 11, 2025

Vanderwolf Pines are a beautiful and sculptured addition to Central Highlands landscapes.  Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share this week how to plant these pines successfully in poor soil conditions so they’ll thrive for years to come.  Ken and Lisa also answer additional garden questions in this segment!

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🌹Ken & Lisa Lain, The Mountain Gardeners

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Duration: 00:10:42
🍁 What Do Yellow Leaves Mean in Autumn?
Nov 10, 2025

We all enjoy watching the beauty of the leaves turning in fall. What is happening to your trees and plants when the colors change? Master Gardener Ken Lain shares what the changing colors mean for your trees and shrubs, and when at certain times it might not be a good thing!

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🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener

 

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Duration: 00:11:02
🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 38 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!
Nov 09, 2025

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:

🪴 How Much Should I Water in Winter After Frost?

🌲 Q & A - How Close Can You Plant Trees for a Fast Screen?

🌺 Newest Poinsettia Colors You Will Find this Year

🌳 New...

Duration: 00:49:55
🌳 Why Fall is Best for Planting Evergreen Privacy Hedges
Nov 08, 2025

If you are looking to plant a privacy hedge, now is the time! Fall is the perfect time to choose and plant your evergreen hedge so it will be rooted and ready to thrive in spring. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the best evergreen privacy hedges for our area, and why fall is the perfect time to plant them.

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#WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #PrivacyHedges, #Ev...

Duration: 00:05:27
🥕A Guide to Growing Vegetables Year Around
Nov 07, 2025

When fall approaches, you might think your vegetable garden is through. But did you know that many other trees have colorful fall foliage?  Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the many trees that will turn color in fall and add interest and beauty to your landscape during all seasons.

 

🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener

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Duration: 00:10:45
🌳 New Shrubs that Look Better in Winter
Nov 06, 2025

Evergreen shrubs are the year-round landscape stars. Master Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share the many varieties of colorful shrubs that look great in your landscape all year round, what’s new, and how to care for them year-round.

 

🌺Ken & Lisa Lain, the Mountain Gardeners

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#WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #EvergreenShrubs,  #ColorfulShrubs, #LandscapingWithShrubs

Duration: 00:07:37
🌳 New Shrubs that Look Better in Winter
Nov 06, 2025

Evergreen shrubs are the year-round landscape stars. Master Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share the many varieties of colorful shrubs that look great in your landscape all year round, what’s new, and how to care for them year-round.

 

🌺Ken & Lisa Lain, the Mountain Gardeners

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#WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #EvergreenShrubs,  #ColorfulShrubs, #LandscapingWithShrubs

Duration: 00:07:37
🌺 Newest Poinsettia Colors You Will Find this Year
Nov 05, 2025

Nothing says Christmas more than Poinsettia plants. They provide color and beauty to your home through the holiday season. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the newest Poinsettia colors and varieties for your Christmas season.

 

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Duration: 00:06:12
🌲 Q & A - How Close Can You Plant Trees for a Fast Screen?
Nov 04, 2025

When you need a green living screen in your landscape, you’ll want to plant the trees that provide the fastest privacy and shade. Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share this week what trees work the best for living screens and how close you can plant them for privacy. Ken and Lisa also answer additional garden questions in this segment!

 

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Duration: 00:10:49
🪴 How Much Should I Water in Winter After Frost?
Nov 03, 2025

Watering is trickier in the Central Highlands – we can have drought, torrential rain, drying winds, and in the winter, frost, hard freezes, snow and ice. Master Gardener Ken Lain breaks down the secrets of watering in our challenging climate, to make sure your garden and landscape winters well!

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🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener

 

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Duration: 00:10:36
🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 37 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!
Nov 03, 2025

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:

 

 

🪴 The Spiritual Meaning of Houseplants

🌲 Seg 2 Q & A - How to Keep Blue Spruce Silvery Blue

🌿 How to Keep Winter Weeds Out of Rock Lawns

🌳 Brighter...

Duration: 00:52:49
🌻 A Plant Killer’s Guide to Success
Nov 01, 2025

If you are the owner of a black thumb, there is hope! It just takes some knowledge of our planting area, and some garden tips and wisdom to have a thriving garden! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares what you can do to have garden success. Hint: Watters Garden Center offers classes, answers and tips to turn your black thumb into green!

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#WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #PlantSuccess, #H...

Duration: 00:05:08
🍁 Top 10 Fall Colored Trees for Autumn Planting
Oct 31, 2025

When fall approaches, you might enjoy seeing bright yellow and red maple trees. But did you know that many other trees have colorful fall foliage?  Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the many trees that will turn color in fall and add interest and beauty to your landscape during all seasons.

