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You are here: Home / Farwest Show / August 2015 — Farwest Edition

August 2015 — Farwest Edition

By Peter Szymczak — Posted August 1, 2015

Digger_201508_cover-250x325The triple-sized August issue of Digger contains everything you need to know about this year’s Farwest Show, including the special Show Guide section (PDF), listings of Exhibitors by Product (PDF) and Exhibitors by Alpha (PDF), as well as a preview of the New Products Showcase (PDF). In addition to the in-depth coverage of Farwest, this issue’s feature stories include:

  • Everyone’s talking about beardtongues: A staple in European gardens for decades, penstemons are finally gaining popularity in their native land. Download a PDF of this article
  • Sustaining pollinators: Retailers can take advantage of the buzz that’s been building about the benefits of gardeners who provide habitat for honeybees, hummingbirds and butterflies. Download a PDF of this article
  • Connecting for the long term: Networking is an excellent way to expand your business horizons. Learn the marketing pro’s tips for establishing new partnerships and making them last. Download a PDF of this article
  • Embracing a legacy: Angela Bailey and her family come back home to the farm — Verna Jean Nursery in Gresham, Oregon. Download a PDF of this article
  • Not burning down the house: Creating landscaping “zones” with fire-resistant plants is key to fighting wildfires. Download a PDF of this article
  • Built by hand: Garden Gallery Iron Works owner Don Sprague believes in giving back to the industry he serves. Download a PDF of this article
  • Understanding the net investment income tax: Learn how businesses and individuals can reduce their exposure to this new Medicare tax. Download a PDF of this article
  • Promoting natives in the garden: The Oregon Flora Project educates growers and gardeners alike through books, interactive workshops and its website. Download a PDF of this article

You can also read this month’s flipbook edition of Digger (Flash required; fast connection recommended). Please send your comments on the issue to editor Curt Kipp at [email protected].

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About Peter Szymczak

Peter Szymczak is the publications manager at the Oregon Association of Nurseries. He writes for and designs Digger magazine.

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