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Mountain Gardener with Ken LainThe Story of Holiday Gift Cards at Watters Garden CenterIn this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares the story of holiday gift cards at Watters Garden Center. Learn how the team built a sophisticated online gift-card system complete with custom designs, scheduled delivery, and personal messages. Explore why this upgraded system fulfills a long-held dream and opens the door to a new level of convenience. Also, they hint at a new feature on the horizon, promising it will make gifting even more surprising!Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook:
2025-11-2804 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainThe Seasonal Changes Found at a Garden CenterIn this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, chats about the seasonal changes found at Watters Garden Center. Garden centers in four-season climates experience seasonal changes in their plant inventory which mean the products offered shift dramatically throughout the year. As we shift into fall, what types of plant can you expect to find at Watters? Listen in to find out.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram:
2025-09-1203 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainGarden Classes and Events at Watters Garden CenterIn this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses upcoming events and educational opportunities offered at the Garden Center. He talks about upcoming gardening classes in July and August and the Sip and Shop event on July 24th. Listen to hear about the upcoming events happening at Watters Garden Center.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/
2025-07-1804 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainRabbit-Proof Plants Perfect for Every GardenIn this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center share rabbit-proof plants that are perfect for every garden. Lisa has a long history with Watters Garden Center, and she has some great practical advice for gardeners dealing with hungry wildlife. Learn all about the best plants like Gaillardia and Agastache that are animal-resistant to create a vibrant garden that the animals won't eat.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow...
2025-07-0210 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainLearn from the Experts at Watters Garden CenterIn this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, highlights the expertise available at Watters Garden Center. He particularly emphasizes a free garden class taught on fruit trees by horticultural expert Chris Arthur. Learn key takeaways on general fruit care, the importance of staking trees, and more.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/
2025-06-2704 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainTop 10 Screening Plants for Windy LocationsIn this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss the top 10 screening plants for windy locations. Check out the tall, robust plants, such as Red Tip Photinia and native Silverberry, that will help lessen the wind in your garden while also providing great privacy screening. Also, learn about diagnosing plant issues with Watters and get advice on watering new lawns.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on...
2025-06-1609 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainThe Best Garden Club in ArizonaIn this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares the benefits of garden clubs and highlights two specific clubs: Alta Vista Garden Club and Watters Garden Club. He highlights the Alta Vista Garden Club's biennial garden tour on June 21st which will feature five diverse gardens to showcase different gardening personalities. Then he focuses on the Watters Garden Club which offers resources, gardening advice, and great plant opportunities. Listen in to learn more about both clubs and what they have to offer.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/
2025-06-1304 min
The Shit No One Tells You About WritingMay Bonus EpisodeIn the first part of this month’s bonus episode, Carly Watters interviews Anna Mitchael, an accomplished author and copywriter. Anna discusses her writing journey, experiences in magazine publishing, and the art of storytelling through vignettes. They discuss the importance of building relationships in the writing community, the unique format of vignettes in Anna's latest book, and the nuances of ghostwriting. Anna shares her insights on creativity, overcoming fear, and the challenges of the publishing process, offering valuable advice for aspiring writers. Carly and Anna explore the complexities of personal triggers, the challenges of storytelling, and the realities of th...
2025-05-262h 32
The Shit No One Tells You About WritingWhy Plot and Specificity are a Query Letter's Best FriendsIn this episode of Books with Hooks, hosts Bianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra welcome querying author Debbie Whittall to discuss her query letter for her debut novel, 'Linda/Linda.' Carly and CeCe address the challenges of representing a quiet novel in a query format. The discussion transitions to the pages of the manuscript, highlighting the strengths of Debbie's writing and the need for a more engaging presentation of her story's drama. The critique discusses the complexities of character relationships, particularly focusing on characters in Debbie’s novel. The hosts offer advice on exploring themes of sapphic ro...
2025-04-1749 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainTop 10 Bloomers in Spring GardensIn this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss the top 10 bloomers in spring gardens. Learn all about waxed amaryllis bulbs, dwarf and specialized fruit trees, blooming trees, and cool-season vegetables and herbs. Plus you'll get a sneak peak at some other great spring bloomers arriving at Watters Garden Center now!Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...
2025-04-0909 min
The Shit No One Tells You About WritingMarch Bonus EpisodeIn the first part of this month’s bonus episode, Carly Watters interviews Bailey Hannah, a Canadian romance author known for her ‘Wells Ranch’ series. They talk about Bailey’s experience with going from self-publishing to traditional publishing, the importance of quality editing, and the impact of social media platforms like BookTok on author success. Bailey shares insights into her writing process, the emotional connections she forms with readers at conventions, and her inspirations as a writer. Near the end of the interview, Bailey offers valuable advice for aspiring authors to simply write their stories.The conversation shifts w...
