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Articles and posts by Curt Kipp

Evelyn Schmidt, co-founder of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co., passes away

By Curt Kipp — Posted July 12, 2017

The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of Evelyn Schmidt, the cofounder of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co., a wholesale tree nursery based in Boring, Oregon. She died July 6, 2017 at the age of 96.

Filed Under: Nursery News, OAN Members, Uncategorized

Future tech

By Curt Kipp — Posted May 1, 2017

Nurseries deploy new technology in innovative ways to stay competitive.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Operations

Joining the conversation

By Curt Kipp — Posted April 3, 2017

In the age of social media, misinformation spreads quickly, but proactive outreach can neutralize its effects.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, Operations

Trump orders construction of border wall

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 25, 2017

President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order directing that a wall be constructed along the U.S.-Mexican border — one of several planned steps to crack down on immigration and refugee settlement. Although Congress has authorized no funding for the wall, Trump’s executive order calls for already appropriated federal funds to be used for […]

Filed Under: Nursery News

Oregon Nurseries Foundation offers hort scholarships

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 19, 2017

Do you know students pursuing careers as nursery or landscape professionals? The Oregon Nurseries Foundation (ONF) awards scholarships to students preparing for a career in ornamental horticulture and related fields. In all, 19 different awards — ranging from $500 to $1,500 — are sponsored by individuals and Oregon Association of Nurseries (OAN) chapters as a […]

Filed Under: Nursery News

Oregon is Nursery Country

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 4, 2017

Take a tour of four of the state’s top nurseries and greenhouse operations in our annual Nursery Country issue.

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

William Dillard Nursery Co.

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 4, 2017

This family nursery in Damascus, Oregon, was founded over 55 years ago and spans four generations.

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

Fessler Nursery Co.

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 4, 2017

Annuals, including more than 100 varieties of fuschias, are the forte at this nursery in Woodburn, Oregon.

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

Pacific Nursery Inc.

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 4, 2017

New owner Darin Cox carries on the shade tree legacy of founder Gary Brooks.

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

Highland Meadow Nursery Inc.

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 4, 2017

Collaboration with a diverse set of customers has been key to the success of this grower in Molalla, Oregon.

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

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NURSERY NEWS

In Memoriam: Melvin John Steffenson

New USDA Census of Hort arriving in mailboxes this month

Oregon Association of Nurseries honors the industry’s best at 2024 Convention

Eason Horticultural Resources is now employee-owned

Oregon’s nursery licensing program aims to keep the entire industry healthy

Building trust is key to establishing clientele base for new nurseries

Five owners share their experiences on what it takes to start a nursery businesses

Bailey hires new CFO and chief HR officer

More Nursery News

From the pages of Digger

June 2025: Shrubs issue

May 2025: Sustainability Issue

April 2025: The Tree Issue

March 2025: The Perennial Issue

February 2025: The Greenhouse Issue

More issues of Digger

Pests and Diseases

Prioritizing nursery pest challenges

New tools in the battle against thrips

Aiming for precision in pest control

Oregon’s nursery licensing program aims to keep the entire industry healthy

$250,000 shifted to P. austrocedri research

More articles

FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

Sense of excitement prevailed at Farwest as nursery industry ‘Meets the Future’ 

Farwest Show attendees select favorites for the Retailers’ Choice Awards

Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell wins People’s Choice balloting at Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase

Hopper Bros. wins Best in Show booth award at 2024 Farwest Show   

Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell wins Judges’ Best in Show at Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase

More Updates from Farwest

The Value of Membership

Meet the leader: Sam Pohlschneider

OAN honors the industry’s best

Oregon Association of Nurseries honors the industry’s best at 2024 Convention

More member stories

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