About Mike Darcy

Mike Darcy is the host of “In the Garden with Mike Darcy,” a radio program airing at 9 a.m. Saturdays on KXL 101 FM in Portland. He can be reached at itgmikedarcy@comcast.net.

Little vanguards of the garden

By Mike Darcy — Posted June 1, 2017

Schools and retail garden centers can help nurture a new generation of plant lovers.

Ready, set, spring!

By Mike Darcy — Posted April 3, 2017

After a harsh winter in the Pacific Northwest, retail garden centers better be prepared for a rush of eager gardeners.

A night for plant nerds

By Mike Darcy — Posted February 1, 2017

Gardeners eager for spring’s arrival will rejoice when Plant Nerd Night returns for a 16th consecutive year.

Positive signs for garden centers

By Mike Darcy — Posted December 1, 2016

Retailers are looking to build on last year’s strong sales by capitalizing on the key trends for 2017.

Trees and shrubs for fall color

By Mike Darcy — Posted October 3, 2016

With the Pacific Northwest’s superb growing climate, fall is a great season to plant something.

Warning about the downside to insecticides

By Mike Darcy — Posted August 2, 2016

Gardeners who use pesticides should take heed about the potential harm they could be doing to beneficial insects.

The middle number

By Mike Darcy — Posted June 1, 2016

Fertilizers high in phosphorus have surprisingly little value for some Northwest gardens.

Interest in tender perennials heats up

By Mike Darcy — Posted April 1, 2016

Brugmansia, Lantana and other not-so-winter-hardy plants offer gardeners seasonal interest, while spurring repeat buyer sales potential.

Gardens beautiful enough to eat

By Mike Darcy — Posted February 1, 2016

Retail garden centers, take note: edible landscaping is
one of the hot trends for 2016.

Preserving a collector’s dream

By Mike Darcy — Posted December 1, 2015

The Clematis collection amassed by Brewster Rogerson lives on,
thanks to the support of numerous volunteers and donors.