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The aging out of agriculture

By Peter Szymczak — Posted October 5, 2016

New study finds a majority of Oregon farmers are nearing retirement age, and many don’t know who will take their place.

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Education, Sustainability

Meet the Leader: Mark Leichty

By Peter Szymczak — Posted October 3, 2016

OAN state board representative Mark Leichty talks sedums, social media and his keys to success.

Filed Under: OAN Members Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, OAN Members

October 2016

By Peter Szymczak — Posted October 3, 2016

The October issue of Digger features plants with golden foliage, .

Filed Under: Issues Tagged With: Business, Consumer trends, Digger, Digger magazine, Home gardening, Landscaping, OAN Members, Oregon State University, Pests and Diseases, Politics

Dennis’ 7 Dees golf tournament raises $88,000 to benefit homeless

By Peter Szymczak — Posted September 20, 2016

The seventh annual charity golf tournament organized by Dennis’ 7 Dees Landscaping and Garden Centers was held on Sept. 15 in Aurora, Oregon, with net proceeds coming to more than $88,000. The money will benefit Human Solutions, a nonprofit organization that provides a full array of programs and services to benefit the homeless population in […]

Filed Under: Nursery News

September 2016

By Peter Szymczak — Posted September 6, 2016

The September issue of Digger recaps the 2016 Farwest Show.

Filed Under: Issues Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Farwest, Plants, Politics

2016 Farwest Show opens on Thursday!

By Peter Szymczak — Posted August 23, 2016

The doors will open Thursday, August 25 for the 2016 Farwest Show at the Oregon Convention Center in downtown Portland! With pre-registration up over 10 percent from last year and an expo floor featuring more than 400 exhibitors from across the globe, including 52 newcomers, expectations are high for a great turnout. Don’t miss out! […]

Filed Under: Farwest Show

August 2016 — Farwest Edition

By Peter Szymczak — Posted August 3, 2016

The triple-sized August issue of Digger contains everything you need to know about the 2016 Farwest Show, and much, much more.

Filed Under: Issues Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Farwest, Landscaping, OAN Members, Plants, Retail Nurseries

Meet the Leader: Denece Messenger

By Peter Szymczak — Posted August 2, 2016

Get to know the 2016 Farwest Show chairwoman
and CEO of Decorative Bark Inc.

Filed Under: OAN Members Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Farwest, OAN Members

A life far from ordinary

By Peter Szymczak — Posted July 1, 2016

Green industry icon Ernest Wertheim shares stories from his memoir, Chasing Spring, and wisdom gained from his vast career in landscape architecture.

Filed Under: Farwest Show Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Farwest, People

July 2016

By Peter Szymczak — Posted July 1, 2016

The July issue features red maples, previews of the 2016 Farwest Show and much more!

Filed Under: Issues Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Farwest, Farwest Show, People, Plants, Trees

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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

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Pests and Diseases

Box tree moths pose a threat to Oregon nurseries

Managing Phytophthora: timing, temperature and emerging threats

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OAN leads grower-driven Japanese beetle solution

Prioritizing nursery pest challenges

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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 

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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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