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A blast from the very distant past

By Mike Darcy — Posted July 21, 2026

The Wollemi pine dates back to about 90 million years ago.

Filed Under: Mike Darcy

Shrubs can also be stars in the garden

By Mike Darcy — Posted May 20, 2026

Visiting other gardens and talking with other gardeners is a favorite pastime of mine.

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The long-term value of favorite trees

By Mike Darcy — Posted March 24, 2026

Here are four different trees that are among my favorites for being appropriate for my garden.

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Olive trees may be perfect for arid Oregon summers

By Mike Darcy — Posted January 6, 2026

The purpose of Neil’s trials is to broaden the palette of plant selections that may be new to our area and perhaps have not yet been readily available locally.

Filed Under: Mike Darcy, Plant Features

What gardeners look for at garden centers

By Mike Darcy — Posted November 24, 2025

With 2025 ending and a new year beginning, it seems like a good time to get some feedback from gardeners on what their vision is for their garden.

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What’s the deal with bug poop?

By Mike Darcy — Posted September 26, 2025

Idea of marketing bug poop as fertilizer deserves closer investigation.

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Jurassic plants certainly exist

By Mike Darcy — Posted July 22, 2025

On a recent visit to the Portland garden of Gene Rosenboom, a new garden for me to visit, he had a theme called “Jurassic Plants.”

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We’re surrounded by color shifters

By Mike Darcy — Posted May 22, 2025

Plants with foliage that changes colors during the growing season are all around us, if we just stop to pay attention.

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Some lesser-known trees to consider

By Mike Darcy — Posted March 25, 2025

Many beautiful trees are overlooked becuase they are not as well known as their cousins.

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Flowers that entice hummingbirds

By Mike Darcy — Posted February 24, 2025

There’s not much to dislike about hummingbirds and many gardeners will select plants that will attract them.

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