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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. […]

Filed Under: Issues

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.

Filed Under: Issues

Farwest seminars cover a range of topics

By Vic Panichkul — Posted June 24, 2024

There’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 […]

Filed Under: Blights, Boxwood Blight, Farwest Show, Plant Diseases, Plant Pests and Diseases

Nursery supplier McConkey shuts down 

By Vic Panichkul — Posted June 7, 2024

McConkey, 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 […]

Filed Under: Nursery News

The June issue of Digger is our annual focus on shrubs.

By Vic Panichkul — Posted May 28, 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.

Filed Under: Issues

May 2024: Sustainability issue

By Vic Panichkul — Posted May 1, 2024

The 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.

Filed Under: Issues Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine

Energy Trust rebates can help nurseries switch to LED lighting and lower power bills

By Vic Panichkul — Posted May 1, 2024

Nursery 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.

Filed Under: Nursery News, Nursery Operations Tagged With: Sustainability

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NURSERY NEWS

Bailey Nurseries removed dams to build environmental resilience

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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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August 2026 Digger: Farwest Show Edition

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June: The Shrubs Issue

May 2026: the Sustainability Issue

April: The Tree Issue

More issues of Digger

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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