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

By Vic Panichkul — Posted August 25, 2025

The spirit of camaraderie distinguishes the Oregon nursery industry from others, but the spirit of competition ruled the day at the Farwest Show, and it resulted in some creative booth displays.  Impartial, non-industry volunteer judges walked the floor to find the best of the best. They chose Youngblood Nursery Inc. in Salem, Oregon for the […]

Filed Under: Farwest Show

August 2025 Digger: Farwest Show Edition

By Vic Panichkul — Posted July 23, 2025

In addition to the Farwest Show Guide (PDF), which will help all Farwest attendees get the most out of their show experience and visit to Oregon, the August issue of Digger includes green industry news and features. Let’s dig in! Columns: Growing Knowledge, an ongoing series provided by Oregon State University in collaboration with the USDA and in partnership with OAN. […]

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In memoriam: Bill Van Belle

By Vic Panichkul — Posted July 17, 2025

The Oregon Association of Nursery is saddened to report that Van Belle Nursery founder Bill Van Belle passed away in Abbotsford, B.C., Canada on July 5.

Filed Under: Nursery News, Uncategorized Tagged With: obituary

Farwest presents a broader range of seminars this year

By Vic Panichkul — Posted June 25, 2025

The new climate summit adds an important and timely focus for industry attendees

Filed Under: Farwest Show

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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We need to fight for our brand

By Vic Panichkul — Posted June 25, 2025

We are finding that the family farm is under assault. It is a systemic disconnection from agriculture as a society.

Filed Under: Director's Desk

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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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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May 2026: the Sustainability Issue

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Pests and Diseases

Box tree moths pose a threat to Oregon nurseries

Managing Phytophthora: timing, temperature and emerging threats

Managing slugs and snails in Pacific Northwest nurseries

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 

More Updates from Farwest

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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