William McClenathan
host of "Garden Time"
My earliest memories as a child are in the garden, walking down a small brick pathway with moss rose on either side, at my grandparents home in Pampa, Texas. Both sets of my grandparents were avid gardeners and I must have received my passion for plants from them at a very early age. 

Although I never thought I would make my career in this industry (my first college degree was in Theology) I have fallen in love with it. 

I began my career in this industry at a well known nursery in a north Dallas, Texas suburb. When I quit, I decided that I would open my own nursery, which I did. 

Although successful (we were wholesale and retail) life lead me through a time of change.  I closed the business and moved to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, where I worked as General Manager for a company that grew roses for tropical climates (again, both wholesale and retail). After a couple of years, my parents fell prey to cancer (mother) and Alzheimer’s (father) so I moved to Portland to take care of them and to peruse a degree in Opera. 

While attending Portland State University, I worked at Portland Nursery on Stark street as a seasonal employee. I transferred to the Division street store in 2000, and in August 2003, I was offered the position of color buyer and Asst. Manager. In August 2004, I was given the Store Directorship of Portland Nursery’s amazing Division Street location. 

Although the last year has been exhausting, it has been my pleasure to lead this beautiful location and its exquisite staff on a new journey and a new vision in retail garden centers. 

When I was approached to work on Garden Time, I accepted without reservation. 

Nothing brings me more satisfaction than to educate people about gardening and attract new fans to this great hobby and lifestyle.
Truly, I have a passion for plants.  I look forward to sharing that with you in the future.