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Nurseries capitalize on fondness for grasses

By Debbie Teashon — Posted January 7, 2025

The increasing popularity of ornamental grasses is fueling a drive for new varieties and innovations.

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: Grasses

Aromatic plants are not just a timeless gardening staple, but part of a wellness trend

By Debbie Teashon — Posted December 28, 2023

Fragrant flowers are irresistible in any garden. We know this by the first reaction most people have when presented with a flower. They immediately put their noses into it in search of its scented treasure, even though they do not know where the blossom has been, what has crawled on it, or what may still be inside.

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: Digger magazine, Plants

Maximalist gardening goes big

By Debbie Teashon — Posted June 21, 2023

Maximalist garden design has two main principles: going bold and going big. Maximalism has found many adopters in the gardening community, but it’s not limited to gardens. It also applies to graphic design, home décor and other design-related fields. Maximalist gardeners plant as much as they can in the soil, experimenting with color combinations and […]

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, OAN Members, Plants, Retail Nurseries, Wholesale Nurseries

Taking your plants to market

By Debbie Teashon — Posted December 27, 2022

Farmer’s markets, gardening events and open houses bring plant growers and shoppers together What makes a person go to local plant sale events and farmer’s markets? Is it the thrill of the plant hunt or a chance to mingle with fellow gardeners? Perhaps it is because it is a place to pick up plant treasures […]

Filed Under: Nursery Operations, Retail Garden Centers Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Plants

A spruce for any landscape

By Debbie Teashon — Posted June 22, 2022

Versatility and deep selection have made the genus a top seller for Oregon growers With about 35 species, a plethora of cultivars, and all its uses that shape our world, it’s not surprising that trees in the Picea genus are a popular landscape plant and top sellers over other conifers. What’s more, Oregon sells 35% […]

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, plant features, Wholesale Nurseries

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

June: The Shrubs Issue

May 2026: the Sustainability Issue

April: The Tree Issue

March: The Perennials Issue

February: The Greenhouse Issue

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Pests and Diseases

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

New tools in the battle against thrips

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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

AmericanHort president and CEO to step down

OAN honors industry leaders at 2025 Convention

Meet the Leader: Patrick Peterson

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