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July 2025

By Vic Panichkul — Posted June 25, 2025

July’s Issue of Digger explores how nurseries, scientists and breeders have worked with the Oregon Department of Agriculture on sterile varieties of Buddleja to satisfy the demand from consumers while keeping its invasive nature under control. It also examines how it pays off for nurseries to build strong brands. Columns: Growing Knowledge, an ongoing series provided […]

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Longtime employee buys Heritage Seedlings and Liners

By Vic Panichkul — Posted June 13, 2025

Mark Krautmann has sold Heritage Seedlings and Liners to longtime employee Octavio Martinez. The sale was concluded June 1.

Filed Under: Nursery News, Nursery Operations

June 2025: Shrubs issue

By Vic Panichkul — Posted May 22, 2025

This year’s annual Shrubs Issue of Digger explores the growing interest from gardeners and landscapers in plants that change color through the growing season to keep the garden interesting all year long. It also examines how nurseries are rebuilding their soil tilth with cover crops. Columns: Growing Knowledge, an ongoing series provided by Oregon State University […]

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May 2025: Sustainability Issue

By Vic Panichkul — Posted April 21, 2025

This year’s annual Sustainability Issue of Digger explores the growing popularity of the green drenching trend where gardeners are creating soothing holistic havens to get away from a hectic world and how nurseries are responding with new varieties of plant material. It also examines how some Oregon nurseries are tapping into solar to reduce their […]

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April 2025: The Tree Issue

By Vic Panichkul — Posted March 25, 2025

This issue explores the rising consumer attraction to Styrax japonicus and the greater attention that growers are giving this tree and provides ideas to grow and produce better plants.

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Meet the leader: Sam Pohlschneider

By Vic Panichkul — Posted March 25, 2025

What is your background? Worked on the family grass seed farm growing up. Graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in agriculture. Interned at Bailey Nursery in Yamhill, Oregon, in the summer of 1996. After graduating from OSU, went to work at Marion Ag Service as a crop adviser for 4 years. Then, went […]

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March 2025: The Perennial Issue

By Vic Panichkul — Posted February 25, 2025

This month’s issue is focused on providing growers with new ideas on perennials and their production, and ideas to help nurseries boost the bottom line.

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In Memoriam: Melvin John Steffenson

By Vic Panichkul — Posted February 24, 2025

The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report that Melvin John Steffenson, founder of Pleasant Hill Nursery, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025.

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February 2025: The Greenhouse Issue

By Vic Panichkul — Posted January 27, 2025

This month’s issue is focused on providing greenhouse growers with ideas to grow and work smarter. 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.

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January 2025: The Retail Issue

By Vic Panichkul — Posted January 7, 2025

This month’s issue helps retail garden centers raise their game and strengthen their connections with their customers. 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.

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NURSERY NEWS

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

In Memoriam: Melvin John Steffenson

New USDA Census of Hort arriving in mailboxes this month

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From the pages of Digger

March: The Perennials Issue

February: The Greenhouse Issue

January 2026: The Retail Issue

November 2025: The Transportation Issue

October 2025

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Pests and Diseases

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Aiming for precision in pest control

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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

2026 Farwest Show issues calls for speakers

Excitement, optimism prevail at 2025 Farwest Show

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Youngblood Nursery wins Best in Show booth honors at the 2025 Farwest Show

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The Value of Membership

AmericanHort president and CEO to step down

OAN honors industry leaders at 2025 Convention

Meet the Leader: Patrick Peterson

More member stories

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