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 […]
August 2025 Digger: Farwest Show Edition
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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. […]
In memoriam: Bill Van Belle
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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.
Farwest presents a broader range of seminars this year
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The new climate summit adds an important and timely focus for industry attendees
July 2025
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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 […]
We need to fight for our brand
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We are finding that the family farm is under assault. It is a systemic disconnection from agriculture as a society.
Longtime employee buys Heritage Seedlings and Liners
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Mark Krautmann has sold Heritage Seedlings and Liners to longtime employee Octavio Martinez. The sale was concluded June 1.
June 2025: Shrubs issue
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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 […]
May 2025: Sustainability Issue
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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 […]
April 2025: The Tree Issue
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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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