In The Garden

In The Garden 05/11/13 Hour1

Mike Darcy talked with Karen Schaaf from the West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce. Karen tells Mike about 2013 Eastside Garden Tours.

In The Garden 05/04/13 Hour2

Mike is live on location at the Albertsons parking lot in Sherwood for the Annual Sherwood Rotary Tree Sale. In the second hour mike talks bees with Ramesh Sagili, a Honey Bee Research Entomologist from Oregon State University. Ramesh discusses hive collapse and it’s affects on overall pollination and how it impacts the bee keeping and honey industries. Mike and Ramesh also talk about what home owners and gardeners can do to help maintain the bee population.

In The Garden 04/27/13 Hour3

Becky Sell of Sedum Chicks joined mike to talk succulents. Mike also takes your calls on a variety of topics.

In The Garden 04/27/13 Hour1

Tomatoes, Tomatoes, Tomatoes! Mike is joined live at the Clark Public Utilities Home and Garden Idea Fair in Vancouver by Carl Barney of Uncle Wayne's Tomatoes. Mike and Carl talk all things tomatoes and whats new in the world of tomatoes.

In The Garden 4/20/13 Hour 2

In The Garden 04/13/13 Hour3

Mike talks with Jim Gilbert from One Green World nursery.

In The Garden 04/13/13 Hour1

Mike talks to callers about Mason Bees and Lambs Tongue.

In The Garden 04/06/13 Hour2

Mike talks with David Cohen from the Tryon Creek Trillium Festival.

In The Garden 03/30/13 Hour3

Mike chats with Eric Bizon of Bizon Nursery. Eric and Mike talk about Ginkgo and it's many varieties.

In The Garden 03/30/13 Hour1

Mike talks with Claudia Groth. Claudia joins Mike to discuss organic vegetable starts that are okay to start planting right now and witch you might want to hold off on.

In The Garden 03/23/13 Hour2

Mike was joined in studio by Rich Affeldt, from Cascade Minerals, to discuss his companies products and how they can help your garden grow.

In The Garden 03/16/13 Hour3

Mike takes calls.

In The Garden 03/16/13 Hour1

Mike is Joined by Joanie Cooper of Home Orchid Society.

In The Garden 03/09/13 Hour2

Mike was live on location at Concentrates getting ready for spring gardening. Mike take calls from you, the listener as well.

In The Garden 03/02/13 Hour3

Burl Mostul of Rare Plant Research Nursery joined Mike to discuss Nerd Night and what he will be presenting at the event.

In The Garden 03/02/13 Hour1

Mike talks to several guest on a variety of gardening topics.

In The Garden 02/23/13 Hour2

Mike was live at the Home and Garden Show at the Expo Center.

In The Garden 02/16/13 Hour3

Mike was live from Hayden Homes in Forest Grove.

In The Garden 02/16/13 Hour1

Mike was live from Hayden Homes in Forest Grove.

In The Garden 02/09/13 Hour2

Mike was live at the Yard , Garden and Patio Show.

In The Garden 02/02/13 Hour3

Annie Kirk from Red Bird Designs joined Mike to talk about the upcoming Yard, Garden and Patio Show.

In The Garden 02/02/13 Hour1

Mike was joined by Ann Gardner and Harry Landers to discuss the removal of 3,000 rose bushes from the Peninsula Park Rose Garden for its 100th anniversary.

In The Garden 01/19/13 Hour2

Rosie Sullivan from N&M Nursery joined Mike to discuss all things herbs. Rosie chats about what herbs performed well for her this year and what to look forward to in the world of herbs in the coming year.

In The Garden 01/12/13 Hour3

Mike and Rich continue their conversation about roses, including what new hybrids to look forward to in 2013.

In The Garden 01/12/13 Hour1

Mike was joined by Teresia Hazen, the Coordinator of therapeutic gardens at Legacy Health. Mike and Teresia discuss the therapeutic value of gardens and gardening.

In The Garden 01/05/13 Hour2

Mike is joined by some of his favorite guests from the last year. Mike's guests talk about what plants worked best for them during 2012 and what plants they are wanting to try in 2013.

In The Garden 12/29/12 Hour3

Mike talks Conifers with Doug Wilson from The Oregon Garden in Silverton. Doug describes why the Oregon Garden is one of the best places to see Conifers on the west coast.

