Revitalize Bio Fungicide

07/16/2020 Ken Davis

A high potency biofungicide/bactericide that controls blight, molds, rots, spots, and mildews on vegetables, fruits, nuts, ornamentals, lawns, houseplants, and tropical plants grown inside and out. This organic gardening product may be used right up to the day of harvest.

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4 Super-Easy Garden Soil Tests

03/06/2020 Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Successful gardening all comes down to the right soil. When plants struggle in the yard, the first step towards better plants starts with a simple soil test. Figure out the soil’s texture, composition, drainage,…

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Perfect Time to Plant Trees

02/28/2020 Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener When is the best time to plant trees in the mountains? This question, pertaining to areas that experience cold winters, has both a long and a short answer. When to Plant Trees: The Short…

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Preparing Garden Soils for Spring Planting

01/23/2020 Ken Davis

Preparing Garden Soils for Spring Planting Once you’ve tried digging the first planting hole in a mountain garden you learn that our native soils are HARD !!!  Skimp on spring soil preparation to “soften” the ground and your garden’s production…

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October Companion Plants and the Soil they Love

10/10/2019 Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener October is famous for its autumn colors, and some mountain plants show their bright hues better than others.  I took this photo of a group of my favorite fall companion plants.  I think they…

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8 Essentials to a Healthy Autumn Landscape

10/02/2019 Ken Davis

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener It definitely feels like Autumn in the Lain gardens. We haven’t lit the pilot light on the fireplace, but there is a chill in the air every morning. There are a few things I…

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Are My Evergreens Dying When the Needles Turn Yellow and Brown?

09/20/2019 Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Blue Spruce in front of wall If the older needles on your evergreens are turning yellow and dropping, don’t worry. Nothing’s wrong, and they’re not all dying. We define them as “evergreens,” such as…

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Root and Grow

08/28/2019 Ken Davis

Use to Stabilize transplant shock & plant stress Use every 2 weeks until new growth forms2 oz mixed with a gallon of water (1 capful)

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Fruit and Vegetable Food

08/28/2019 Ken Davis

6-4-4-7Ca Organic With added Calcium for bigger, brighter, BETTER fruit and veggiesContains Nitrogen – Phosphate – Potash & CalciumThis organic recipe improves the flavor and size of Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs & All Flowering PlantsFar safer for your family, pets, and…

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Flower Power

08/27/2019 Ken Davis

For Big Fragrant FlowersProvides high levels of phosphorus in a water-soluble formMakes it easier for plants to produce abundant flowers and strong stemsWorks Great for Tomatoes, Vegetables, Berries, Grapes, Lilacs & RosesUse every two weeks for beautiful bloomsWatters Flower Power made specifically…

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