2025-03-311h 47Mountain Gardener with Ken LainHow to Grow California Poppy and Their Companion PlantsIn this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center chat about the California Poppy and their companion plants. Watters is getting lots of new plants right now along with California poppies, delphiniums are arriving, and many other fun spring plants that grow along with poppies. Which plants like to grow with poppies? Listen in to find out!Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https...
2025-03-2610 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainNewest Trees for Stunning Landscape and How to Plant ThemIn this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott chat about the newest trees for stunning landscape and how to plant them. New trees have arrived to Watters Garden Center. Listen into this episode to learn how to plant those trees and create a stunning landscape.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/
2025-02-2609 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainGrow Your Green Thumb for Free at Watters Garden CenterIn this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about the free garden classes offered at Watters Garden Center. Grow your green thumb with all the wonderful free garden classes starting this month. What are the class topics coming up? Listen in to find out.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/
2025-01-1704 min
The Shit No One Tells You About WritingPlaying to Your Strengths as a WriterIn today’s episode, Bianca interviews Emmy award-winning journalist and bestselling author, Kate Fagan, about her debut novel, The Three Lives of Cate Kay. Kate shares how she originally came to listen to the podcast, as well as the details of her journey to publication (which included querying podcast host, Carly Watters). Bianca and Kate go on to discuss the unique structure of the novel that reads like a memoir featuring multiple POVs. Kate shares insights on the creative process behind her ambitious storytelling and how she played to her strengths as a writer. She del...
2025-01-0233 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainGarden Innovator of the Year goes to Watters Garden CenterIn this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener is excited to announce that Watters Garden Center was recognized as Garden Innovator of the Year. Watters brings so many great products and ideas for any gardeners needs. Listen in to learn more about this well-deserved recognition.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/
2024-08-1604 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainGarden Classes Free for the Learning at Watters Garden CenterIn this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses the free gardening classes at Watters Garden Center. Classes are every Saturday morning and will teach you all you need to know about gardening in the Prescott area. So what classes are coming up this August? Listen in to find out.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/
2024-08-0204 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainAttend a FREE Garden Class at Watters Garden CenterIn this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about the free garden classes being offered at Watters Garden Center this summer. Learn about great trees and how to care for them this August. Offered every Saturday at 9:30 am. Listen in to hear about the upcoming classes.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/
2024-07-2605 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainAttend a FREE Garden Class at Watters Garden CenterIn this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about the free gardening classes at Watters Garden Center. Learn tips and tricks all year round from the garden center to have a beautiful healthy yard. So what classes are coming up at Watters Garden Center? Listen in to find out.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/
2024-07-1904 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainFree Summer Garden Classes at Watters Garden CenterIn this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about the free summer garden classes offered at Watters Garden Center. Need to learn more about gardening? Check out the great gardening classes offered this summer!Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/
2024-07-0504 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainGarden Research Beyond a Google Search for Better PlantsIn this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses going beyond a Google Search for Better Plants. Did you know that Watters Garden Center brings the best quality plants you can get your hands on? Listen in and learn what sets Watters apart from the rest!Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/
2024-04-1204 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainWhy 62 Years in the Family Business MattersIn this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener discusses why 62 years in the family business matters. Watters Garden Center is celebrating 62 years of serving the community and bringing the best of everything gardening has to offer. From beautiful plants and flowers to high-quality plant care products and beautiful planters and more, Watters Garden has a long-standing tradition of being the best. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram:
2024-03-1504 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainBlooms Ahead! Unleash the Power of SpringIn this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share how to unleash the power of spring blooms! Great plants are in at Watters with beautiful blooms. How can you leverage all these wonderful spring blooms for a beautiful garden?Listen in to find out.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: ...
2024-02-2109 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainGardening Classes at Watters Garden CenterIn this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, talks about the gardening classes being offered at Watters Garden Center. The classes are free and are every Saturday from 9:30 am-10:30 am and cover a variety of topics. Want to learn about gardening? Listen in to learn more and then visit wattersgardencenter.com to see the full list of classes!Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM.L...
2024-02-0904 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainFree Garden Classes at Watters Garden CenterIn this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, talks about the free garden classes being offered at Watters Garden Center. The classes are held every Saturday from9:30 am-10:30 am and will cover topics about planting, landscaping, plant care and more. What are the January topics? Listen in to find out.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: h...
2024-01-1904 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainCreative Ways to Use Beautiful Garden PotteryIn this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss creative ways to use beautiful garden pottery. Despite being winter, Watters has received lots of pottery for the spring. Already found yourself wishing for those bright and fun colors? Now's the time to go check out all the options. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: h...
