Fast-Growing Shade Tree as a Father’s Day Gift

About this episode

Ken and Lisa Lain discuss fast-growing shade trees as Father's Day gifts and gardening in shady spots.

In this episode, Ken and Lisa Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share options for a fast-growing shade tree as a Father's Day gift. A living tree can make a memorable Father’s Day gift, especially for someone settling into a new home. They also touch on what gardeners can grow successfully in shady spots. Plus, learn why peaches may be dropping early from peach trees and what that could mean. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-la...

People in this episode

Host: Ken Lain

Guest: Lisa Lain

Topics covered

• Father's Day gifts
• fast-growing trees
• gardening tips
• shade gardening
• peach tree care

Keywords

• Father's Day
• shade tree
• gardening
• peach trees
• shady spots

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Watters Garden Center

Products: shade tree, peach trees

Places: Prescott

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