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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.

Filed Under: Mike Darcy

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.”

Filed Under: Mike Darcy

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.

Filed Under: Mike Darcy Tagged With: Plants

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.

Filed Under: Mike Darcy, Uncategorized Tagged With: Hummingbirds, Plants

In the Know: Naturally native

By Mike Darcy — Posted January 7, 2025

Whether a plant is native or not can create confusion for the gardener and this is where an independent garden center can shine with knowledge to share.

Filed Under: Columns, Mike Darcy Tagged With: Native Plants

Emphasizing fall planting for color

By Mike Darcy — Posted November 21, 2024

How does a garden center capture the
kaleidoscope of fall colors and turn it into potential sales?

Filed Under: Mike Darcy Tagged With: Plants

Nursery owner creates special iris to celebrate Olivia Newton-John

By Mike Darcy — Posted September 26, 2024

Thomas Johnson became hooked on Olivia Newton-John at an early age and after her death from cancer, he created a special iris to honor her.

Filed Under: Mike Darcy

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