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Japanese beetle detected in Portland

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The number of Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) detected in the Cedar Mill area on the west side of Portland has now climbed to 337, according to the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA). Earlier reports had pegged the number in the mid-200s. And officials expect they may find more. Officials believe these numbers mean a breeding […]

Farwest Show marks second straight year of higher attendance

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The Farwest Show continues to grow — just like Oregon’s high quality plants, trees and shrubs. More than 6,300 industry professionals turned out or the 2016 edition of the national nursery and greenhouse industry expo. It was a 6 percent increase over 2015, making it the second consecutive year that attendance went up. The show also […]

Little Prince of Oregon wins Best of Show booth award at Farwest

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Little Prince of Oregon Nursery (Booth #7025) came away with top booth honors at the 2016 Farwest Show. They were given the coveted Ted Van Veen Best in Show award for their clever booth that made striking use of plant material — including sedum wigs for company employees Ryan Seely and Mark Leichty that gave the […]

BabyCakes™ Blackberry wins top judges’ honors at Farwest New Varieties Showcase (UPDATED)

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There were 55 outstanding new trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals and vines on display at the 2016 New Varieties Showcase at the Farwest Show in Portland. But BabyCakes™ Blackberry (Rubus x ‘APF-236T’) and Lavalamp™ Sublime™ Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata ‘Kolmakilma’ PPAF, CBRAF) stood out from the crowd. The Farwest Show judging panel, made up of industry experts, […]

2016 Farwest Show Retailers’ Choice Awards to recognize best new products for garden retail

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The 2016 Farwest Show, August 25-27, in Portland, Oregon, will sponsor The Garden Center Group’s Retailers’ Choice Awards at this year’s show. The Retailers’ Choice Awards take place at major trade shows around the country each year. At Farwest, representatives of the Garden Center Group will search the Expo floor for the top 10 new […]

Farwest’s New Varieties Showcase, Growers Showcase put spotlight on cutting-edge plants and grower solutions

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The 2016 Farwest Show, August 25-27, in Portland, Oregon, provides a comprehensive presentation of the latest and greatest plant introductions and ways to be more successful in production with this year’s New Varieties Showcase and Growers Showcase. Both events combine to cover A-to-Z interests and issues that are trending around plants today. The two showcases […]

Farwest Mobile App puts the show at your fingertips

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The 2016 Farwest Show, August 25-27, in Portland, Oregon, announces that its Farwest mobile app is ready and available for download for this year’s Show. The app, for iPhone and Android, is a free download at the App Store and Google Play. The Farwest mobile app is an invaluable planning tool for exhibitors and attendees […]