 

🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener

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Duration: 00:10:47
🌳 Brighter Plants That Hold Their Foliage and Stay Green
Oct 30, 2025

Evergreen trees, shrubs, and perennial plants are the year-round landscape stars. Master Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share the many varieties of trees, shrubs and plants that look great in your landscape all year round, hold their foliage, and how to care for them year-round.

 

🌺Ken & Lisa Lain, the Mountain Gardeners

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#WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #TreesforCentralHighlands,  #AttractiveWinterTrees, #EvergreenTrees, #PerennialPlants, #EvergreenShrubs

 

Duration: 00:10:54
🌿 How to Keep Winter Weeds Out of Rock Lawns
Oct 29, 2025

You’ve added some rock areas to your landscape, and that was supposed to be low maintenance. But those weeds keep cropping up! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the way to keep winter weeds out of your rock lawns, so you can spend time enjoying your yard, not pulling weeds!

 

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Duration: 00:07:02
🌲 Seg 2 Q & A - How to Keep Blue Spruce Silvery Blue
Oct 28, 2025

Blue Spruce trees are one of the most beautiful and unique evergreens that grow well in the Central Highlands. Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share this week how, with a little extra care, you can keep that beautiful silvery blue hue on your Blue Spruce trees. Ken and Lisa also answer additional garden questions in this segment!

 

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🌹Ken & Lisa Lain, The Mountain Gardeners

Duration: 00:10:52
🪴 The Spiritual Meaning of Houseplants
Oct 27, 2025

Ever wonder what the meaning behind some houseplants is, or why they became popular? Master Gardener Ken Lain shares some of the history and stories behind well-known houseplants.

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Duration: 00:10:41
🌳 Brighter Plants That Hold Their Foliage and Stay Green
Oct 26, 2025

Evergreen trees, shrubs, and perennial plants are the year-round landscape stars. Master Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share the many varieties of trees, shrubs and plants that look great in your landscape all year round, hold their foliage, and how to care for them year-round.

 

🌺Ken & Lisa Lain, the Mountain Gardeners

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#WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #TreesforCentralHighlands,  #AttractiveWinterTrees, #EvergreenTrees, #PerennialPlants, #EvergreenShrubs

Duration: 00:10:54
🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 37 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!
Oct 26, 2025

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:

 

🌲 Top 7 Pine Trees for the Mountain West Landscape

🍂 Q & A - Aspen How Low Will They Grow

🌲 Your Guide to Cedars: Best Picks for Mountain West Gardens

🌳 Trees th...

Duration: 00:53:06
🐦‍⬛ Wild Birds and the Top 10 Feeding Mistakes
Oct 25, 2025

Wild birds and gardens go together. Fall migration is in full swing, and your garden plays a big part. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares what flowers to allow to go to seed so migrating birds can feed, and how to pick a healthy bird feed that’ll help migrating birds on their way.

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#WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #MigratingBirds, #CentralHighlandsBirds, #FeedingWildBirds, #SeedFlowersforWildBirds

Duration: 00:05:10
🌲 Autumn Glory: 10 Evergreens to Enhance Your Landscape
Oct 24, 2025

Trees are not the only evergreens that can add texture and beauty to your landscape. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the many evergreen shrubs and plants that are easy to add to your landscape, and that thrive in the Central Highlands climate.

🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener

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Duration: 00:10:47
🌳 Trees that Look Good all Winter Long
Oct 23, 2025

Trees are the year-round landscape stars. Master Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share the many varieties of trees that look great in your landscape all year round, and when to plant for best success.

 

🌺Ken & Lisa Lain, the Mountain Gardeners

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#WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #TreesforCentralHighlands,  #AttractiveWinterTrees, #EvergreenTrees

 

Duration: 00:10:37
🌲 Your Guide to Cedars: Best Picks for Mountain West Gardens
Oct 22, 2025

Cedars are amazingly attractive trees, and whether you have a large property or one that’s a little more compact, there is a cedar to fit! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the many varieties of cedars and which ones will do best in your landscape!

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Duration: 00:07:19
🍂 Q & A - Aspen How Low Will They Grow
Oct 21, 2025

Aspens are not only beautiful in every season, but they are spectacular in fall.  Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share this week at what elevations aspens do best, and how low you can actually plant them and still have success. Hint: With a little extra care, you can grow them in selected lower elevations! Ken and Lisa also answer additional garden questions in this segment!

 

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Duration: 00:10:57
🌲 Top 7 Pine Trees for the Mountain West Landscape
Oct 20, 2025

Pine trees can add majestic beauty to your landscape. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the top seven most beautiful and easiest to care for pine trees that grow well in the Central Highlands.

