Episodes

Monday Jan 26, 2026
Follower Bonus! Behind the Scene: Shrubs to Prune Now!
Monday Jan 26, 2026
Monday Jan 26, 2026
Some shrubs need pruning after they bloom in spring, but others thrive on a winter pruning! In this Follower Bonus, Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares which shrubs need pruning now, and which to prune later in spring!
Sunday Jan 25, 2026
Sunday Jan 25, 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:
What Happens When Plants are Dormant?
🌳 Q & A: Dealing With Plants That Block a View
🌳 Winter Gem Boxwood: Combination Plant of January
🍎 Fun Fruit Trees for a Better Spring Harvest
🌲 Steps for Better DIY Landscapes
🌿 Online Exclusive: Distinctive Air Plants!
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Saturday Jan 24, 2026
🌿 Online Exclusive: Distinctive Air Plants!
Saturday Jan 24, 2026
Saturday Jan 24, 2026
Watters Garden Center has begun providing a number of premier plants, bulbs and more online. These can be shipped direct to your home. The most recent online exclusive is Air Plants. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares how to order, care for, and enjoy these incredibly easy, beautiful plants.
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Friday Jan 23, 2026
🌲 Steps for Better DIY Landscapes
Friday Jan 23, 2026
Friday Jan 23, 2026
A Do-It-Yourself landscape is possible and rewarding if you go about it the right way. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares steps to make your Do-It-Yourself garden and landscape projects thrive for years to come.
🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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Thursday Jan 22, 2026
🍎 Fun Fruit Trees for a Better Spring Harvest
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
Many fruit trees grow and produce well in the Central Highlands! Mountain Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share new varieties of fruit trees, and how to grow and care for them in our unique climate.
🌺Ken & Lisa Lain, the Mountain Gardeners
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Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
🌳 Winter Gem Boxwood: Combination Plant of January
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Boxwood is one of the most beautiful and varied shrubs for Arizona’s Central Highlands, and adds a unique touch to your landscape when paired with other plants and trees. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how to plant and care for Boxwoods, and what other trees and shrubs are perfect partners for them in the landscape.
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Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
🌳 Q & A: Dealing With Plants That Block a View
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
When you planted that beautiful tree, you may not have thought about how large it would grow. Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share solutions for those plants and trees that have grown and are now blocking a view. Ken and Lisa will also answer other garden questions during this segment.
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Monday Jan 19, 2026
What Happens When Plants are Dormant?
Monday Jan 19, 2026
Monday Jan 19, 2026
When winter arrives, temperatures drop, and your plants and trees appear dead, what is really happening? They’re far from dead, but rather gaining growth and strength for spring! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares what is going on under the frozen leaves and bare limbs!
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Sunday Jan 18, 2026
Sunday Jan 18, 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:
🪴Java Jolt Are Coffee Grounds Good for Plants
🌨️ Q & A: Nature's Trick - How Snow Helps Wildflower Seeds
🌲Arizona Cypress - Perfect Partners Companion Planting in January
🦌 Living in Harmony: Gardening with Deer and Javelina in the Southwest
🌳 Showstopping Shrubs for Your Landscape
🌿 How to Prune Russian Sage
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Saturday Jan 17, 2026
🌿 How to Prune Russian Sage
Saturday Jan 17, 2026
Saturday Jan 17, 2026
Russian Sage is one of the most beautiful, colorful and popular shrubs for the Central Highlands. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares how to prune and care for Russian Sage to keep it thriving in your landscape.
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Friday Jan 16, 2026
Follower Behind the Scene Bonus: How to Deal With Oak Galls
Friday Jan 16, 2026
Friday Jan 16, 2026
What are those little orange or brown balls on your oak trees? These are parasites that can cause problems with your evergreen oaks. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how to easily take care of these parasites to keep your oaks healthy and thriving!
Friday Jan 16, 2026
🌳 Showstopping Shrubs for Your Landscape
Friday Jan 16, 2026
Friday Jan 16, 2026
There are many shrubs that thrive and add beauty to your landscape. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares an extensive list of the shrubs that will beautify your landscape and thrive in the Central Highlands.
🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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Thursday Jan 15, 2026
🦌 Living in Harmony: Gardening with Deer and Javelina in the Southwest
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
The Central Highlands – both in remote areas and in urban interfaces, is a wildlife haven. But when that extends to your carefully planted landscape and garden, it can be frustrating! Mountain Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share how to garden in harmony with wildlife, and enjoy both!
🌺Ken & Lisa Lain, the Mountain Gardeners
Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special Offers!
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Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
🌲Arizona Cypress - Perfect Partners Companion Planting in January
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Arizona Cypress is one of the most beautiful and easy to grow trees for Arizona’s Central Highlands. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how to plant and care for these trees, and what other trees and shrubs are perfect partners for them in the landscape.
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Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
🌨️ Q & A: Nature's Trick - How Snow Helps Wildflower Seeds
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
There is something amazingly beautiful about a field or even a patch of colorful wildflowers. Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share how winter snow and cold can help your wildflowers put on a spectacular display in the spring and summer. Ken and Lisa will also answer other garden questions during this segment.
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