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
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
6 min
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.
May 16, 2023
May 16, 2023
10 min
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.
May 15, 2023
May 15, 2023
9 min
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.
May 14, 2023
May 14, 2023
58 min
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.
May 13, 2023
May 13, 2023
4 min
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.
May 12, 2023
May 12, 2023
9 min
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.
May 11, 2023
May 11, 2023
9 min
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.
May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023
6 min
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.
May 8, 2023
May 8, 2023
9 min
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.
May 7, 2023
May 7, 2023
59 min
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.
May 6, 2023
May 6, 2023
4 min
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.
May 5, 2023
May 5, 2023
9 min
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.
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
10 min
Animals like some plants in the garden as much as you do, but not after this show. We share the Top 10 Perennial flowers the javelina, deer, and rabbits will not touch. You will be a garden pro after this week's show.
May 3, 2023
May 3, 2023
6 min
The fragrance of a rose is intoxicating, especially after this show. We teach the different types of roses, how to plant each, sun, wind, soil that makes a rose bush want to thrive in the garden. You will be a rose pro after this week's show.
May 2, 2023
May 2, 2023
9 min
With hundreds of Tomatoes to plant, which is the best variety to grow in your gardens. We go deep into tomatoes, how to plant each and make them grow. You will be a Tomato pro after this weeks show.