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Perennials that beat the heat

By Emily Hoard — Posted February 24, 2026

Breeders are developing plants to meet increased demand for heat-resistant, sun-tolerant perennials

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: Perennials

Consumer fascination with hues of red, pink and burgundy is fueling a growing tropical plant trend

By Emily Hoard — Posted January 21, 2026

Tropical plants with red leaves or flowers have been popular for a long time, but consumer fascination shows no signs of waning.

Filed Under: Plant Features

Plants with dark, rich tones are striking consumers’ fancy

By Emily Hoard — Posted January 6, 2026

Goth gardens celebrate deep purples, velvety blacks and smoky greens to create spaces that are both mysterious and elegant.

Filed Under: Plant Features

Profile: Columbia Nursery

By Emily Hoard — Posted November 24, 2025

Columbia Nursery specializes in growing rare and unique conifers and Japanese maples.

Filed Under: Oregon Nursery Country

Foodscaping incorporates edibles into ornamental landscapes

By Emily Hoard — Posted September 9, 2025

The concept of incorporating edible plants into ornamentals is known as foodscaping. It’s of interest not just to consumers, but the retailers and growers who serve them.

Filed Under: Plant Features

New cultivars are breathing new life into Weigela

By Emily Hoard — Posted July 23, 2025

Growers have developed new Weigela cultivars with more flowers and more compact forms with denser branches that don’t need to be pruned.

Filed Under: Plant Features

Working with the ODA, nurseries develop sterile varieties of Buddleja

By Emily Hoard — Posted June 25, 2025

Butturfly Bush (Buddleja) is in high demand because it’s easy to grow and it’s a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies.

Filed Under: Plant Features

Green drenching creates peaceful garden spaces

By Emily Hoard — Posted April 21, 2025

Gardeners are tapping green’s soothing nature to create peaceful spaces, and nurseries are following suit.

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: Consumer trends

Getting a grip on drainage

By Emily Hoard — Posted March 25, 2025

Standing water can encourage diseases and create a poor environment for plant roots and microbes

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Drainage

Profile: Krueger’s Tree Farm

By Emily Hoard — Posted November 21, 2024

Richard “Dick” Krueger is building a legacy of innovation with a eye toward solving tomorrow’s problems

Filed Under: Oregon Nursery Country

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