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Timing is key when it comes to shifting

By Jon Bell — Posted May 22, 2025

Process and timing of moving plants up to larger containers is key to healthy, attractive plants

Filed Under: Nursery Operations, Uncategorized

Federal REAP funds help nurseries make the shift to solar power

By Jon Bell — Posted April 21, 2025

REAP has helped many nurseries, farms and small businesses in Oregon with beneficial renewable energy projects.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Energy

Nurseries reap the benefits of benchmarking

By Jon Bell — Posted February 24, 2025

Nurseries that closely track their processes enjoy efficiencies, benefits and bottom-line boosts

Filed Under: Nursery Operations

Proper ventilation and air circulation are key to successful greenhouses

By Jon Bell — Posted January 27, 2025

Air flow and temperature are among the most important considerations needed for plants to thrive.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Air circulation, Greenhouses

Nurseries look to become the place to be

By Jon Bell — Posted January 7, 2025

Many of Oregon’s nurseries have found creative ways to invite customers to come and stay a little longer, enjoy a day in the country and spend a little money.

Filed Under: Retail Garden Centers Tagged With: agritourism

Though almost inevitable, damage claims can be minimized with the right moves

By Jon Bell — Posted October 24, 2024

Careful organizing and loading of plants can minimize damage to nursery plants during the shipping process.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Transportation

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

By Jon Bell — Posted September 26, 2024

The emergency fund is just one component of the ODA’s nursery licensing program. Other pieces aim to keep nursery plants healthy, whether they’re being grown here and shipped out of state or brought in from elsewhere.

Filed Under: Nursery News, Nursery Operations, Plant Pests and Diseases, Retail Garden Centers

The business outlook for 2024 and beyond

By Jon Bell — Posted July 29, 2024

From hydrangeas to housing, here’s what’s impacting the nursery industry this year

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Economy

With new cultivars and year-round coloring, Nandina has taken root

By Jon Bell — Posted May 28, 2024

They can be a fiery red, a pretty pink or a deep, dark burgundy. Some are golden or amber depending on the season, while others nearly glow in soft peach tones.

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: shrubs

Growers hope to get credit for sequestration value of plants they grow

By Jon Bell — Posted May 1, 2024

The nursery industry is comparably light on the environment, and many of its products are some of the most effective tools at sequestering carbon.

Filed Under: Nursery News, Nursery Operations Tagged With: Sustainability

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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

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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

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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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