2023-12-2009 min
Further Together the ORAU PodcastMeet Daniel Watters: NASA NPP Fellow and global storm chaserDaniel Watters, a NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellow at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, is a global storm chaser. Fortunately, he can chase storms from the comfort of being behind a computer screen. Watters studies global precipitation using satellites, specifically focused on comparing data between satellites and RADAR systems. Daniel, who is from England, talks to host Michael Holtz about cultural adjustments to life in Huntsville, how he cultivated his interest in science, applying to the NASA NPP, and so much more. Listen to learn more about Watters's mission. To learn more about the NASA NPP, visit https...
2023-11-0824 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainInsider Garden Tips, Tricks and AdviceIn this episode, Ken Lain of Watters Garden Center shares insider garden tips, tricks, and advice. Everyone at Watters Garden Center looks at the behind the scenes of growers of their plants to ensure they are getting high quality plants that will succeed. Learn the behind the scense on what they do to make sure you are getting the best plants avaialable!Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM.
2023-10-2704 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainYear End Garden Class for Healthier PlantsIn this episode, Ken Lain talks about the gardening classes offered at Watters Garden Center. As we near the end of October, Watters is winding down the 2023 free gardening classes. Did you miss a class? Do you need a tip? Take a look at previous episodes and learn all you need to know about gardening from gardening classes and podcast episodes. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM.
2023-10-2004 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainLisa’s New Plants for Autumn 2023Lisa Watters-Lain is ready for autumn with a new selection of plants, including pansies, violas, snapdragons, dusty miller, alyssum, sumac, and more! Listen in to hear about all the wonderful plants you can get at Watters Garden Center this autumn!Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Face...
2023-09-2709 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainBest Privacy Screen Arizona Cypress or Deodar CedarIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about the best privacy screens and whether Arizona Cypress or Deodar Cedar is better. Learn about both plants and make the choice that works best for your yard! Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Center's website at: www.WattersGardenCenter.com.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-garden...
2023-09-0610 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainPerennial Flowers that Draw in Hummingbirds and ButterfliesIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about perennial flowers that draw in hummingbirds. Here is a great list of 7 key flowers that hummingbirds are especially fond of. You'll be a hummingbird pro after this week's show.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Center's website at: www.WattersGardenCenter.com.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/m...
2023-09-0110 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainTrumpet Vine and How to Grow ItIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share how to grow Trumpet Vine in Arizona. Flowers on this heat, wind, and sun-loving plant that blooms all summer long is a hummingbird's dream. You'll be a vining pro after this week's show.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Center's website at: www.WattersGardenCenter.com.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11:
2023-08-3110 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainHow to Save Money at a Garden CenterIn this episode, get some great tips on saving money at a Garden Center! Late summer is a prime time to save money and Watters Garden Center is holding their annual Monsoon Madness Plant Sale!Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Center's website at: www.WattersGardenCenter.com.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebo...
2023-08-2706 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainPretty Blooming Trees Best Planted in SummerIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about pretty blooming trees that prefer planting in warm summer soil. You will be a blooming tree pro after this week's show.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Center's website at: www.WattersGardenCenter.com.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebo...
2023-08-1910 min
Mountain Gardener with Ken LainBest Water Practice for Large Container GardensSummer is here and plants are growing like crazy. In this episode, learn the best watering practices for large container gardens from Ken Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott, AZ.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Center's website at: www.WattersGardenCenter.com.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: http...
2023-08-1809 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainPreventing Monsoon Weed and Erosion ControlIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about preventing monsoon weeds and erosion control. Summer rains are ferocious. Some are so strong they wash away hills, driveways, and raised beds. With the summer heat, the weeds grow twice as fast. In this episode, Ken and Lisa share how to deal with weeds and retain garden soil in the landscape. You'll be a garden pro after this week's show.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am...
2023-08-1710 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainTop Vines that Cover Tree Stumps in the Yard : Watters PodcastIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about the top vines that cover tree stumps in the yard. These vines grow fast and last for years. Train them to cover an old stump, post, or barbed wire fence, or simply crawl across the ground. You will be a vining pro after this week's show.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. L...
2023-08-1710 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainThe Biggest Perennial Flowers of SummerIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk all about the biggest perennial flowers of summer. The biggest boldest flowers of the year are grown now. Ken and Lisa share the best of the best for big bold flowers now through fall. You will be a summer blooming pro after this week's show.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Center's website at: ww...
2023-08-1210 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainTop 10 Edible Plants, Trees, Figs, Berries to Plant in SummerIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share the top 10 edible plants, trees, figs, and berries to plant this summer. #Fruiting plants root quickly through the warm summer soil. This is the ideal season to #plant in the yard, setting the stage for a super #harvest. You will be a fruit plant pro after this week's show!Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Cent...
