A U.S. economy that already had several telltale signs of a possible recession has now likely entered one for sure, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, green industry economist Dr. Charlie Hall told listeners at a Monday webinar presented by AmericanHort and the Nursery and Landscape Association Executives (NLAE). “Our economy was functioning, we’ve had a […]
In Memoriam: Wayne Russell
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The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of Wayne Russell, father of Russell’s Nursery founder Loy Russell. Wayne passed away January 16 at home in Aurora, Oregon, at age 89. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. this Friday, January 24, at Simon-Cornwell Colonial Chapel, 390 N. Second St., […]
Oregon Nurseries’ Hall of Fame member Jean Fessler passes
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The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of Oregon Nurseries’ Hall of Fame member Jean Fessler, who co-founded Woodburn Nursery & Azaleas together with her husband, Bob. She died December 22, 2019 at the age of 80, following a battle with breast cancer. A rosary was held December 26 at St. […]
A place where people can grow
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David Sather wanted a place to grow. After spending years developing a landscaping business in the Seattle area, he was ready to chase a dream by raising his own plant material. When David arrived in Oregon, he knew he had found his place. Todd Williams wanted a place to grow. After working at a retail […]
TSW Nursery Sales Inc.
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Founded: 2001 by Todd Williams About: Wholesale grower and broker of trees and shrubs in containers and B&B, shipping to most of the United States. Principal: Todd Williams Key Employees: Todd Williams, president/CEO: Marissa Williams, CFO: Laura Woodward, inside sales manager; Tom Dodd, farm manager: Shelby Cabeceiras, assistant office manager: Jaime Urcino, farm/shipping foreman; Oscar […]
F & B Farms and Nursery
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Founded: 1997 by Fred and Leigh Geschwill, Bill and Heidi Geschwill About: Wholesale greenhouse grower serving the Pacific Northwest. Products include annuals, organic herb/vegetable starts, potted indoor flowers/forced bulbs, small fruits/berries/grapes, pumpkins, fall décor and poinsettias. They also operate a small, local, seasonal garden center. Principals: Fred, Leigh, Bill and Heidi Geschwill Key Employees: Jon […]
Serendipity Nursery
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Founded: 1986 by David Sather About: Wholesale grower offering containerized and B&B broadleaf evergreens, conifers, grasses, and ground covers, which are shipped to wholesalers, garden centers and landscapers across the United States. Principal: David Sather Key Employees: David Sather, president; Mikaela Eaton, sales manager Employees: 5 year-round plus seasonal employees Contact: 8400 S. Sconce Road, […]
Making the handoff
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Family-owned nurseries follow a variety of models to transition to the next generation of ownership They say two things in life are certain — death and taxes — but death also implies a third certainty, and that’s retirement. If one doesn’t choose a retirement date, sooner or later it will be chosen for them. It’s better […]
Oregon Invasive Species Council seeks member nominations
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The Oregon Invasive Species Council (OISC) is seeking nominations for eight volunteers interested in serving a two-year term on the council. As approved by the passing of Senate Bill 445 in 2019, the council is comprised of additional members now that they will collaborate with a broader mix of private industries and non-government organizations to […]
Oregon nurseries hit nearly $1 billion in yearly sales
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Nurseries and greenhouses sold nearly $1 billion worth of products during 2018, according to a new estimate by the Oregon Department of Agriculture — good enough to qualify as Oregon’s best-selling agricultural commodity once again.
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