In The Garden 12/29/12 Hour1

Mike was joined by Sean Hogan, of Cistus Nursery, about holly plants. Sean discusses the standard evergreen holly plant and spends some time talking about the lesser known deciduous holly plant.

In The Garden 12/22/12 Hour1

Mike talks with Jim Rondone about the Hardy Plant Society of Oregon. Mike is then joined by Lucy Hardiman about garden design classes she teaches. Both guests have suggestions for Christmas gifts for the gardener in your life.

In The Garden 12/15/12 Hour2

Oregon State University Professor of Forestry, Mike Bondi, joined mike to discuss Christmas trees. Professor Bondi explaind the impact the Christmas tree industry has in the state of Oregon. The professor also gives tips on keeping your tree alive once you get it inside and decorated.

In The Garden 12/08/12 Hour3

Mike takes calls and then is joined by Sherry Sheng to discuss Mater Gardening Classes beginning in January.

In The Garden 12/08/12 Hour1

Mike is joined by Jill West from Al's Garden Center to talk about everyone's favorite red holiday plant the poinsettias. Jill lets us know how to keep your poinsettias looking fresh through out the holidays.

In The Garden 12/01/12 Hour2

Mike is joined by Scott Lukens, of the Backyard Bird Shop, to talk birds. Scott reveals how to keep your backyards full of birds though out the harsh North West winters. Scott answers questions about storing seeds ,attracting various species, and keeping squirrels out of the food you intend for birds.

In The Garden 11/24/12 Hr3

Mike Darcy takes listeners questions about Conifers with Brain Jacob

In The Garden 11/24/12 Hr1

Mike Darcy chats with Paul Beal - His garden is featured in today's Home and Garden in the Oregonian.

In The Garden 11/10/12 Hour2

Noah Bell, from Bamboo Gardens, talks with Mike about the Bamboo at the Portland Japanese Gardens and what varieties of Bamboo work well for home gardens.

In The Garden 11/03/12 Hour3

Mike has his friend Rich Baer on to talk about putting roses to bed for the winter. Rich will give you the scoop on all the preparations you need to make sure your roses are healthy when spring returns.

In The Garden 11/03/12 Hour1

Mike and Ray Young, from Allen Creek Farm,dive into the world of Chestnuts. Chestnuts are an uncommon crop for our area, Ray and his wife Carolyn have been growing and harvesting them since the mid 90's. Find out how to grow, prepare and eat chestnuts as well as where they can be purchased.

In The Garden 10/27/12 Hour2

Author David Culp joined Mike to discuss his book about "The Layered Garden". Mr. Culp will also be speaking on layered gardening at PSU Sunday November fourth.

In The Garden 10/20/12 Hour3

Mike takes listener calls on a variety of gardening topics.

In The Garden 10/20/12 Hour1

Dave Ekerdt joined Mike to discuss Sourwood Trees and their beautiful fall coloring. Heather Havens from Concentrates, INC called in to talk what steps gardeners should be taking this time of year.

In The Garden 10/13/12 Hour 2

Josh Kirschenbaum joined mike to talk about fall gardening.

In The Garden 10/06/12 Hour 3

Sherry Sheng, OSU Master Gardener, joined Mike to talk about "Fall into Gardening" in Milwaukie next weekend.

In The Garden 10/06/12 Hour 1

Mike gives tribute to Ned Jaquith, owner of Bamboo Garden, who passed away this week. Author, lecturer and garden designer Lucy Hardiman chats with Mike about specialty nurseries.

In the Garden 9/29/12 Hour 2

Kym Pokorny fills in for Mike. Kym is the garden writer for the Oregonian.

In The Garden 09/22/12 Hour3

Regular caller, Ken from Milwaukie , talks with Mike about his Sun Gold Tomatoes. He has harvested over 2,000 tomatoes this season. Mike takes your calls as well.

In The Garden 09/22/12 Hour1

Mike was joined by Diane Morgan, author of the new book "Roots". Diane discusses the foods we love that grow underground. 18 of the 29 foods in her book can be grown here in Oregon.

In The Garden 09/15/12 Hour 2

Mike was joined by Nellie Oehler to get her tips on all things tomatoes off of the vine. She talks canning, drying and harvesting. Plus Mike and Nellie take calls.

In The Garden 09/08/12 Hour 3

Mike talked with Sean Hogan, from Cicstus Nursery, about trees and shrubs.

In The Garden 09/08/12 Hour 1

Mike talks with Nancy Goldman about the Green on Green tour to benefit Portland Reading Program. Listener Susanne checks in to update us on her locally grown okra crop.