2023-08-0510 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainWhy Leaves Turn Brown on Summer PlantsIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share why leaves turn brown on summer plants. Summer heat is tough on tender new foliage plants. Often brown leaf tips on scorched leaves altogether are simply symptoms. This episode shares insider tips on why summer leaf scorch is real and how to bring plants back to health. You will be a garden pro after this week's show.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays...
2023-08-0310 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainXeriscape Landscapes for Easy BeautyIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about xeriscape landscapes for easy beauty. It is possible to have a stunning yard with less maintenance, work, and water. Ken and Lisa share simple techniques that help your summer garden sine. You will be a plant pro after this week's show.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Center's website at: www.WattersGardenCenter.co...
2023-07-2910 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainTop Shade Trees for the Verde ValleyIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott the top shade trees for the Verde Valley. Trees in Verde Valley grow fast and in this segment they share the Top10Trees.com that grow the fastest in Camp Verde, Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Jerome, and Sedona. You will be a shade tree pro after this show!Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Center's website at: ww...
2023-07-2709 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainHow to Care for Summer Wildflowers: Watters PodcastIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share how to care for summer wildflowers. Wildflowers in summer are at their peak. In this episode, learn how to get the most out of your flowers for years of riotous enjoyment. You will be a wildflower pro after this week's show.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram...
2023-07-2509 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainShade Trees that Keep the Backyard CoolIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about shade trees to keep the backyard cool. There is nothing better than the shade of a tree in summer. In this episode, we share the best shade trees for the backyard. Small trees for the back patio and narrow shade trees for the side yard. You'll be a shade tree pro after this week's show.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8...
2023-07-2209 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainThe Best Summer Blooming Shrubs in the Backyard: Watters PodcastIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about the best blooming shrubs for your backyard this summer. Give that summer garden a lift that outshines the rest in the summer heat. This list of Top10Shrubs.com bloom bright and thrives when spring plants fade. You will be a summer-blooming pro after this week's show!Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram:
2023-07-1906 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainHow to Grow a Backyard Crape MyrtleIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share how to grow a crape myrtle in your backyard. The summer garden is crape myrtle's time to shine. No other shrub has such a bright flower that loves the heat and wind when other shrubs fade. You'll be a crape myrtle pro after this week's show!Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Center's website at...
2023-07-1309 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainLisa’s Blooming Shrubs of SummerIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about blooming shrubs of summer. Summer is a time for beautiful blooms and there are many shrubs that can add color and interest to your garden. In this video, Lisa Watters-Lain shares her favorite summer blooming shrubs. You'll be a summer shrub pro after this show.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Center's website at...
2023-07-0807 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainHow to Increase Fruit Tree HealthIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share how to increase fruit tree health. Fruit trees are a great way to add beauty and productivity to your yard. But in order to produce healthy, delicious fruit, they need to be properly cared for. In this week's show, Ken shows how to produce healthy fruit trees. You'll be a fruit tree pro after this week's program.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays...
2023-07-0606 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainDazzling Summer Garden ColorsIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about dazzling summer garden colors! Lisa shares all of her favorite brilliantly colored flowers for the summer garden. You'll be a summer flower pro after this show.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Center's website at: www.WattersGardenCenter.com.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener...
2023-07-0109 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainHow to Force Roses to Bloom Again and AgainIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about how to force roses to bloom over and over. Learn how to stimulate continuous blooming, it's essential to provide these roses with proper care. After this show you'll be a rose care expert.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Center's website at: www.WattersGardenCenter.com.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11...
2023-06-2910 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainTop 10 Shrubs for Summer FragranceIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about the top 10 shrubs for summer fragrance. These #shrubs thrive in summer and the more sun they get the more flowers they produce. You will be a summer blooming pro after this week's show.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Center's website at: www.WattersGardenCenter.com.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11...
2023-06-2409 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainTop 10 Screening Plants for Windy LocationsIn this segment, Lia and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about the top 10 screening plants for windy locations. The best views in town are at the top of the hill, but they are also the windiest. Ken and Lisa cover how to plant in windy locations and the toughest of the tough plants that block while looking great. You will be a privacy plant pro after this week's show.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again...
2023-06-2210 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainPerennials that Love Summer BloomingIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about summer perennials that love blooming in the summer. Some flowers prefer summer sunshine, heat, wind, and the brightness of each day. You will have a list of the toughest and how to plant each after this week's episode.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Center's website at: www.WattersGardenCenter.com.List...
