

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 Apr 25, 2026
🍅 How to Grow Really Big Tomatoes This Spring
Saturday Apr 25, 2026
Saturday Apr 25, 2026
There’s not much better than a big juicy tomato fresh out of the garden for slicing, sandwiches and so much more. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares tips for selecting, planting and growing tomatoes for an abundant summer crop.
🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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Friday Apr 24, 2026
🪴Interview with John Murphy – 2026 Rock the Garden
Friday Apr 24, 2026
Friday Apr 24, 2026
John Murphy is passionate about feeding people, and Watters Garden Center supports his mission. His nonprofit, the "Make 100 Healthy Foundation,” evolved into the Prescott Food Forest and the Gardeners of Destiny Training program. They empower people to grow their own food for health and sustainability. With over 500 members, they cultivate a fellowship of gardeners, sharing produce with local pantries. John’s mission? To make our community healthier, one harvest at a time. Learn More at https://www.prescottfoodforest.com/
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Thursday Apr 23, 2026
🌿 Best Lavenders for Fragrance and Beauty
Thursday Apr 23, 2026
Thursday Apr 23, 2026
Part of the reason people love to visit Watters Garden Center is the fragrance that comes with all of those healthy, beautiful plants! Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share one of the most popular plants for Central Highlands gardens – Lavender. Lavender scents the garden with a heavenly aroma. Ken and Lisa will share the most fragrant varieties of Lavender and how to plant and care for them here.
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Wednesday Apr 22, 2026
🪴Insiders Garden Tips to the Best Spring Plants
Wednesday Apr 22, 2026
Wednesday Apr 22, 2026
The Central Highlands has a unique climate. Some plants grow incredibly well here, and others may struggle. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the best plants to make your garden a showplace this spring, and he won’t leave you without help! Information and care comes with every plant!
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Tuesday Apr 21, 2026
🌸 Q & A – Best Gardenia for Mountain Gardens
Tuesday Apr 21, 2026
Tuesday Apr 21, 2026
Yes, gardenias do grow in the Central Highlands! Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share what gardenia varieties do well here, and how to plant and care for them. Ken and Lisa will also answer other garden questions during this segment.
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Monday Apr 20, 2026
Behind the Scene Follower Bonus: Top Variety Tomatoes for Mountain Gardeners
Monday Apr 20, 2026
Monday Apr 20, 2026
One of summer's great delights is home grown tomatoes, fresh from the garden. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the best varieties for the Central Highlands, and how to plant and care for them for the best, earliest yields!
Monday Apr 20, 2026
🦋 Best Flowers of the Spring Planting Season
Monday Apr 20, 2026
Monday Apr 20, 2026
Want a spring garden full of flowers and plants pollinators such as butterflies, bees and hummingbirds love? Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the best spring shrubs, trees and flowers with blooms that will fill your garden with color and pollinators!
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Sunday Apr 19, 2026
Sunday Apr 19, 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:
🥕Vegetable Soil Prep for Maximum Growth
🌳 Q & A - Why Evergreen Oaks Turn Yellow in Spring
🍷 Watters Sip and Shop Wednesday
🌳 5 Reasons to Update Your Landscape
🦋 Trees that Save the Pollinators
🪴When is Lilac Planting Season?
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Saturday Apr 18, 2026
🪴When is Lilac Planting Season?
Saturday Apr 18, 2026
Saturday Apr 18, 2026
Lilacs are such a welcome spring boost with their beautiful blooms and heavenly fragrance. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the best planting time for these landscape must haves!
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Friday Apr 17, 2026
Behind the Scene Follower Bonus: Glow in the Dark Firefly Petunia
Friday Apr 17, 2026
Friday Apr 17, 2026
It's always fun to have something new and different in your garden! Watters Garden Center is bringing to the Southwest this year the Firefly Petunia, a beautiful white Petunia that when the lights are turned out, glows in the dark! Don't miss out on this innovative new flower!
Friday Apr 17, 2026
🦋 Trees that Save the Pollinators
Friday Apr 17, 2026
Friday Apr 17, 2026
Pollinators are crucial to the health of plants and flowers, but they are having a rough time with insecticides, and growth that shrinks habitat. Planting flowering trees for pollinators gives them shelter and food. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares tips for selecting, planting and growing trees that pollinators will love for years to come!
🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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Thursday Apr 16, 2026
🌳 5 Reasons to Update Your Landscape
Thursday Apr 16, 2026
Thursday Apr 16, 2026
Spring is here and gardeners are outside! While you’re planning for the season, take a look at your landscape – it might be time to update! Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share the reasons to spruce up your landscape for enjoyment, refreshment and curb appeal.
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Wednesday Apr 15, 2026
🍷 Watters Sip and Shop Wednesday
Wednesday Apr 15, 2026
Wednesday Apr 15, 2026
Watters Sip and Shop events are becoming more and more popular as a place for gardeners to visit and see the latest in plants, trees and flowers. Join us tonight for a sip or two of wine, a visit with your garden friends, and a look at what’s new in the garden center!
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Tuesday Apr 14, 2026
🌳 Q & A - Why Evergreen Oaks Turn Yellow in Spring
Tuesday Apr 14, 2026
Tuesday Apr 14, 2026
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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Monday Apr 13, 2026
🥕Vegetable Soil Prep for Maximum Growth
Monday Apr 13, 2026
Monday Apr 13, 2026
Would you like to plant vegetables that are the envy of your neighborhood? It starts with soil preparation! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the ingredients for super soil preparation for a spectacular vegetable garden!
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