In The Garden 09/01/12 Hour 2

Brian Bauman, from Bauman Gardens, joins Mike to discuss shrubs that are currently in bloom and Hardy Hibiscus. Plus Mike takes calls.

In The Garden 08/25/12 Hour 3

Alice Doyle from Log House Plants joined Mike to chat about some of the unusual plants that can be grown in the North West. Mike is then joined by Larry Smith from the Portland Dahlia Society to discuss the National Dahlia show which will be held in Portland for the first time in since the early sixties.

In The Garden 08/25/12 Hour 1

Mike is on location at The Portland Nursery and was joined by Peggy Acott to discuss the goals of the Portland Nursery in the community. Later Chris Mast of from Whitney Farms talks with Mike about gardening and education. Plus Mike takes calls.

In The Garden 08/18/12 Hour 2

Mike was joined by June Condruk of Blooming nursery to talk about what plants do well in the summer heat and how to care for them.

In the Garden 8/11/12 Hour 3

Mike takes phone calls and talks with Vern from Forest Grove about tomatoes.

In the Garden 8/11/12 Hour 1

Mike Darcy talks with Jill West, head grower at Al's Garden Center about problem going around with impatients.

In the Garden 8/4/12 Hour 2

Mike Darcy broadcasts from the Street of Dreams.

In The Garden 07/21/12 Hour 3

Mike talked with Burl Mostul, of the Rare Plant Research Nursery, about introducing rare tropical plants in to your garden.

In The Garden 07/21/12 Hour 1

Tess Beistel joined Mike to discuss the Cracked Pots Garden Art Show at Edgefield. This annual event features outdoor garden art.

In The Garden 07/14/12 Hourr 2

Mike was joined by Maurice Horn from Joy Creek Nursery to discuss the nursery's twentieth anniversary.

In The Garden 07/07/12 Hour3

Mike takes calls from listeners regarding a variety of gardening questions.

In The Garden 07/07/12 Hour1

Mike is joined by Bill Hoffpauir, of the Summit Chemical Company. Bill and Mike discuss the use of Mosquito Dunks in your gardens and Bill shares some amazing facts about mosquitoes.

In The Garden 06/30/12 Hour 2

In The Garden 06/23/12 Hr2

Mike was joined by Neil Bell, a Community Horticulturist from OSU extension service.

In The Garden 06/16/12 Hr3

Mike takes your calls about Zucchini, Squash and much more.

In The Garden 06/16/12 Hr1

Mike was joined by Terry Wagner of The Hardy Plant Society of Oregon. Terry and Mike discuss hardy plants that do well in the NW.

In The Garden 06/07/12 Hr2

Mike was joined by Briscoe White from The Growers Exchange in Charles City, Virginia. Mike and Briscoe discuss the planting and care of herb gardens.

In The Garden 06/02/12 Hr3

Mike was joined Rich Baer from the Portland Rose Society.

In The Garden 06/02/12 Hr1

Mike was live at the Bi-Mart in Lincoln City. Mike was joined by David Newman and Paul Palazollo, from the City of Portland Department of Parks and Recreation, to discuss volunteer opportunities to help keep Portland's parks beautiful.

In The Garden 5/26/12 Hr2

Mike was joined by Liz Schmidt from Schreiners Iris Garden to discuss Schreiner's annual Memorial Day celebration.

In The Garden 5/19/12 Hr3

Mike was joined by Linda Beutler to discuss next weekends Clematis Garden Tour.

In The Garden 5/19/12 Hr1

Mike was broadcasting from the Bi-Mart in Sandy and was joined in the first hour by James Collier from 30 second outdoor cleaner to discuss his locally produced product.

In The Garden 5/12/12 Hr2

Mike was live from Bi-Mart in Oregon City. Mike was joined by Mike Stewart of Dover Nursery to discuss the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Mother's Day Sale.

In The Garden 5/5/12 Hr3

Mike was on location at the Bi Mart in Damascus.

In The Garden 5/5/12 Hr1

Mike was on location at the Bi Mart in Damascus.

In The Garden 4/28/12 Hr2

Mike Darcy broadcasts live from the Clark Public Utilities Home & Garden Idea Fair at the Clark County Event Center (Fair Grounds) in Ridgefield.