2023-06-1710 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainTop 10 Perennial Groundcovers for HillsidesIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share a list of the top 10 perennial groundcovers for hillsides. Learn which plants will help control erosion and soil retention. Learn how to grow those groundcovers quickly. After this week's show, you'll be a pro on groundcovers for years of enjoyment to come!Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Center's website at: www.WattersGardenCenter.co...
2023-06-1510 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainSummer Flowers that Bloom in SunIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss summer flowers that bloom in the brutal sun. June is a perennial month, and the toughest flowers show off in the heat. You will have a list of the top 10 perennial flowers and why they are so much better than your grandparents' bloomers. You will be a summer flower pro after this week's show.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on...
2023-06-1007 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainFastest Growing Trees for Fathers Day ShadeIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share all about the fastest-growing trees for Father's Day shade. Shade makes everything in the gardens better. In this episode, learn about the fastest-growing trees for decades of backyard shade to come. You'll be a shade tree pro after this week's show!Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Center's website at: www.WattersGardenCenter.com.
2023-06-0810 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainTop 10 Cactus & Agave for Mountain LandscapesIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about the top 10 cactus and agave plants for mountain landscapes. Few cacti and agave thrive in mountain gardens, but not after this list of show-stopping plants ready for years of enjoyment. You will be a cactus and agave pro after this week's show!Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Center's website at: www.WattersGarden...
2023-06-0310 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainWhen an Aspen Branch Dies & WhyIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss Aspen trees and explain why one tree from a cluster dies, and how to treat it without losing the others in the cluster. You will be an Aspen Tree pro after this week's show.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Center's website at: www.WattersGardenCenter.com.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11...
2023-06-0110 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainFragrant Flowers that Attract Hummingbirds and ButterfliesIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss fragrant flowers that attract butterflies into your yard. Which flowers should you plant? How do you get those hummingbirds and butterflies to the yard? Listen in to learn more!Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Center's website at: www.WattersGardenCenter.com.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/moun...
2023-05-2658 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainInsider Tips to Growing Terrific TomatoesIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share insider tips to growing terrific tomatoes. Just one of these insider tips grow more tomatoes, do all three, and you will donate the extra to the local food banks. You will be a tomato pro after this week's show.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Center's website at: www.WattersGardenCenter.com.List...
2023-05-2510 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainThe Most Beautiful Plants of SpringIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott tell us about the most beautiful plant 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.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Center's website at: ww...
2023-05-2010 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainHow Far to Space Tomatoes & Peppers in the GardenIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss how far to space tomatoes & pepper 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.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA...
2023-05-1810 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainLisa’s Perennial Flowers that Outshine the RestIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott tell us about perennial flowers 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.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am...
2023-05-1310 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainCan Roses Grow in a Big Container?In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott tell us if roses can grow in a bigger container. The short answer is Yes! And perhaps easier and better than directly in the Landscape. Learn the tips to make your Rose grow well and last many years. After this show, you’ll be a Container Rose Pro!Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Center's websit...
2023-05-1106 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainHot New Tomatoes for the Spring GardensIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott tell us about the hot new tomatoes for the spring gardens. Tomato planting season is here with many sweeter new introductions. Patio Tomatoes, determinant, indeterminant, heirloom, and hybrids are covered in this show, as how to grow the most tomatoes in your garden this year. You will be a tomato pro after this week's show!Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on...
2023-04-2909 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainHow Deep to Make a Raised Bed for VegetablesIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about how deep to make a raised bed for vegetables. The top question is answered for raised bed gardens. We cover the ideal depth, the best flowers and vegetables to grow, and more. You will be a Garden Bed pro after this week's show!Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Center's website at: www.Watter...
2023-04-2710 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainTop 10 Fragrant Shrubs of SpringIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share their top 10 fragrant shrubs of spring. Become an expert on spring flowers that smell better than others and how to plant them. After this show, you'll be a shrub-blooming pro!Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Center's website at: www.WattersGardenCenter.com.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/m...
2023-04-2209 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainWhat is That Pretty Yellow Shrub?In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about the pretty yellow shrub you might see in the area. Spring is a time of rebirth, growth, and fragrance. Learn the brightest of the spring bloomers and how to keep the fragrance growing.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Center's website at: www.WattersGardenCenter.com.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11...
2023-04-2009 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainLisa’s Better-Growing LavenderIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott tell us about Lisa's better-growing Lavendar. Learn when spring planting is in full gear, what different types of lavender are there, what Ken and Lisa's favorite perennials are, and more.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Center's website at: www.WattersGardenCenter.com.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/moun...
2023-04-1509 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainReady, Set, WaterIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott teach us about when to know it's time to irrigate. Learn when the best time to start your water system is, how to increase your fruit production, and more.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Center's website at: www.WattersGardenCenter.com.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-garde...
