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Amazon will sell Christmas trees this holiday season

By Bill Goloski — Posted September 19, 2018

Amazon is getting into the Christmas tree business, according to a report from the Associated Press. The online megaretailer, recently valued at $1 trillion, will deliver full-size, fresh-cut Christmas trees in large boxes to doorsteps this holiday season. The trees will be eligible for Amazon Prime shipping. Trees will be sent to customers within 10 […]

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: amazon, Business, Christmas trees, Consumer trends, Nursery News

Senninger Irrigation appoints Abernethy as president

By Bill Goloski — Posted September 10, 2018

In a release by the company, James Burks has announced his resignation as president of Senninger Irrigation to attend to family needs. He had dedicated 22 years to the agricultural irrigation manufacturing company and will be missed. Steve Abernethy will assume the role of president on September 28, 2018. Abernethy was hired as vice president of […]

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Business, Irrigation, Nursery News

September 2018

By Bill Goloski — Posted September 6, 2018

In this issue, we explore conifers offering vast combinations of texture, color and height to meet a variety of landscape needs. Also inside is an update on leafy gall, caused by the bacterium Rhodococcus, which afflicts annuals, herbaceous perennials, and woody broadleaf plants. Check out the 2018 Farwest Show recap, which includes a list of the […]

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Skagit Horticulture hires chief operating officer

By Bill Goloski — Posted September 5, 2018

Skagit Horticulture, a nationwide supplier of annuals and perennials, has appointed Scott Crownover to serve as chief operating officer, starting September 1, 2018. Crownover joins the company with more than 34 years of experience in the industry, which includes leadership positions at Vaughan’s Seed Company and McHutchison Horticultural Distributors, a division of Dümmen Orange. His skill for […]

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Nursery News, Skagit Horticulture

Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation, Inc awards $137,000 in grant funding

By Bill Goloski — Posted August 27, 2018

Since the Foundation was established in 1960, their support of floriculture research has totaled $6.75 million. Keeping Frederick Carl Gloeckner’s direction and vision in focus, the Board of Directors met on June 2 to review proposals submitted from many highly qualified researchers from more than 20 colleges and universities in the United States. Covering a […]

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Education, Grants, OAN, OAN Members, Research, Science

August 2018 — Digger: Farwest Edition

By Bill Goloski — Posted August 1, 2018

The August issue of Digger Magazine not only includes the Farwest Show Guide and New Products Showcase, but other original green industry feature stories and news content. In this issue: Plants for pollinators: Strong consumer interest drives demand for pollinator friendly plant selections. Where plant demand is headed: Nurseries are navigating a new landscape as consumer […]

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The next generation of green minds

By Bill Goloski — Posted July 31, 2018

Seed Your Future launches BLOOM!, a vibrant national campaign which packages a discovery quiz, short videos and a library of educational materials from Scholastic that even businesses can use Retailers and wholesale businesses alike know that launching a new marketing campaign comes standard with a certain number of uncertainties. Will your audience like your message? […]

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, Education, Marketing, Wholesale Nurseries

July 2018

By Bill Goloski — Posted June 28, 2018

Growers can read about the pros and cons of creating a display garden for buyers to explore on site, or check out the colorful varieties of Agastache which are becoming a perennial favorite in this month’s Digger issue.  Plus, the Farwest show is almost here! Explore the Farwest Show New Variety Showcase insert to see the latest […]

Filed Under: Issues Tagged With: Agastache, Business, Digger, Digger magazine, Home gardening, Immigration, Issue, OAN, OAN Members, Oregon State University, Plants, Regulations, Wholesale Nurseries

Meet the Leader: Patrick Newton

By Bill Goloski — Posted June 25, 2018

Meet the Leader is a section of Digger Magazine that highlights the voices of Oregon’s nursery industry. Who is Patrick? I’m kind of a city kid who found his way into the nursery industry. I had owned a couple of small businesses that focused on yard maintenance and hardscapes. My father-in-law presented me with a […]

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Oregon nursery acquires Netherlands blueberry producers

By Bill Goloski — Posted June 15, 2018

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery in Lowell, Oregon, announced June 14 that it has purchased Driesvenplant B.V. of The Netherlands, officially adding the region of northern Europe to the operation’s international portfolio of blueberry breeding, research and development centers. Fall Creek already breeds and produces blueberries in the United States, Mexico, Peru, and Spain. In […]

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: blueberries, Business, Nursery News, OAN, OAN Members

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NURSERY NEWS

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The new NurseryGuide.com powers up with new features

Terra Gardens owner’s gesture for his mother opens the door to other wheelchair-bound gardeners

OAN announces 2025 Friends of Nurseries award winners

OAN leads grower-driven Japanese beetle solution

AmericanHort president and CEO to step down

In memoriam: Bill Van Belle

Longtime employee buys Heritage Seedlings and Liners

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May 2026: the Sustainability Issue

April: The Tree Issue

March: The Perennials Issue

February: The Greenhouse Issue

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Pests and Diseases

Managing Phytophthora: timing, temperature and emerging threats

Managing slugs and snails in Pacific Northwest nurseries

OAN leads grower-driven Japanese beetle solution

Prioritizing nursery pest challenges

New tools in the battle against thrips

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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

2026 Farwest Show issues calls for speakers

Excitement, optimism prevail at 2025 Farwest Show

Dazzling plants, products garner Retailer’s Choice Awards

Youngblood Nursery wins Best in Show booth honors at the 2025 Farwest Show

Glow Sticks Fescue wins top honors from judges at Farwest Show’s New Varieties Showcase 

More Updates from Farwest

The Value of Membership

AmericanHort president and CEO to step down

OAN honors industry leaders at 2025 Convention

Meet the Leader: Patrick Peterson

More member stories

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