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March: The Perennials Issue

By Vic Panichkul — Posted February 24, 2026

This month’s issue takes a closer look at the hottest trends in perennials.

Filed Under: Issues

What the OAN means to me

By Patrick Newton — Posted February 24, 2026

The OAN isn’t just an office in Wilsonville or a staff that puts on events. It’s an organization built to support this industry from every angle.

Filed Under: President's Message

Deadline approaching to obtain water right permit extensions

By Steve Shropshire — Posted February 24, 2026

Legislative changes to the state’s water right permitting process modify long-standing timelines and procedures for perfecting water rights.

Filed Under: Legal Access

A look at a few unusual perennials

By Mike Darcy — Posted February 24, 2026

Sometimes a word that gardeners often use can convey different meanings, depending on the context. The speaker’s intended meaning can be quite different from what the listener hears or understands. The word “perennial” is a good example. Generally, it is used to refer to a plant that lives for a number of years and usually […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Perennials that beat the heat

By Emily Hoard — Posted February 24, 2026

Breeders are developing plants to meet increased demand for heat-resistant, sun-tolerant perennials

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: Perennials

OSU’s study of native plants gives insights into preferences of gardeners and pollinators

By Jen Hayes — Posted February 24, 2026

and Gail Langellotto Native plants have greatly increased in popularity among gardeners over the past several years, in part due to these plants’ purported value to bees and other pollinators. However, many native plants are difficult to grow and finish at scale in modern nursery production systems. Also, some native plants are viewed as too […]

Filed Under: Growing Knowledge

Labor remains backbone of nursery production

By Jeff Stone — Posted February 24, 2026

Automation has undeniably improved efficiency, reduced waste, and helped growers remain competitive. But our industry still runs on human hands.

Filed Under: Director's Desk

February: The Greenhouse Issue

By Vic Panichkul — Posted January 23, 2026

This month’s issue gives greenhouse growers the tools to up their game and grow more efficiently and with more consistency.

Filed Under: Issues

Giddy up for using your voice at the Legislature

By Jeff Stone — Posted January 23, 2026

This is a big month for our industry. The OAN will be active on both coasts in a major effort to help shape our future.

Filed Under: Director's Desk

Oregon nurseries light the way for houseplants

By Lloyd Nackley — Posted January 23, 2026

Winter production in Oregon has a familiar dark side: month after month where sunshine is in short supply.

Filed Under: Growing Knowledge

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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

More Nursery News

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

OAN leads grower-driven Japanese beetle solution

Prioritizing nursery pest challenges

New tools in the battle against thrips

Aiming for precision in pest control

Oregon’s nursery licensing program aims to keep the entire industry healthy

More articles

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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