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.
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Whether you are trying to force your mountain roses into non-stop blooms, figure out why your evergreens are dropping needles, or reclaim your patio from summer pests, we give you the hyper-local science to make it happen.
When you tune in, you'll discover:
- The Overlooked Truths: Fast diagnostics and 10-second pruning tricks that flatlander gardeners know nothing about.
- Seasonal Urgency: Exactly what to plant right now to guarantee roots get established in our Prescott soil.
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Episodes
Saturday Dec 13, 2025
Saturday 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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Friday Dec 12, 2025
Friday Dec 12, 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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Friday Dec 12, 2025
Friday 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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Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Thursday 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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Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
Wednesday 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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Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Tuesday 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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Monday Dec 08, 2025
Monday 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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Sunday Dec 07, 2025
Sunday 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 used to Celebrate Holidays like Christmas?
🌲 Top 10 Landscape Evergreens for Holiday Landscapes
🎁 Direct from the Farm Shipping for Better Plant Choices
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Saturday Dec 06, 2025
Saturday 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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Friday Dec 05, 2025
Friday 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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Thursday Dec 04, 2025
Thursday 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.
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Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
Wednesday 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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Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
Tuesday 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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Monday Dec 01, 2025
Monday 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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Sunday Nov 30, 2025
Sunday 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
👨🌾 Top 10 Year End Garden Tasks for a Better Yard
🎄 Deck the Halls: The History of Holiday Plants
🎁 The Story of Holiday Gift Cards at Watters Garden Center
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