

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.
Don't waste another season on generic advice. Hit that '+ Follow' button right now to get your weekly dose of mountain gardening success. Let's put some roots in the ground together.
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.
- Insider Access: First dibs on our custom plant arrivals and premium garden kits before they sell out on our online store.
Don't waste another season on generic advice. Hit that '+ Follow' button right now to get your weekly dose of mountain gardening success. Let's put some roots in the ground together.
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.
Don't waste another season on generic advice. Hit that '+ Follow' button right now to get your weekly dose of mountain gardening success. Let's put some roots in the ground together.
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.
- Insider Access: First dibs on our custom plant arrivals and premium garden kits before they sell out on our online store.
Don't waste another season on generic advice. Hit that '+ Follow' button right now to get your weekly dose of mountain gardening success. Let's put some roots in the ground together.
Episodes
Saturday May 23, 2026
🌳BIG Tree Planting Day in Honor of America
Saturday May 23, 2026
Saturday May 23, 2026
🌳BIG Tree Planting Day in Honor of America
Watters Garden Center and the Daily Courier’s partnership to plant 250 trees for America’s 250th birthday has been a great success, and it’s still ongoing! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares how you can become involved in this wonderful endeavor!
🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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Friday May 22, 2026
🌿The #1 Reason New Plants Fail (It’s Not What You Think)
Friday May 22, 2026
Friday May 22, 2026
One of the most frustrating things for gardeners is plants that fail soon after placing in the garden or landscape. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the reasons so many flowers, vegetables, shrubs and trees don’t thrive after planting, and the remedies that will help gardeners have success with new plantings.
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Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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Thursday May 21, 2026
🦋The Butterfly Buffet - High Visual Imagery
Thursday May 21, 2026
Thursday May 21, 2026
Butterflies and hummingbirds are two of nature’s most welcome visitors in spring and summer. Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share some of the best perennials and annuals that bloom through the gardening season and provide not only color in your garden, but a buffet that butterflies and hummingbirds can’t resist!
🌺Ken & Lisa Lain, the Mountain Gardeners
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Wednesday May 20, 2026
🧑🌾 Confessions of a Garden Center Owner: How to Shop Like a Pro This Spring
Wednesday May 20, 2026
Wednesday May 20, 2026
Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain have been the successful owners of Watters Garden Center for many years, and they’ve built a loyal following of dedicated gardeners. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares how he trains his staff to be the most helpful for the many kinds of gardeners who visit the Center, so every gardener can be a success in the Central Highlands.
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Tuesday May 19, 2026
🍅The Deep-Plant Secret - Why Your Tomatoes Aren't Producing Like Ken’s
Tuesday May 19, 2026
Tuesday May 19, 2026
If you listen to Ken Lain talk about his big, heavily producing tomato plants, or maybe you’ve sampled his signature salsa made with home grown tomatoes, you might be asking, “How does he do that?” Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share Ken’s secrets for an amazing tomato (and other vegetables) crop, and answer more of this week’s garden questions.
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🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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Monday May 18, 2026
🌵The Set It and Forget It Garden: Stunning Cactus for Busy People
Monday May 18, 2026
Monday May 18, 2026
If you think cactus are just those saguaros you see on the way to Phoenix, you have a great surprise coming! If you want a garden that has many shapes, colors and sizes, blooms extravagantly, and takes very little maintenance, a cactus garden might be just the ticket for you! Best of all, many beautiful varieties thrive in our Central Highlands climate. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain has some great ideas to fill your landscape with these drought tolerant, easy care beauties.
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🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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Sunday May 17, 2026
Sunday May 17, 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:
🌹Five Fabulous Ways to Design with Roses
🌿 Q & A – Holding Hills with Honeysuckle and More
🌼 Why I'm a Flower Grower and Not a Vegetable Gardener
🌸 Perennial Flowers for Nonstop Blooms
🌿 Flowering Plants Animals NEVER Bother or Eat
🪴Top Time of Day to Water for Fresher Herbs from the Garden
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🎙️Ken & Lisa Lain, The Mountain Gardeners
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Saturday May 16, 2026
🪴Top Time of Day to Water for Fresher Herbs from the Garden
Saturday May 16, 2026
Saturday May 16, 2026
Just like fresh vegetables, fresh herbs from the garden add flavor and nutrition to your meals. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the best time of day to water your herbs for freshness and flavor!
🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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Friday May 15, 2026
🌿 Flowering Plants Animals NEVER Bother or Eat
Friday May 15, 2026
Friday May 15, 2026
One of the most frustrating things for gardeners is wild animals that undo all their hard work! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the best plants that provide color and beauty to your landscape but are not attractive to deer, javalina and other wild animals.
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Thursday May 14, 2026
🌸 Perennial Flowers for Nonstop Blooms
Thursday May 14, 2026
Thursday May 14, 2026
Perennials are a joy to any landscape – they not only provide wonderful blooms, but they come back year after year! Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share some of the best perennials that bloom through the gardening season and provide a great variety of beautiful colors for your garden.
🌺Ken & Lisa Lain, the Mountain Gardeners
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Wednesday May 13, 2026
🌼 Why I'm a Flower Grower and Not a Vegetable Gardener It
Wednesday May 13, 2026
Wednesday May 13, 2026
’s no secret that Mountain Gardener Ken Lain loves flowers of all kinds. In this segment, Ken shares why he gets so much joy from flowers of all kinds.
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Tuesday May 12, 2026
🌿 Q & A – Holding Hills with Honeysuckle and More
Tuesday May 12, 2026
Tuesday May 12, 2026
If you have some hills in your landscape, and you need some plants to stabilize the area, Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share some beautiful plants that will not only keep you landscape in one place, but add fragrance and beauty as well.
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🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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Monday May 11, 2026
🌹Five Fabulous Ways to Design with Roses
Monday May 11, 2026
Monday May 11, 2026
If you love the fragrance and beauty of roses, but you’re short on ideas to use them in your garden, Mountain Gardener Ken Lain has some great ideas for these colorful landscape staples.
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🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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Sunday May 10, 2026
Sunday May 10, 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:
🌹 Q & A – Planting the Perfect Rose Garden
🍅 Forcing Tomato & Pepper Plants to Set Fruit Early & Often
🌱 Growing Better Herbs & Vegetables in Containers
🌱 Interview With Shari LeGate - Dirt Matters: The Essential Guide to Soil Health for New Gardeners
🧑🌾 Hydrangea and Fountain Festival – Mother’s Day Weekend
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
#WattersGardenCenter, #WattersGardencenterAZ, #TheMountainGardener, #GardeningTips, #KenLain, #WattersGardenClasses, #SpringGardenChores, #PreparingforSpringPlanting, #WattersOnlineStore, #WattersOnlineExclusives, ##Roses, #RoseGarden, #CentralHighlandsRoses, #Tomatoes, #Peppers, #TomatoPepperFruits, #ContainerGardening, #Veggies&HerbsinYourContainerGarden, #BestContainerVegetables&Herbs, #ContainerGardenIdeas, #ShariLeGate, #DirtMatters, #ChristopherRichards, #Mother’sDay, #Hydrangea&FountainFestival, #GardenWaterFountains, #Hydrangeas
Saturday May 09, 2026
🧑🌾 Hydrangea and Fountain Festival – Mother’s Day Weekend
Saturday May 09, 2026
Saturday May 09, 2026
If you really want to “wow” your mom this Mother’s Day, bring her by Watters Garden Center for a visit during the Hydrangea and Fountain Festival and let her pick a gift she’ll really enjoy. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the way Watters remembers moms during this special weekend.
🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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