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12 hours ago
12 hours ago
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 Protect Spring Growth on Peonies
🍑 Q&A Space to Thrive: Guidelines for Planting Fruit Trees
🌿 Mastering the Green Carpet: A Guide to Growing Calgary Carpet Juniper
🌹 Blooms Ahead! Unleash the Beauty of Spring-Planted Fiber Pot Roses
🍎 Unlocking Nature’s Bounty: Grow Perfect Fruit Trees
🪴TikTok Gardening Goes Viral at Watters Garden Center
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2 days ago
2 days ago
The general consensus is that it is hard to find good staff these days. That’s not the case for Watters Garden Center! We work to create a great work environment and a family atmosphere, and we look for people that are “Hungry, Humble and Smart!” That means you want to work, you can take instruction, and you enjoy people, you are “people smart.” If you have these qualities and you want to work in a great place, apply today!
🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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3 days ago
3 days ago
Usually about this time of year, winter weary gardeners are craving a bit of color in the landscape! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares a number of bright flowers that will thrive and add some bright beauty to your late winter garden!
3 days ago
3 days ago
Would you love to enjoy the beauty and bounty of your own fruit trees? Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares tips for growing perfect fruit trees in the unique climate of the Central Highlands.
🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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4 days ago
4 days ago
Fiber pot roses are bare-root roses planted in biodegradable, cardboard-like containers designed to be planted directly into the ground, eliminating plastic waste and reducing transplant shock. Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share how these roses can be planted to thrive with ease!
🌺Ken & Lisa Lain, the Mountain Gardeners
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5 days ago
5 days ago
Calgary Carpet Juniper is an interesting, hardy addition to landscape, with a unique growing habit. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how to best plant and grow this ground covering juniper.
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6 days ago
6 days ago
Some varieties of fruit trees grow and produce very well in the Central Highlands, and late winter/early spring is the best time to plant many of them. Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share the best guidelines to plant your fruit trees to give them the best start. Ken and Lisa will also answer other garden questions during this segment.
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🌹Ken & Lisa Lain, The Mountain Gardeners
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7 days ago
7 days ago
Spring is on the way, and your Peonies are putting out buds. But in the Central Highlands, we can expect the unexpected in Spring weather. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares what to do to protect that fragile growth so your Peonies will thrive and bloom abundantly this Spring.
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🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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Sunday Feb 15, 2026
Follower Behind the Scene Bonus: Best Fruit Trees for the Central Highlands
Sunday Feb 15, 2026
Sunday Feb 15, 2026
If you're new to the area or you would like to add a new fruit tree or two to your landscape, Mountain Gardener Ken Lain has the inside information on which trees will not only be beautiful but will bear abundant fruit!
Sunday Feb 15, 2026
Sunday Feb 15, 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:
🍎 The Difference Between Dwarf, Semi-Dwarf, and Standard Fruit Trees
🌳 Q & A: Are Newly Planted Fruit Trees in Danger from Winter Snows?
🪴Companion Plants Best Planted in February
🌺 Hellebore: February Plant of the Month
🌿 Spring Garden Tips for Newcomers
🍎 Next Steps after Pruning Fruit Trees.
Subscribe to The Top 10 Gardener Podcast today and get your hands dirty with expert tips and tricks. You'll find it on all your favorite podcast platforms. To Watch the Entire Podcast Show, Tap or Click on the Link Below Subscribe for Top 10 Gardener updates!
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🎙️Ken & Lisa Lain, The Mountain Gardeners
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Saturday Feb 14, 2026
🍎 Next Steps after Pruning Fruit Trees
Saturday Feb 14, 2026
Saturday Feb 14, 2026
You’ve pruned your fruit trees, now what? Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares what to do after you prune your fruit trees to keep them healthy and ready them for an abundant fruiting season!
🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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Friday Feb 13, 2026
🌿 Spring Garden Tips for Newcomers
Friday Feb 13, 2026
Friday Feb 13, 2026
It’s time to get ready for spring! The Central Highlands are a wonderful place to garden. A huge variety of plants can be successfully grown here, but you need to know how to navigate the unique climate and soil conditions. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares some garden tips focused on this area to give you a great start in your new home!
🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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Thursday Feb 12, 2026
🌺 Hellebore: February Plant of the Month
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Hellebore, or Lenten Rose, is a stunning, hardy flower sure to brighten your garden. Hellebores, will add vibrant color to your landscape while other plants are still dormant. Mountain Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share how to plant and care for these versatile garden beauties.
🌺Ken & Lisa Lain, the Mountain Gardeners
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Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
🪴Companion Plants Best Planted in February
Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
If you’re eager for spring in the garden, you can start now! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the best companion plants, shrubs and trees that can be planted now and that will beautify your garden for a long time to come!
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Tuesday Feb 10, 2026
🌳 Q & A: Are Newly Planted Fruit Trees in Danger from Winter Snows?
Tuesday Feb 10, 2026
Tuesday Feb 10, 2026
Some varieties of fruit trees grow and produce very well in the Central Highlands, and late winter/early spring is the best time to plant many of them. Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share what trees can be planted even when freezing temperatures and snow threatens, and how to protect them. 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
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