2023-04-1310 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainGrowing LilacsIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott teach us about growing lilacs. Learn if lilacs grow well in your area, will grapes grow and produce fruit in a container, where to find 12-15' Pinon Pine, and more.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Center's website at: www.WattersGardenCenter.com.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/m...
2023-04-0609 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainLisa’s Cactus That Grow HereIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott tell us about Lisa's Cactus that live here. Learn about Canytuff, Flipside Chaste Tree, what new cactus is at the garden center, and more.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Center's website at: www.WattersGardenCenter.com.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-garden...
2023-04-0110 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainWhy Isn't My Crape Myrtle Blooming?In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott explain why your Crape Myrtle isn't blooming. Learn why your Crape Myrtle and Tumpet Vine isn't showing signs of life, how to reseed spots in your lawn, What to do if your Photinia has black spots, and more.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Center's website at: www.WattersGardenCenter.com.Listen to Mountain Gardener on...
2023-03-3008 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainLisa’s Early Spring Blooming PerennialsIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott tell us about early spring blooming Perennials. Learn how early spring bloomers are great for pollinators such as Candytuft, Columbine, California Poppy, and more.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Center's website at: www.WattersGardenCenter.com.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-garden...
2023-03-2509 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainRose VarietiesIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott explain Rose Varieties in Under 2 Minutes. Learn when Ornamental Grasses need to be cut back, the difference between Shrub Roses and Tea Roses, which grow best in a container, and more.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Center's website at: www.WattersGardenCenter.com.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/m...
2023-03-2309 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainTop 10 Blooming Trees of SpringIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott tell us about Lisa’s top 10 blooming trees of spring. Learn about spring-blooming trees like Redbud, Vanilla Twist, White Blooms, Ruby Falls, and more.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Center's website at: www.WattersGardenCenter.com.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardenin...
2023-03-1810 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainNew LawnsIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott teach us how to make a new lawn. Learn what flowers, plants, and trees are at the Watters Garden Center, when to reseed your lawn, which evergreens are good for screening, how to transport roses from ground to container, and more.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Check out Watters Garden Center's website at: www.WattersGardenCenter.com....
2023-03-1610 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainLisa’s Spring FlowersIn this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott teach us about Rhododendrons and other spring flowers. Learn what new spring plants have arrived at Watters Garden Center like Redbuds, Rhododendrons, Peonies, and more.Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11...
2023-02-2510 min
Mountain Gardener with Ken LainWhat Triggers Plants to Bloom and Grow in Spring? - Ken Lain, Watters Garden Center of Prescott, AZ.What Triggers Plants to Bloom and Grow in Spring? Ken Lain, our Mountain Gardener of Watters Garden Center of Prescott, AZ. answers this question. LISTEN IN.Early spring shrubs announce their arrival in bright pink, yellow and red colors. Waves of blossoms progress through summer. Why do some plants wake up early from their deciduous slumber? How do you protect early spring flowers from snow and frost? You will be a shrubbery pro after this week's show. Watters Garden Center WebsiteFollow CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook...
2022-03-1157 min
Mountain Gardener with Ken LainStellar Wildflowers Growing Wild in the Backyard: Watters Garden CenterReady, set, grow! Late winter is the ideal window to start wildflower seed outdoors, but you can’t just chuck them in the landscape and expect success. We share all the local tips that ensure these bloomers blossom beautifully. You’ll know the best seed, soils, food, and techniques that bring on the color this spring.Watters Garden Center Website: https://wattersgardencenter.com/Follow CAST11 Podcast Facebook at: https://facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow CAST11 Podcast Channel at: https://cast11.buzzsprout.com
2022-02-0459 min
Mountain Gardener with Ken LainBest Evergreens that Only Look Better in the Winter ColdAfter the first storms of winter, some plants look even better in the cold. Short days and cold nights bring out the most in Conifers like spruce and pine, with even more drama from Broadleaf Evergreens like Nandina, Holly, and Red Tipped Photinia. In this week's show, we cover the plants that only look better through the cold of Winter. You will be an evergreen pro, after this week's show.Follow Watters Garden Center Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/WattersGardenCenterWatters Garden Center Website: https://wattersgardencenter.com/
2021-12-1858 min
Mountain Gardener with Ken LainHow to Plant a New Evergreen Conifer Tree for the HolidaysEvergreens and the winter holiday seasons are as natural as Santa Clause for Christmas, and you plant a new tree right now. With this show, you will have the insider tips and tricks that ensure garden success all while brightening the holidays both inside and outside your home. You are going to be a winter planting pro after this week's show.Follow Watters Garden Center Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/WattersGardenCenterWatters Garden Center Website: https://wattersgardencenter.com/Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on...
