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August 2022 — Farwest Edition

By Bill Goloski — Posted August 1, 2022

The double-duty August issue of Digger Magazine includes detailed stories about shade tree trends, shifts in consumer demand, and supply chain woes alongside the 2022 Farwest Show Guide and New Products Showcase companion piece. There is also uplifting news about the new plant releases from Oregon State University and all the recipients of Oregon Nurseries […]

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July 2022

By Bill Goloski — Posted June 29, 2022

This month’s issue delves into relationships: The pairing of houseplants and hard goods by retailers; the ways wholesale nurseries nurture sales from their customers; and the deep selection of spruce varieties growers that growers love to produce. For the Farwest Show, we’ve also included the New Varieties Showcase feature to give readers a first look […]

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June 2022 — The Sustainability Issue

By Bill Goloski — Posted June 2, 2022

This month’s Sustainability Issue covers a wide range of topics, including how nurseries can protect their water quality, what the options are for getting certified for production standards, how to manage pests and diseases using IPM, and what superfoods customers love. Oregon State researchers also share results of controlling nostoc on the nursery and Mike […]

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May 2022 — The Technology Issue

By Bill Goloski — Posted April 28, 2022

Check out the latest, high-tech inventions that were made to solve problems for nurseries, retailers and landscapers. Growers discuss the ups and downs of drone use in the field, lawn care equipment manufacturers share advancements in electrical options, and we even include a profile on GK Machine Inc. and its custom-built farming instruments. Plus, read […]

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April 2022 — The Tree Issue

By Bill Goloski — Posted March 30, 2022

Welcome to our first-ever Tree Issue! Articles inside include an in-depth analysis of the best crabapples varieties, the recipe for successful tree production, and helping the marketplace meet their customer’s expectations. In the Meet the Leader feature, read about the life and accomplishments of Rod Park, owner of Park’s Nursery and former OAN president and […]

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Bailey hires trade communications specialist

By Bill Goloski — Posted March 23, 2022

Jasmina Dolce has been hired for a newly created trade communications specialist for Bailey, according to a release from the company. She will write and share stories about the company, Endless Summer® Hydrangeas, First Editions® Shrubs & Trees, and Easy Elegance® Roses with consumer brand licensees, growers, garden centers and other trade audiences. With more […]

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Pursell Agri-Tech hires director of turf and ornamentals

By Bill Goloski — Posted March 23, 2022

Bill Abetz has been appointed director of turn and ornamentals for Pursell Agri-Tech, according to a release from the company. He has 30 years of green industry experience, which includes 20 years in chemical and fertilizer sales and product development. He previously served as assistant golf course superintendent and nursery operations manager. Abetz will help […]

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Fall Creek hires general counsel

By Bill Goloski — Posted March 23, 2022

Brendan Driscoll has been appointed as general counsel of Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, according to a release from the company. He replaces Jim Baumgartner, who is retiring. Driscoll will serve on the company’s executive management team to lead the company’s internal legal team and the global network of outside counsel. In addition, he will […]

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Oregon State hires dean of agriculture sciences

By Bill Goloski — Posted March 23, 2022

Staci Simonich has been appointed the dean of the Oregon State University (OSU) College of Agricultural Sciences and director of the Oregon Agricultural Experiment Station, according to a release from the university. Simonich has more than 20 years of experience with the university, starting as an assistant professor in 2001. She has been an interim […]

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Meet the Leader: Rod Park

By Bill Goloski — Posted March 18, 2022

OwnerPark’s NurseryOAN member since 1986 OAN roles/positions:• Young Nursery Person of the Year (1986)• OAN President (1991)• Political Awareness Award (1996)• Pacific Coast Nurseryman Outstanding Service Award (1998)• Clayton W. Hannon Distinguished Service Award (2006)• Honorary Lifetime Membership (2019) Service positions on the OANAwards, Convention, Finance, Government Relations, Nominating, and ONPAC committees Tell us about […]

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NURSERY NEWS

Darcy added to OSU agricultural Diamond Pioneer Registry

Nursery industry tops list of Oregon ag commodities

Fall Creek promotes Amelie Aust to executive board chair

Hall of Famers give gift towards horticultural industry advocacy

Verl Holden retires from Oregon Garden Foundation Board

More Nursery News

FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

Secure your 2023 Farwest hotel room and save

Farwest Show to celebrate 50th anniversary in 2023

Nursery professionals connect at Farwest

These 12 products had buyers buzzing at Farwest

Nightfall Snowbell sweeps top honors in Farwest New Varieties Showcase

More Updates from Farwest

From the pages of Digger

June 2023: The Shrubs Issue

May 2023: The Sustainability Issue

April 2023: The Trees Issue

March 2023: Water Outlook 2023

February 2023: Greenhouse Issue ’23

More issues of Digger

The Value of Membership

Member Profile: Mahonia Nursery

Meet the Leader: Angela Bailey

OAN Member Profile: Oregon Flowers Inc. 

More member stories

CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE

Virtual is the new reality – for now

Trade shows in the time of COVID

A demand ‘renaissance’ for nurseries

Western Nursery & Landscape Association falls victim to pandemic

MANTS 2021 to move online due to COVID-19

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Nursery Guide LIVE

Nursery Guide LIVE clicks into place

Booth spaces still available for Nursery Guide LIVE March 17–18

Nursery Guide LIVE virtual marketplace postponed due to winter storm damage

Keynote presentations at Nursery Guide LIVE virtual marketplace provide insight on green industry trends in 2021 and beyond

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