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Articles and posts by Curt Kipp

December 2023: Oregon is Nursery Country

By Curt Kipp — Posted November 30, 2023

With a record $1.37 billion worth of sales in 2022, Oregon’s nursery industry continues to grow. And if you want to know why, you can ask the families that are driving the growth. Ask Jan, Cindy and Jason Hupp, who run Drakes Crossing Nursery in the Cascade Range foothills, founded 1967. They’ve made huge investments […]

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Welcome to Nursery Country 2023

By Curt Kipp — Posted November 30, 2023

With a record $1.37 billion worth of sales in 2022, Oregon’s nursery industry continues to grow. And if you want to know why, you can ask the families that are driving the growth.

Filed Under: Oregon Nursery Country Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Wholesale Nurseries

Women in agriculture speak on leadership challenges at OAN Convention

By Curt Kipp — Posted November 8, 2023

Strong leading women can be found far and wide, from the nursery industry to Oregon’s state capital. A Women in Leadership discussion panel at the 2023 OAN Convention discussed the challenges, opportunities and importance of leadership.

Filed Under: Nursery News, Nursery Operations, OAN Members Tagged With: Leadership, OAN, OAN Members

OAN announces six Friends of Nurseries awards

By Curt Kipp — Posted November 8, 2023

The Oregon Association of Nurseries announced its annual Friends of Nurseries, which are given to elected and other officials and partners who demonstrate understanding of Oregon’s nursery and greenhouse industry and/or support for its advancement.

Filed Under: Nursery News, OAN Members Tagged With: Friends of Nurseries, OAN, OAN Members, Politics, Wholesale Nurseries

OAN awards five new Honorary Life memberships

By Curt Kipp — Posted October 31, 2023

The Oregon Association of Nurseries has five new honorary life members. All were announced at the 2023 OAN Convention, held at Brasada Ranch, Powell Butte, Oregon. This honor is given in recognition of a lifetime of invaluable service to the nursery and greenhouse industry.

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President’s Awards Banquet recognizes industry service and excellence

By Curt Kipp — Posted October 31, 2023

The Oregon Association of Nurseries recognized industry leaders and contributors for their excellence at the annual President’s Awards Banquet, held October 27, 2023 at the OAN Convention at Brasada Ranch resort, Powell Butte, Oregon.

Filed Under: Nursery News, OAN Members Tagged With: Business, OAN, OAN Members, Wholesale Nurseries

President Amanda Staehely takes reins at 2023 OAN Convention

By Curt Kipp — Posted October 31, 2023

Amanda Staehely, co-owner of Columbia Nursery in Canby, Oregon, took the reins of the Oregon Association of Nurseries Board of Directors at the 2023 OAN Convention.

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

September 2023

By Curt Kipp — Posted September 5, 2023

The September 2023 issue of Digger is out and here’s what’s included.

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Farwest celebrates 50 years in style

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 29, 2023

The 2023 Farwest Show celebrated 50 years of bringing nursery professionals together in style August 23–25, with more exhibitors, more attendees — and definitely more fun.

Filed Under: Farwest Show Tagged With: Business, Farwest, OAN, OAN Members, Plants, Wholesale Nurseries

Farwest Show attendees choose Eclipse® Hydrangea as People’s Choice at New Varieties Showcase  

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 25, 2023

Eclipse® Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Eclipse’ PP35544, USPP, CPBRAF) was voted by Farwest Show attendees as the People’s Choice winner in the 2023 New Varieties Showcase.

Filed Under: Farwest Show Tagged With: Farwest, Plants, Wholesale Nurseries

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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

From the pages of Digger

August 2026 Digger: Farwest Show Edition

July 2026

June: The Shrubs Issue

May 2026: the Sustainability Issue

April: The Tree Issue

More issues of Digger

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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