Episodes
23 minutes ago
🍅 Favorite Tomato Plant for Mountain Gardens
23 minutes ago
23 minutes ago
Is there anything better than a sun-warm, ripe, delicious tomato from your own garden? Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the best tomato plants for our Central Highlands, how to plant them and how to get the best yield for a truly tasty summer treat!
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Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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2 days ago
2 days ago
For natural and organic gardening, beneficial insects can be your best friends! Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share how to use ladybugs and Praying Mantis to control aphids and other destructive insects in your garden. 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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2 days ago
2 days ago
Dahlias and other summer bulbs can be spectacular additions to your garden, and make great cut flowers. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares how to plant and grow these garden beauties for summer-long, healthy blooms.
3 days ago
3 days ago
We get a lot of questions at the Garden Center about hardiness zones and Spring frost dates. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the difference between the two in the Central Highlands. He also shares about hardiness zones and the microclimates within these zones. Important information for our unique growing area!
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🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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4 days ago
4 days 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:
🌺 It’s Time to Plant Summer Blooming Bulbs
❄Q & A: How to Help Plants Recover from Frost Damage
🌳 Helping Trees Bloom Better
🌼 Perennial Flowers that Bloom Early in Spring
🇺🇸 250 trees for Americas 250th Birthday
🥕Plant Vegetables and Herbs, and Attend a Garden Class to Support Them
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🎙️Ken & Lisa Lain, The Mountain Gardeners
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5 days ago
5 days ago
There’s nothing better than fresh veggies and herbs from your garden. It’ll soon be time to plant your summer plants and herbs. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares about free garden classes at Watters Garden Center that will help your garden to get off to the best start!
🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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5 days ago
5 days ago
Lilacs are bursting with color all over the Central Highlands. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the three types of lilacs that will bring a touch of early spring beauty to every garden!
6 days ago
🇺🇸 250 trees for Americas 250th Birthday
6 days ago
6 days ago
2026 is America’s 250th birthday, and what better gift to land than to plant more trees for beauty and the environment? Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the partnership between the Daily Courier and Watters Garden Center to plant 250 native trees in our communities. You can preorder Arizona’s hardiest beauties for an Arbor Day pickup on April 24th. Watters has selected several champions for our mountain climate, including the vibrant Western Redbud, the elegant Prescott Purple Plum, and the pollinator-favorite Chaste Tree. Supplies are limited, so don’t miss out! Visit Top10Trees.com to order or for more information!
🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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7 days ago
7 days ago
If you’ve had enough of winter, Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain have the cure for your blues! Ken and Lisa share this week the large array of perennial flowers that bloom in spring, filling your garden with color year after year.
🌺Ken & Lisa Lain, the Mountain Gardeners
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Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
🌳 Helping Trees Bloom Better
Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
Blooming trees can add spectacular beauty to your landscape. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how to plant, feed and care for blooming trees to get the best display, year after year.
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Tuesday Mar 31, 2026
❄Q & A: How to Help Plants Recover from Frost Damage
Tuesday Mar 31, 2026
Tuesday Mar 31, 2026
While it looks as if any hard freezes are gone for the year, spring is unpredictable in the Central Highlands, and a late frost is not out of the question! Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share how to help your plants recover from a late frost. 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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Monday Mar 30, 2026
🌺 It’s Time to Plant Summer Blooming Bulbs
Monday Mar 30, 2026
Monday Mar 30, 2026
Spring is a bit early this year, and garden chores are upon us! It’s time to plant those beautiful summer blooming bulbs. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the best and most spectacular summer blooming favorites, and how to get fresh blooms and tubers online and delivered to your door from Watters Garden Center!
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🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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Sunday Mar 29, 2026
Sunday Mar 29, 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 Joyful Gardener and the Start of Spring
🌲Q & A: Atlas Cedar and Deodor Cedar - What's the Difference?
☕️ The Benefits of Coffee Grounds in the Garden
🌺 How to Grow California Poppies and Their Companion Plants
💦 When to Water and Feed Your Garden in Spring
🎤Garden Influencers in Prescott, Arizona
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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Saturday Mar 28, 2026
🎤Garden Influencers in Prescott, Arizona
Saturday Mar 28, 2026
Saturday Mar 28, 2026
During recent 64th Spring Flower and Fountain Festival and Sip & Shop events, Mountain Gardener Ken Lain noticed a shift in how people hear about garden center events and trends. Ken shares this information in today’s podcast!
🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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Friday Mar 27, 2026
Follower Behind the Scene Bonus: Dealing With Gnats in the House
Friday Mar 27, 2026
Friday Mar 27, 2026
There's nothing more annoying than swatting at those little gnats that infest your houseplants! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares what you can do to evict gnats from your house and have peace again!

