In addition to the Farwest Show Guide (PDF), which will help all Farwest attendees get the most out of their show experience and visit to Oregon, the August issue of Digger includes green industry news and features. Let’s dig in!
- Weigela advancements: New cultivars are breathing new life into a longtime favorite. By Emily Hoard
- Tariff impacts: Trade wars have created uncertainty for everyone, including Oregon’s nurseries. By Jon Bell
- Hedgerows make a comeback: This English innovation can bring a profitable and practical approach to biodiversity. By Erica Browne Grivas
- Meet the Leader: Vladimir Lomen, general manager of John Holmlund Nursery, is envigorated by working together to accomplish plans and achieve goals. By Vladimir Lomen
- Planting seeds for our future: Meet the 21 recipients of this year’s Oregon Nurseries Foundation scholarships. By Stephanie Collins
Columns:
- President’s Message: A crash course in Retail 101 highlights the importance of the flow of customers. By Ben Verhoeven (This column is also printed in Spanish this month, at the president’s request. Read the Spanish version.)
- Director’s Desk: Come see for yourself why Oregon is the place where dreams grow. By Jeff Stone.
- What I’m Hearing: Some plants that date back to prehistoric times are still thriving today. By Mike Darcy
Growing Knowledge, an ongoing series provided by Oregon State University in collaboration with the USDA and in partnership with OAN.
- Got plant problems? Oregon State University Plant Clinic is here to help diagnose. By Mana Ohkura