Monrovia Nursery Company — now based in Dayton, Oregon — is the nation’s largest grower of premium plants by sales and container acreage.
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Oregon agriculture is sounding the alarm
Oregon agriculture isn’t asking for special treatment. It’s asking for a fair chance to compete. From family nurseries and greenhouse operations to seed growers and… Continue Reading…
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Managing Phytophthora: timing, temperature and emerging threats
Phytophthora root rot is a persistent and economically significant issue in the ornamental nursery industry.
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Bailey Nurseries removed dams to build environmental resilience
Through a combination of projects, Bailey Nurseries is caring for the water and fish and wildlife habitat in Salt Creek.
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For nearly five decades, Gary English has been rooted in service and committed to excellence
For more than 30 years, Gary English has been a steady presence in Oregon’s nursery industry — arriving early, staying late, and nurturing both plants and people.
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Shrubs are stepping into the spotlight as visually appealing plants
A new generation of cultivars and overlooked performers deliver multi-functionality and beauty, while asking for little in return.
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Shrubs can also be stars in the garden
Visiting other gardens and talking with other gardeners is a favorite pastime of mine.
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Striving to be like Dad
It’s about remembering a man who set the standard for how to live, how to treat people, and how to show up every single day.
Oregon Nursery Country

Profile: Heritage Seedlings & Liners
From its inception, Heritage Seedlings & Liners has focused on propagating liners of rare and unique deciduous plants.

Profile: Ekstrom & Schmidt Nursery
Ekstrom & Schmidt Nursery started with 10 acres and has grown to more than 160 acres and is known for Japanese maples, dogwoods and redbuds.

Profile: Columbia Nursery
Columbia Nursery specializes in growing rare and unique conifers and Japanese maples.
Nursery Operations

Bailey Nurseries removed dams to build environmental resilience
Through a combination of projects, Bailey Nurseries is caring for the water and fish and wildlife habitat in Salt Creek.

Nurseries fighting pests back with bio blend
Biofungicides are becoming an effective arsenal for nurseries in the battle against plant disease

New technology allows nurseries to water more efficiently while saving energy
With energy and labor costs at or near record highs, it has never been more important for nurseries to strive for efficiency.
Plant Features

Shrubs are stepping into the spotlight as visually appealing plants
A new generation of cultivars and overlooked performers deliver multi-functionality and beauty, while asking for little in return.

Japanese maples are always in style
Collectors and new developments mean Japanese maples are still one of the hottest sellers.

Perennials that beat the heat
Breeders are developing plants to meet increased demand for heat-resistant, sun-tolerant perennials
Recent Columns
Oregon agriculture is sounding the alarm
By Jeff Stone
Oregon agriculture isn’t asking for special treatment. It’s asking for a fair chance to compete. From family nurseries and greenhouse operations to seed growers and generational farms, Oregon’s agricultural economy has long been one of the state’s defining success stories. The nursery and greenhouse industry alone returns more than $1 billion annually back into Oregon’s […]
Shrubs can also be stars in the garden
By Mike Darcy
Visiting other gardens and talking with other gardeners is a favorite pastime of mine.
Striving to be like Dad
It’s about remembering a man who set the standard for how to live, how to treat people, and how to show up every single day.
Growing Knowledge
Managing Phytophthora: timing, temperature and emerging threats
By Alan Peper
Phytophthora root rot is a persistent and economically significant issue in the ornamental nursery industry.
Managing slugs and snails in Pacific Northwest nurseries
and Robin RosettaThe collective scientific name for slugs and snails, Gastropoda, goes a long way towards explaining the headaches that these invertebrates cause nurseries owners throughout the Pacific Northwest. Literally meaning ‘stomach foot’ from the Greek words ‘gastér’ and ‘podòs’, gastropods feed on a large number of ornamental plants. They are also thought to transmit […]
Managing powdery mildew with biological fungicides
Interest in natural treatment methods is being driven by concerns over resistance
and the desire for reduced-risk pest management.







