Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain

The Ultimate Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden

In this episode, Ken and Lisa Lain of Watters Garden Center share how to achieve the ultimate butterfly and hummingbird garden. Hear about some of the best blooming plants for attracting pollinators throughout the gardening season. From hardy native favorites to vibrant flowering perennials, these plants provide both beauty and a reliable food source for welcome garden visitors. Tune in if you have been wanting a yard filled with color, blooms, and nonstop activity! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ [https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/] Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ [https://facebook.com/CAST11AZ] Follow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/ [https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/]

Why Your Tomatoes Aren’t Producing

In this episode, Ken and Lisa Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott offer an explanation of why your tomatoes aren't producing. They'll share tomato-growing techniques that can lead to healthier plants, stronger growth, and better production throughout the season. They also tackle common rose issues gardeners notice this time of year. Whether you’re growing vegetables, flowers, or both, tune in for practical tips here that every gardener can use. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ [https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/] Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ [https://facebook.com/CAST11AZ] Follow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/ [https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/]

Perennial Flowers for Nonstop Blooms

In this episode, Ken and Lisa Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share perennial flowers for nonstop blooms. Perennials bring lasting beauty to the garden, returning year after year with fresh color and texture. They also cover a few eye-catching varieties that thrive locally and add long-lasting appeal to flower beds and containers alike. If you’re looking for plants that offer reliable color with less replanting each season, this conversation is worth listening to. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ [https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/] Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ [https://facebook.com/CAST11AZ] Follow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/ [https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/]

Holding Hills with Honeysuckle and More

In this episode, Ken and Lisa Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss holding hills with honeysuckle and more. If you’re struggling with problem areas in the landscape, this segment offers a few natural solutions worth considering. They'll also explain how beneficial insects like ladybugs can help control aphids while also tackling common rose concerns gardeners often notice this time of year. Tune in to hear the beautiful plant options for stabilizing hillsides while adding fragrance and color to the landscape.  Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ [https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/] Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ [https://facebook.com/CAST11AZ] Follow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/ [https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/]

Growing Better Herbs & Vegetables in Containers

In this episode, Ken and Lisa Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss growing better herbs & vegetables in containers. They'll walk through the essentials, from proper drainage to choosing the right container size. They also cover soil preparation, watering techniques, and how to successfully combine multiple plants in one pot. If your containers haven’t turned out the way you expected, this might explain why. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ [https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/] Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ [https://facebook.com/CAST11AZ] Follow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/ [https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/]