In The Garden 4/21/12 Hour 3

Meg Lunnum, from Bats Northwest explains to mike the benefits of Bats in your garden and how to attract them. Ross Penhallegon joined Mike to talk about the planting and growing sweet peas.

In The Garden 4/21/12 Hour 1

Mike is live on location at the Albertson's in Sherwood for a benefit for the Sherwood Rotary. Mike is joined by Barb Fisk to discuss tips for growing asparagus.

In the Garden 4/14/12 Hour 2

Alice Doyle, of Log House Plants in Cottage Grove, joined Mike to discuss grafted vegetables.

In The Garden 4/6/12 Hour 3

This hour, Mike talks with Samantha Hatch of Eastfork Nursery. Specializing in Japanese Maples, Sam will discuss new varieties and tips on growing. Also, April Boettger. Specializing in growing primroses, April will talk about new ones on the market and tips on care.

In The Garden 4/6/12 Hour 1

Mike Darcy talks with Larry Smith of the Portland Dahlia Society. Their dahlia tuber sale and auction is on Tuesday. Information on Garden Calendar. He will also let listeners know that the National Dahlia Show will be held in Portland on Labor Day.

In The Garden 3/31/12 Hour 2

Mike Darcy chats with David Cohen about the Trillium Festival at Tryon Creek. This is an annual festival and a great way to learn about Trilliums and other native plants. There will be plants for sale and many events for the family throughout the day.

In The Garden 3/24/12 Hr3

Mike Darcy wraps up his live broadcast at the Better Living Show at the Portland Expo Center

In The Garden 3/24/12 Hr2

Mike Darcy continues his live broadcast from the Better Living Show at the Portland Expo Center

In The Garden 3/17/12 Hour 2

Happy ST. Patrick's Day

In The Garden 3/10/12 Hr3

At Concentrates Nursery in SE Portland

In The Garden 3/10/12 Hr1

At Concentrates Nursery in SE Portland

In The Garden 3/3/12 Hr2

Mike Darcy continues broadcasting live from Fisher Farm & Lawn in Donald. He also chats with Roger Gossler of Gossler Farms Nursery in Springfield and Eric Bison of Bison Nursery

In The Garden 2/25/12 Hr3

Mike Darcy talks with Debbie Hewlett of Skagit Gardens in Mt. Vernon, WA. It is a wholesale grower of many perennial plants and is one of our presenters for Plant Nerd Night. Debbie will discuss the new Primrose series from Ireland they will be introducing as well as other plants they will be featuring. Check the Garden Calendar for more information on Plant Nerd Night, Friday, March 9.

In The Garden 2/25/12 Hr1

Mike Darcy talks with Russell Graham about Trilliums. Russell is a noted expert on our native trillium as well as other varieties. He will discuss how to plant, how to divide, where to plant, and where to find plants.

In the Garden 2/18/12 Hour 2

Live from the Northwest Yard, Garden and Patio show

In The Garden 2/11/12 Hr 3

Host Mike Darcy broadcasts live from the NW Flower and Garden show in Seattle

In The Garden 2/11/12 Hr 1

Host Mike Darcy broadcasts live from the NW Flower and Garden show in Seattle

In The Garden 2/4/12 Hr 2

Mike Darcy's guest this hour is Doreen Wynja - Garden Photographer. Doreen will give tips on ways to photograph plants and gardens. She is a photographer specializing in plants and garden and has done work for Monrovia Nursery and has 100 photographs in the new Sunset Western Garden Book. Her company is called Eye of the Lady and web address is www.eyeofthelady.com

In The Garden 1/28/12 Hr3

Mike Darcy wraps up the show with Scott Kunst of Old House Gardens out of in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This is a mail order catalog of many older types of bulbs that are not readily available. Web is; www.oldhousegardens.com

In The Garden 1/28/12 Hr1

Mike Darcy chats with Don Sprague of Don Sprague Sales. Maker of Chinch Mole traps. He’ll discuss life cycle and tips on controlling moles in gardens.

In The Garden 1/21/12 Hr3

Mike Darcy talks with Debbie Fischer - Owner of Silvery Star Vinery, grower of clematis. Located in Yacolt, WA. Sells plants primarily through mail order. Web site; www.silverstarvinery.com

In The Garden 1/14/12 Hr3

Guest: Marietta O’Byrne - Northwest Garden Nursery in Eugene

In The Garden 1/14/12 Hr1

Guest: Jerry Forger - Winter Garden and Kyle Eldred - Preview NW Garden Show in Seattle