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Articles and posts by Curt Kipp

Nursery family turns tragedy to inspiration

By Curt Kipp — Posted December 27, 2017

The charitable work of the Elizabeth Ashley Hoke Trust was recently featured on KGW Channel 8 in a segment called Cup of Joe with Joe Donlan, as well as a feature article in the Silverton Appeal-Tribune. Elizabeth was the eldest daughter of Anthony and Kristan Hoke, owners of OAN members Silver Falls Nursery (wholesale) and […]

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Elizabeth Ashley Hoke Trust, Nursery News, OAN Members, People

Oregon is Nursery Country

By Curt Kipp — Posted December 22, 2017

Meet the masters Oregon truly is Nursery Country. For evidence, one could look to the numbers. The state has 61,099 acres in nursery production — more than any other state. According to the 2014 USDA Census of Horticultural Specialties, Oregon is the nation’s top producer of coniferous evergreens, deciduous shade trees, deciduous flowering trees, bare […]

Filed Under: Oregon Nursery Country Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, OAN Members, People, Plants, Welcome to Nursery Country

Terra Nova Nurseries Inc.

By Curt Kipp — Posted December 22, 2017

Founded: 1992 by Ken and Jody Brown, Dan Heims and Lynne Bartenstein About: Breeder, grower and intellectual property manager of perennial and annual plant introductions. Key Employees: Lab Manager Harini Korlipara, Lead Traditional Breeder Janet Egger, Director of New Products Development Chuck Pavlich, Sales Manager Larry Finley Employees: 110 full-time Contact: 10051 S. Macksburg Road, […]

Filed Under: Oregon Nursery Country Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, OAN Members, People, Plants, Terra Nova Nurseries, Welcome to Nursery Country

KCK Farms LLC

By Curt Kipp — Posted December 22, 2017

Founded: 1983 by brothers Kevin, Craig and Keith Coleman About: Wholesale grower of bare root and containerized trees, conifers, shrubs, cut peonies and fruit understock, plus non-nursery agricultural crops. Owners: Kevin and Keith Coleman Other key personnel: Sales Manager Ralph Guariglia, Operations Manager Randy Culley Employees: 75 full-time, increasing to 180 for peak season Contact: 11483 S.E. […]

Filed Under: Oregon Nursery Country Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, OAN Members, People, Plants, Welcome to Nursery Country

Russell’s Nursery

By Curt Kipp — Posted December 22, 2017

Founded: 1981 by Loy and Wayne Russell About: Wholesale B&B grower of Japanese maples, conifers and common evergreens. President: Loy Russell Other key personnel: Kyle Russell, sales manager; Jerrid Russell, production manager Employees: 15 full-time, increasing to 30 for peak season Contact: 22241 Boones Ferry Road NE, Aurora, OR 97002-9455 503-678-2536 russellsnursery@gmail.com www.russellsnursery.com Trade shows: MGIX (Midwest […]

Filed Under: Oregon Nursery Country Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, OAN Members, People, Plants, Welcome to Nursery Country

Amethyst Hill Nursery/ Hydrangeas Plus®

By Curt Kipp — Posted December 22, 2017

Founded: 1985 as Bell Family Nursery About: Wholesale and retail grower of hydrangeas and companion plants. Owners: Kristin and David VanHoose Employees: 4 year-round; 8 in peak season Contact: 6543 S. Zimmerman Road Aurora, OR 97002-9302 503-651-2848 kristin@amethyst-hill.com www.amethyst-hill.com www.hydrangeasplus.com 50 Listings on NurseryGuide.com Trade shows: Farwest Show Many nursery owners grew up in agriculture, but […]

Filed Under: Oregon Nursery Country Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, People, Plants, Welcome to Nursery Country

Japanese Beetle eradication program to expand in 2018

By Curt Kipp — Posted December 19, 2017

The Oregon Department of Agriculture has completed year one of a proposed five-year eradication program for Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica), a nursery and garden pest that feeds on turf as well as more than 300 plant species. The beetles were found in the Cedar Mill area west of Portland in 2016. This past summer, the […]

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Invasive species, Oregon Department of Agriculture, Pesticides, Pests and Diseases, Plants, Regulations

OAN honors industry’s best with 2017 awards

By Curt Kipp — Posted November 9, 2017

The Oregon Association of Nurseries recently honored several members for their outstanding achievements and service to the nursery industry. These awards were announced at the annual OAN Convention November 3–4, 2017 at Salishan Spa & Golf Resort in Gleneden Beach, Oregon. The convention also featured the passing of the president’s gavel from retailer and grower […]

Filed Under: Nursery News, OAN Members, Oregon Nursery Country Tagged With: Events, OAN, OAN Members

Paving the way to market

By Curt Kipp — Posted November 1, 2017

The U.S. nursery industry is responsible for shipping nearly $14 billion worth of products every year, including nearly $1 billion from Oregon alone, according to the most recent USDA Census of Horticultural Specialties. Whether these plants, trees and shrubs are destined to live for a season or a century, they must make their way along […]

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, Politics, Transportation, Wholesale Nurseries

Tornado causes damage at Smith Gardens near Aurora

By Curt Kipp — Posted October 19, 2017

Smith Gardens Inc. is recovering from a tornado that caused major damage last Thursday afternoon (October 12, 2017) at its greenhouse growing facility in Aurora, Oregon. Most of the damage was structural; less than 2 percent of crops were lost, and no one at the nursery was injured. Although there is a lot of cleanup […]

Filed Under: Nursery News

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NURSERY NEWS

Bailey Nurseries removed dams to build environmental resilience

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

More Nursery News

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May 2026: the Sustainability Issue

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Pests and Diseases

Box tree moths pose a threat to Oregon nurseries

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

More articles

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

OAN members see benefits and rewards from serving ag industry organizations

AmericanHort president and CEO to step down

OAN honors industry leaders at 2025 Convention

More member stories

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