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Duration: 00:10:48
🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 37 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!
Oct 19, 2025

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 Roses look so good through Autumn

🪴 Q & A - How to Bring Outside Plants Inside for Winter

🍁 Why Autumn Food is Best for Spring Plants

👨‍🌾 A Woman’s Guide to B...

Duration: 00:52:43
🐦‍⬛ Great Gift Idea – An AI Bird Feeder!
Oct 18, 2025

Fall migration is in full swing, and your garden plays a big part. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares what flowers to allow to go to seed so migrating birds can feed, and how an AI bird feeder can help you enjoy so many varieties of migrating birds. It’s a great gift idea for gardeners and bird watchers alike!

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Duration: 00:05:09
🌼 Insider Secrets to Planting Majestic Spring Bulbs
Oct 17, 2025

Package photos of spring bulbs promise spectacular results. If you take a bit of time to plant the right kinds and quality of bulbs now, you’ll love what happens in the spring! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the best bulbs, which bulbs are best for our climate, and how to plant and care for them to have a wonderful display in the spring landscape.

 

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Duration: 00:11:00
👨‍🌾 A Woman’s Guide to Better Gardens
Oct 16, 2025

Winter is approaching, and Master Gardener Ken Lain recently shared his fall garden checklist. In this segment, Master Gardener Lisa Lain offers her insights on what is important to do in your garden this fall to ensure you’ll have a wonderful display next spring!

 

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Duration: 00:10:47
🍁 Why Autumn Food is Best for Spring Plants
Oct 15, 2025

Fall is most important feeding of the year for your garden. The right fertilizers in fall will set your garden plants up to weather the harsh conditions of winter, and to thrive in spring. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares why fall feeding is so important, what kind of fertilizer is the best, and how to apply it to most benefit your garden.

 

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Duration: 00:07:08
🪴 Q & A - How to Bring Outside Plants Inside for Winter
Oct 14, 2025

You’ve enjoyed caring for your beautiful garden plants all spring, summer and fall, but as winter approaches you might be thinking you’ll miss all of that beauty. But take heart, some of your favorite garden plants can be successfully wintered over in your home. Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share the which garden plants can be brought inside for the winter and how to care for them. They also answer additional garden questions in this segment!

 

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Duration: 00:10:38
🌹 Why Roses look so good through Autumn
Oct 13, 2025

You may have noticed that roses in landscapes throughout the Central Highlands are putting on quite a show this fall! The colors are spectacular, and blooms are abundant.  Master Gardener Ken Lain shares why roses do so well in our area in autumn, and what you can do to have the most beautiful blooms all the way through to winter.

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Duration: 00:10:38
🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 36 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!
Oct 12, 2025

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:

 

🌺 What to do With Azalea and Rhododendron in Fall

🪴 Q and A - Can Yucca and Agave Grow in a Container

🌲 Q&A: The Brightest Evergreens are Planted in Fall

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Duration: 00:53:02
🪴Growing Plants by Seed or Cuttings - Which is Better?
Oct 11, 2025

Now that fall is here, are you already planning your garden for next year? You might be wondering if it’s better in the Central Highlands to grow your plants from seeds or cuttings. Master Gardener Ken Lain gives all the pros and cons of each, and what is best for our unique climate.

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Duration: 00:05:36
🦌 Animal Proof Plants Deer, Rabbits, and Javelina Leave Alone
Oct 10, 2025

It’s frustrating when you plant and care for your landscape but deer, rabbits, and javelina find it a great green buffet. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the best plants and trees that animals find unappetizing and allow you to enjoy your gardens!

 

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Duration: 00:10:50
🌼 Colors in the Autumn Gardens
Oct 09, 2025

Fall is one of the most colorful seasons in the garden, and it’s easy to plant gorgeous containers and garden beds that brighten your landscape and around your home. Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share some beautiful fall flowers that brighten your fall, and how to care for them!

 

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Duration: 00:10:44
🌲 Q&A: The Brightest Evergreens are Planted in Fall
Oct 08, 2025

Many plants do well when planted in the fall, when temperatures are cooler and it’s easier to water and care for them. Evergreens lend themselves so well to fall planting – they can set strong roots and thrive without the stress of summer heat, wind and drought. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the wisdom of planting evergreens in the fall, and the care they’ll need to get a great start in your landscape.

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Duration: 00:06:58
🪴 Q and A - Can Yucca and Agave Grow in a Container?
Oct 07, 2025

Yuccas and Agaves are great additions to the gardens, with beautiful and unique color and texture. Those who love to garden in containers might wonder if these plants can be successfully grown in containers or raised beds. Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain answer these and additional garden questions in this segment!

 

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Duration: 00:10:41