Farwest is your ticket to the nursery and retail garden center industry. Whether you’re a grower, retailer, wholesale buyer, supplier or landscape professional, you’ll find that Farwest offers you the complete trade show and conference experience. The Planning Guide is your roadmap to the 2024 Farwest Show, with seminar listings, social and networking events, tours, […]
Don Sprague, owner of Garden Gallery Iron Works, passes
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— PostedThe Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report that Don Sprague, owner of Garden Gallery Iron Works, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in his home in Woodburn, Oregon, surrounded by family and friends. The family made the announcement of Don’s passing on Friday, June 28. A funeral Mass will be held […]
July 2024 Digger
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— PostedColumns: Growing Knowledge, an ongoing series provided by Oregon State University in collaboration with the USDA and in partnership with OAN. Download a PDF of this issue.
Farwest seminars cover a range of topics
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— PostedThere’s a little something to pique everyone’s interest this year at the 2024 Farwest Show in Portland, Oregon, August 21-23, as far as seminar topics go. “We’ve lined up a wide cross-section of speakers to reflect our member’s specialties and interest,” said Director of Events Allan Neimi. “Attendees will find sessions to help them run […]
Nursery supplier McConkey shuts down
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— PostedMcConkey, a manufacturer and distributor of horticultural goods based in Sumner, Washington, has shut down operations and closed, according to Eric Wyland at McConkey. No additional details were provided by the company. According to its LinkedIn profile, the company employed between 50-200 workers. The company was established in 1964 by Jack McConkey and at one time […]
The June issue of Digger is our annual focus on shrubs.
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— PostedColumns: Growing Knowledge, an ongoing series provided by Oregon State University in collaboration with the USDA and in partnership with OAN. Download a PDF of this issue.
May 2024: Sustainability issue
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— PostedThe May issue of Digger is our annual focus on sustainability. Columns: Growing Knowledge, an ongoing series provided by Oregon State University in collaboration with the USDA and in partnership with OAN. Download a PDF of this issue.
Energy Trust rebates can help nurseries switch to LED lighting and lower power bills
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— PostedNursery owners might still be in shock at their electricity bill since rate increases approved by the Oregon Public Utilities Commission took effect in January. But there’s still a way to quickly trim electricity consumption: update lighting.
Smith Gardens acquires Skagit Horticulture facility
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— PostedSmith Gardens, Inc. has acquired Skagit Horticulture’s inventory and assumed control of Skagit’s former Riverbend facility operating out of Mount Vernon, Washington, effective April 8, 2024
Meet the Leader: Christopher Lee
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— PostedChristopher Lee offers advice about navigating the complexities of leadership and pursuing your passion and being your absolute best.
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