2021-12-1358 minMountain Gardener with Ken LainBest Living Christmas Trees and How to Plant ThemGardeners are breaking tradition with the cut & toss tree and using fresh living trees for the Christmas festivities, then planting their tree in the Landscape after the holiday fun is over. In this show, we share which Living Christmas trees are best and how to plant them for years of holiday enjoyment. You will be a living evergreen pro after this week's show.Follow Watters Garden Center Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/WattersGardenCenterWatters Garden Center Website: https://wattersgardencenter.com/Follow the CAST11 Po...
2021-12-0558 min
The Power Of WeirdEpisode 1-19: Ed WattersToday I sit down with a long time podcaster and a man of many talents, Ed Watters. After a potentially fatal back injury, Ed made the tough decision to move forward in life and be the man he is, and not the man he used to be. He is the host of the Dead America podcast and an all around cool guy!How to contact Ed:DeadAmerica.websiteThis episode of The Power Of Weird is brought to you by The Spectrum Perspective, Communication Training For The Modern Business! Visit TheSpectrumPerspective.com online for...
2021-10-291h 21
The Business of FamilySean Lang & Jeff Watters - Appointing a Non-Family CEO & Selling a 5th Generation BusinessThe Lang family recruited Jeff Watters as the first outside CEO to lead Ainsworth Pet Nutrition in it's 5 generations. Sean Lang and Jeff Watters worked together, partnering with a private equity firm to scale the $100m per year business into a $2 billion dollar exit over the space of a decade.
This story covers not only leadership succession within a family business but also ownership succession and how the family have stayed together and united around a family office in the absence of an operating company.
Standout Quotes:
"What's gotten us here, isn't going to...
2021-09-191h 09
The Shit No One Tells You About WritingHow to Build Your Author Platform in an Authentic WayCarly Watters and Cece Lyra are now co-hosts of the podcast (Yay!), who will be doing the Books with Hooks segment every week, in which they discuss your query letters and opening pages. This week's segment specifically looks at how to trust both yourself and your reader. After which, Bianca Marais chats with author, Kerry Clare, about how to be a human on the internet as you work to raise your author profile ahead of publication. Our Sponsors:* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/tsnotyaw* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY fo...
2021-04-1551 minThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingIn Praise of BookstagrammersIn the regular Books with Hooks segment, author and host, Bianca Marais, chats with P.S. Literary agents extraordinaire, Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra about query letters and opening pages that listeners have submitted. After which, Bianca interviews Traci Thomas, Bookstagrammer and host of the wildly popular podcast, The Stacks, about the value of Bookstagrammers, the influence of social media, and fighting for the the community who champions authors.Our Sponsors:* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/tsnotyaw* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.co...
2021-04-081h 14The Shit No One Tells You About WritingCareer Advice from Bestselling Susan WiggsIn the regular Books with Hooks segment, author and host, Bianca Marais, chats with P.S. Literary agents extraordinaire, Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra about query letters and opening pages that listeners have submitted. After which, Bianca interviews bestselling author, Susan Wiggs (author of The Lost and Found Bookshop) about staying relevant; treating your writing like a business; showing up for yourself; and how to combine creativity with making shrewd decisions for your career. Our Sponsors:* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/tsnotyaw* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a gr...
2021-04-011h 08The Shit No One Tells You About WritingWriting From Rage & Own Voices StoriesAuthor and host, Bianca Marais, chats with P.S. Literary agents extraordinaire, Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra, in their regular Books with Hooks segment, in which listeners submit their query letters and first pages to get advice on grabbing their dream agents' attention. After which, Bianca interviews South African author, Keletso Mopai, about writing from rage, how to publish a short story collection, social commentary and activism in writing, and the necessity of #OwnVoices in publishing.Our Sponsors:* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/tsnotyaw* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY...
2021-03-251h 03The Shit No One Tells You About WritingCapturing Time and Place - Ann MahAuthor and host, Bianca Marais, chats with P.S. Literary agents extraordinaire, Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra, in their regular Books with Hooks segment, in which listeners send in their query letters and first pages to get advice on grabbing their dream agents' attention. After which, Bianca interviews author, and food and travel writer, Ann Mah, about capturing time and place; how to be inspired by your travels; doing in-depth research; and when setting becomes character. Our Sponsors:* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/tsnotyaw* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY f...
