Mountain Gardener with Ken & Lisa

Dancing For the Stars - Alex Heinemann Boys & Girls Club

Season 7 of Dancing for the Stars is August 25 & 26; not just anyone will be dancing in the cast this year.  Alex Heinemann explains the Boys and Girls Clubs of Prescott and Prescott Valley, How they are doing, and this year's dancing climax in August.  You will be a dancing pro after this week's show. DancingForTheStars.net

Fragrant Flowers that Attract Hummingbirds and Butterflies

Hummingbirds have their favorite flowers.  Most are the most stunning in the gardens.  We share the Top 10 hummingbird and butterfly flowers that are pretty and easy to grow.  You will be a blooming pro after this week's show.

 

The Most Beautiful Plants of Spring

Some plants are more vivacious than others, you just can't look away.  We share the most beautiful bloomers of the spring season to riotous waves of color.  You will be a garden pro after this week's show. 

Top 10 Roses for Mountain Gardens

Roses can be confusing, but not after this week.  Each variety is simplified so you will know exactly the kind of rose perfect for your gardens.  You will be a rose blooming pro after this week's show. 

 

How Far to Space Tomatoes & Peppers in the Garden

It's easy to plant vegetable gardens close together when plants are young.  A garden jungle takes over the summer garden. You will know exactly how far apart to plant your tomatoes and peppers.  You will be a vegetable garden pro after this week's show. 

Why Tomato Fruits Crack on the Vine

Growing vegetables at higher elevations change the way plants react in the garden.  Tomatoes are notorious for cracking and having tough skins.  After this podcast, you will have insider tips to grow big juicy tomatoes without a blemish.  You will be a tomato-growing pro after this week's show. 

Growing Better Tomatoes in the Garden

Tomatoes are the number one vegetable grown by Americans. Some are more successful than others. After this week's show you will have a Top 10 list for a truly successful tomato garden this year. You will be a tomato pro after this week's show.

How to Water Healthy Plants in the Gardens

Irrigation and proper water is the most critical task for healthy plants.  We share the best time of day, best irrigation, and best method for plants that thrive in the garden. You will be a garden pro after this week's show. 

Growing Better Tomatoes in the Garden

Tomatoes are the number one vegetable grown by Americans. Some are more successful than others. After this week's show you will have a Top 10 list for a truly successful tomato garden this year.  You will be a tomato pro after this week's show.  

Top 10 Perennials that Outshine the Rest

Not all flowers are created equal when it comes to flowers, fragrance, and beauty.  After this show, you will have the Top 10 most beautiful flowers that come back for years of perennial enjoyment.  You will be a flower pro after this week's show. 

Top 10 Evergreens that Grow FAST!

You will have the Top 10 Evergreens for fast private gardens and how to grow them even faster. You will be a privacy garden pro after this week's show. 

How to Plant & Water the Garden

In this show we share when to start a garden, how to plant and water, and more.  We go deep into spring gardens this week. You will be a garden pro after this week's show. 

Animal Proof Your Gardens from Deer, Javelina and Rabbits

Animals like your gardens as much as you do.  In this show, we share the top 10 flowers that are animal-proof and how to get them to grow.  You will be a garden pro after this week's show. 

Why Shopping Small Really Matters in Business

Supporting your family-run business is important for communities.  In this show, we share how and why you can support your neighborhood garden center.  You will be a garden pro after this week's show. 

How New Plants are Introduced Each Year

The foremost creator of new Southwest plants introduced each year comes from Tucson.  In this interview we talk to Chris Shipley, Civano Grower, and how they patent so many new plants.  You will be a garden pro after this week show.