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June: The Shrubs Issue

By Vic Panichkul — Posted May 20, 2026

In this year’s annual Shrubs Issue, Digger explores how shrubs have moved from a supporting role in the garden to a starring role. A new generation of cultivars and overlooked performers deliver multi-functionality and beauty, while asking for little in return. Plus there’s much more: Columns: Growing Knowledge, an ongoing series provided by Oregon State University […]

Filed Under: Issues

Oregon agriculture is sounding the alarm

By Jeff Stone — Posted May 20, 2026

Oregon agriculture isn’t asking for special treatment. It’s asking for a fair chance to compete. From family nurseries and greenhouse operations to seed growers and generational farms, Oregon’s agricultural economy has long been one of the state’s defining success stories. The nursery and greenhouse industry alone returns more than $1 billion annually back into Oregon’s […]

Filed Under: Director's Desk

Managing Phytophthora: timing, temperature and emerging threats

By Alan Peper — Posted May 20, 2026

Phytophthora root rot is a persistent and economically significant issue in the ornamental nursery industry.

Filed Under: Growing Knowledge, Plant Pests and Diseases Tagged With: Phytophthora

Bailey Nurseries removed dams to build environmental resilience

By Linda Repplinger — Posted May 20, 2026

Through a combination of projects, Bailey Nurseries is caring for the water and fish and wildlife habitat in Salt Creek.

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

For nearly five decades, Gary English has been rooted in service and committed to excellence

By Erica Browne Grivas — Posted May 20, 2026

For more than 30 years, Gary English has been a steady presence in Oregon’s nursery industry — arriving early, staying late, and nurturing both plants and people.

Filed Under: Member Profile

Shrubs are stepping into the spotlight as visually appealing plants

By Erica Browne Grivas — Posted May 20, 2026

A new generation of cultivars and overlooked performers deliver multi-functionality and beauty, while asking for little in return.

Filed Under: Plant Features

Shrubs can also be stars in the garden

By Mike Darcy — Posted May 20, 2026

Visiting other gardens and talking with other gardeners is a favorite pastime of mine.

Filed Under: Mike Darcy

Striving to be like Dad

By Patrick Newton — Posted May 19, 2026

It’s about remembering a man who set the standard for how to live, how to treat people, and how to show up every single day.

Filed Under: President's Message

May 2026: the Sustainability Issue

By Vic Panichkul — Posted April 22, 2026

In this year’s annual Sustainability Issue, Digger explores a new way of fighting plant disease, a market opportunity for nurseries and water and energy conservation. 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

Vote

By Jeff Stone — Posted April 22, 2026

When thinking about elections, Kyle Fessler of Woodburn Nursery & Azaleas said it best: The mayor from Jaws is still the mayor in Jaws 2. In other words, it is important to vote in your local elections. (I love movie references.) The upcoming primary in Oregon isn’t just another date on the political calendar — […]

Filed Under: Director's Desk

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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

More Nursery News

From the pages of Digger

June: The Shrubs Issue

May 2026: the Sustainability Issue

April: The Tree Issue

March: The Perennials Issue

February: The Greenhouse Issue

More issues of Digger

Pests and Diseases

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

New tools in the battle against thrips

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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