Blackberry Black Satin

02/06/2019 Ken Lain, mountain gardener

This thornless, heat tolerant blackberry is a prolific producer of deliciously sweet and juicy, deep blue-black berries – that can be harvested without getting pricked by thorns! Small, soft pink flowers appear on second year wood, the semi-erect canes yielding…

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200+ Business Leaders gather @ Watters Garden Center

04/30/2018 Ken Lain, mountain gardener

This years chamber of commerce gathering featured over 200 business leaders, the mayor of Prescott Valley, city council members, Yavapai County Supervisors, even the Justice of the Peace was in attendance. “Some call it the Good Ol’ Boys, the insiders…

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Beloved Basil – the Most Popular Herb in the Garden

04/09/2018 Ken Lain, mountain gardener

There’s a reason basil is so popular . . . it’s delicious! There are many known species of basil, but Ocimum basilicum, also known as Sweet Basil or Genovese Basil, is the most commonly grown. Basils are enjoyed for their rich,…

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Watters Garden Center to Host Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce Mixer April 18

03/22/2018 Ken Lain, mountain gardener

Nature and Networking! Watters Garden Center believes local businesses can change the world! On April 18, business owners, managers and those interested in finding more about the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce and local business initiatives are invited to mix…

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Watters Garden Center to Host Frontier Rotary Grapes-4-Grades Event

03/22/2018 Ken Lain, mountain gardener

Wine Flows and spirits lifted as the gardens come alive at Watters Garden Center as they host Prescott Frontier Rotary’s 13th Grapes-4-Grades benefit. On June 24, from 5–7 pm, the garden center transforms into “A Garden Party,” with all proceeds…

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2018 Roses of the Year

02/26/2018 Ken Lain, mountain gardener

2018 Mountain Rose of the Year Collection by Lisa Watters-Lain, the mountain gardener The mountains of Arizona are famous for our easy-care roses. Because of the dry air and alkaline soils we just grow a better, brighter, more fragrant rose…

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Cashier & General Computer Whiz needed for team

02/21/2018 Ken Lain, mountain gardener

We Believe in Community, Integrity, Family and Values We are looking for new talent, willing to join a team approach, work hard, enjoy fresh air and likes to work with people. Tired of serving up stale food, pushy customers and…

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Looking for New Talent – Now Hiring Key Team Members for Delivery & Planting

02/20/2018 Ken Lain, mountain gardener

We Believe in Community, Integrity, Family & Values We are looking for new talent, willing to join a team approach, work hard, enjoy fresh air and likes to work with people. Tired of serving up stale food, pushy customers and…

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Watters Garden Center to Host Grapes 4 Grades Benefit June 25

06/14/2017 Ken Lain, mountain gardener

June 14, 2017– Wine will flow and spirits will be lifted as Watters Garden Center hosts Prescott Frontier Rotary’s 12th annual Grapes 4 Grades benefit. On June 25, from 5 – 7pm, the garden center transforms into “A Garden Party,”…

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Herb Salt – Fun Recipe

03/20/2017 Ken Lain, mountain gardener

We’ve recently discovered herb salts as savory, mouth-watering additions to recipes, and also as an ingenious way to prolong the life of fresh herbs. Salt preserves the herbs, and the herbs infuse the salts, making a flavor combo you can’t…

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