Tom Fessler, president of Woodburn Nursery & Azaleas (Farwest booth #14043), recalls the disconnect he felt when leaving the Oregon Association of Nurseries Board of Directors after serving for two years in the 1990s. “All of a sudden, your term is up and you’re off the board and you’re kind of lost in space,” he […]
New technology allows nurseries to water more efficiently while saving energy
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With energy and labor costs at or near record highs, it has never been more important for nurseries to strive for efficiency.
Bare-root grading among the most challenging tasks
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Grading bare-root trees is both a subjective and an objective process.
Terra Gardens owner’s gesture for his mother opens the door to other wheelchair-bound gardeners
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Salem nursery is now a destination for many wheelchair-bound gardening enthusiasts.
Communication with the destination will help plants arrive without disruption
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Often the receivers of nursery shipments play a critical function in keeping schedules on track.
Four Oregon nursery owners find fulfillment in selling their businesses to key employees
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In multiple cases, nursery owners said they could have made more money selling to outsiders, but were more interested in maintaining the culture of an operation than reaping profits from a sale.
Success comes from reading the future
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An accurate read on coming market conditions and a balanced strategy are critical to weathering ups and downs of tree-growing business
Nurseries shift production seasons to meet demands, save costs
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Growers adjust production schedules due to changes in labor laws, labor shortages, plant varietal advancements and market factors.
Nurseries save by making the switch to LEDs
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With energy costs soaring, nurseries are tapping into an Energy Trust of Oregon program to reduce the financial burden of installing LED lighting.
Profile: Gold Family Farms
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Steve and Joe Gold are focused on providing value and quality for their customers through efficiencies and scale.