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Sense of excitement prevailed at Farwest as nursery industry ‘Meets the Future’ 

By Vic Panichkul — Posted August 28, 2024

A sense of optimism and excitement prevailed at the 2024 Farwest Show as the exhibitors put their best foot forward, forged new customer connections, and strengthened existing relationships. “This year’s Farwest Show floor had great energy with over 4,000 in attendance and more than 300 exhibiting companies representing many segments throughout our industry,” said Allan […]

Filed Under: Farwest Show, Nursery News Tagged With: Digger, Farwest, OAN Members, Plants

Farwest Show attendees select favorites for the Retailers’ Choice Awards

By Vic Panichkul — Posted August 23, 2024

As part of the Retailers’ Choice Awards™, a jury of volunteer garden retailers browsed the aisles and highlighted 15 different products that caught their attention at the 2024 Farwest Show in Portland, Oregon. The awards as chosen by the judges were presented Thursday afternoon (August 22) at the show, in a presentation emceed by Danny Summers, managing director of The Garden Center Group. Both live goods and hard goods were eligible.

Filed Under: Farwest Show, Nursery News

Hopper Bros. wins Best in Show booth award at 2024 Farwest Show   

By Vic Panichkul — Posted August 21, 2024

 Judges walked the floor to find the best of the best, recognizing several winners with the Ted Van Veen Best in Show booth awards. The show runs through Friday, August 23, at the Oregon Convention Center in downtown Portland, Oregon. 

Filed Under: Farwest Show, Nursery News

Jack Harrell III named CEO, chariman of board at Harrell’s

By Vic Panichkul — Posted August 16, 2024

Harrell’s LLC announced the appointment of Jack Harrell III as its new CEO and chairman of the board effective August 15. He succeeds his father, Jack Harrell Jr., who recently passed away. Harrell has more than 15 years of experience at the company, most recently serving as COO and president. “It is an honor to […]

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Meet the leader: Andrea Avila Aragon

By Vic Panichkul — Posted July 29, 2024

Andrea Avila Aragon leads by involving her team in all aspects of success.

Filed Under: Meet the Leader, OAN Members

Member Profile: Howell Prairie Nursery

By Vic Panichkul — Posted July 29, 2024

There’s something to be said about sticking with what’s proven and tried and true and building your success on that. That’s been the winning formula at Howell Prairie Nursery in Silverton.

Filed Under: Member Profile, Nursery Operations, OAN Members

August 2024 Digger: Farwest Show Edition

By Vic Panichkul — Posted July 29, 2024

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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Planning Guide is your roadmap to 2024 Farwest Show

By Vic Panichkul — Posted July 1, 2024

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, […]

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Don Sprague, owner of Garden Gallery Iron Works, passes

By Vic Panichkul — Posted July 1, 2024

The 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 […]

Filed Under: Nursery News, OAN Members Tagged With: obituary

July 2024 Digger

By Vic Panichkul — Posted June 25, 2024

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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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

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

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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