2021-03-181h 02The Shit No One Tells You About WritingWhy Writing is a Marathon - Marissa StapleyAuthor and host, Bianca Marais, chats with agents extraordinaire, Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra, in their regular Books with Hooks segment, in which listeners send in their query letters and first pages to get advice on grabbing their dream agents' attention. After which, Bianca interviews bestselling author, Marissa Stapley, about why being a writer is a marathon and not a sprint, and what it takes to be successful. Our Sponsors:* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/tsnotyaw* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com
2021-03-1156 minThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingIndie PublishersAuthor and host, Bianca Marais, chats with agents extraordinaire, Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra, in their regular Books with Hooks segment, in which listeners send in their query letters and first pages to get advice on grabbing their dream agents' attention. After which, Bianca chats with Alexandria Brown, co-owner of indie publisher, Rising Action Publishing Co, about the pros and cons of the various types of publishing, and why you might want to consider going with an indie publisher. Our Sponsors:* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/tsnotyaw* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my...
2021-03-0453 minThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingFirst Books with Hooks & Freelance EditorsIn this jampacked episode, author and host, Bianca Marais, chats with fabulous agents, Carly Watters and Cecilia Lyra, as they launch their exciting new segment, Books with Hooks. In it, Carly and CeCe read the query letters and opening pages of novels that listeners have submitted in order to get useful critique. This will be a regular segment of the show going forward. After which, Bianca chats with freelance editor, Rachel Spence, about everything you need to know about developmental edits and manuscript evaluations.Our Sponsors:* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/tsnotyaw* Check...
2021-02-251h 02
The CellarEp.11 - Time to unwindOn this episode of the Muddy Watters Podcast, I'm enjoying a day off and spending it with the wife. WE ARE EXPECTING! It is time to unwind, and sip some legal moonshine. What are you doing to unwind?
2021-02-2528 minThe Shit No One Tells You About WritingPoint of View and an Update on the Industry: Carly WattersAuthor and Host, Bianca Marais, chats with literary agent, Carly Watters from P.S. Literary Agency, about elements of craft and the state of the literary industry. Carly discusses factors you need to consider when choosing the right point of view (PoV) and PoV characters for your novel, as well as what the industry looks like after Covid and the Penguin Random House purchase of Simon & Schuster. Our Sponsors:* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/tsnotyaw* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com
2020-12-2442 min
DIVE IN . . . with David WattersEp. 4: Ashley M. Williams - Founder & CEO, RIZZARREpisode No. 4 of Dive In...With Watters features Ashley M. Williams, CEO & Founder of RIZZARR. Listen in to us discussing her journey as an entrepreneur so far, her career in journalism, content creation, authenticity and how to follow your own path. Ashley is a leading Millennial and Gen Z content marketing strategist, spokesperson, consultant, and a global speaker for brands that want to reach the younger generations. Ashley, an award-winning journalist, having worked for NBC News, WBAL Radio, and USA TODAY transitioned into the founder and CEO of RIZZARR, a tech-enabled content marketplace.
2020-05-1238 min
DIVE IN . . . with David WattersEp. 3: Wendy Stunt - Founder, Go DigiCard and Entrepreneur of the Year 2019Episode 3 of Dive In...With Watters, I'm joined by Wendy Stunt. Wendy is the founder of Go DigiCard (Digital Business of the Year 2020), an innovative Irish company bringing businesses together with its digital business card solution. Since its establishment, Go DigiCard has quickly gained customers worldwide. On the show, we talked about her journey as an entrepreneur, her various projects and businesses and the importance of networking.
2020-05-0233 min
DIVE IN . . . with David WattersEp. 2: Marvin Liao - Tech / Media Exec and Early Stage Startup InvestorFor Episode 2 of Dive In...With Watters, I'm joined by the incredible tech expert and investor Marvin Liao where we dive into VC market, the economy, future of tech, future of work etc.
Marvin was formerly a Partner at Venture Capital Fund 500 Startups, running the SF based accelerator program as well as investing in Seed stage startups. He invested in & worked with over 414 Pre-seed & Seed stage startups such as Embroker, Eaze, Aircall, Manychat, Shippo, RapidAPI, Worthix, Indio, Pipefy, Innovacer, Vela, Apostrophe, AgFunder, Printify, Whereto, Qualio, PlateIQ, Avanoo, Stackshare, Shortpoint, MonkeyLearn & Cube.js (aka Statsbot) among many others d...
2020-04-2036 min
DIVE IN . . . with David WattersEp. 1: Colin Keogh - Co-founder Open Source Ventilator & Sapien InnovationFor the first episode of Dive In...with Watters, I am joined by Colin Keogh, the co-founder of the Open Source Ventilator (OSV). OSV is an online community of volunteers working day and night to develop an emergency field ventilator and other hardware to help save lives and aid in the recovery of Covid19 patients. Colin is an award-winning, highly driven & innovative engineer, with qualifications & experience in innovative technologies in the Mechanical and Energy engineering sectors such as Biomass Energy, 3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing, Biomedical Engineering & Innovative Design. On the show, Colin and I will be dive into OSV...
2020-04-1121 min