Clinton Smay and Travis Burke are taking their nursery to the next level with new plant innovations
Oregon Nursery Country
Profile: Palmer Creek Nursery
Rufino Reyes and his son Jimmy stay nimble to focus on customer needs while maintaining quality.
Profile: Gold Family Farms
Steve and Joe Gold are focused on providing value and quality for their customers through efficiencies and scale.
Profile: Krueger’s Tree Farm
Richard “Dick” Krueger is building a legacy of innovation with a eye toward solving tomorrow’s problems
Nursery Operations
Nurseries reap the benefits of benchmarking
Nurseries that closely track their processes enjoy efficiencies, benefits and bottom-line boosts
Nurseries shift production seasons to meet demands, save costs
Growers adjust production schedules due to changes in labor laws, labor shortages, plant varietal advancements and market factors.
Nurseries save by making the switch to LEDs
With energy costs soaring, nurseries are tapping into an Energy Trust of Oregon program to reduce the financial burden of installing LED lighting.
Plant Features
Breeders respond to rising demand with an Echinacea explosion
The iconic native plant with star appeal has become the emblem of the pollinator gardening movement, and the cultivars just keep coming.
Some annuals are better than others when it comes to attracting pollinators
With concern for pollinators on the rise, the demand for annuals that provide nourishment for bees, hummingbirds and butterflies is growing.
Nurseries capitalize on fondness for grasses
The increasing popularity of ornamental grasses is fueling a drive for new varieties and innovations.