by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener All baby bunnies are cute except when they have eaten to the ground that new Euonymous or those pretty pansies and tulips! Jackrabbits are born with a full coat of hair and opened eyes,…
Read MoreIn this episode, Ken Lain, aka “The Mountain Gardener” from Watters Garden Center, shares with us his fascinating approach to establishing his business brand with the influence of his own personal brand he passionately developed with various creative ideas and…
Read MoreBy Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Recent rains have caused an explosion of perennial bloomers to show off in local gardens. There are a number of perennial plants that are not only pretty but come back year after year for…
Read Moreby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener There are plants that work well together and plants that should be kept apart. Matching the two groups into a garden plan is often difficult, especially in small spaces. Companion Planting tomatoes are relatively…
Read Moreby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Although gardening has so many upsides, it does have one really irritating double-barreled downside: pests and diseases that attack our beautiful plants and delicious homegrown vegetables. These attacks rarely are fatal, but monitoring a…
Read MoreBy Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Shrubs are the bones and building blocks of an exceptional landscape. Some are blessed with long bloom periods, others with flashy foliage, striking shapes, colorful winterberries for foraging birds, and some with evergreen qualities.…
Read Moreby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener A good garden is coffee time with your thoughts, watching a sunrise, the majesty of a butterfly, or the buzzing of hummingbirds. Gardener is a label proudly worn, but there are some unpleasant tasks…
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