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September 2023

By Curt Kipp — Posted September 5, 2023

The September 2023 issue of Digger is out and here’s what’s included.

Filed Under: Issues, Uncategorized

The genetic revolution comes home

By Melodie Putnam — Posted September 5, 2023

Researchers seek new ways to make use of whole genome sequencing in plant production.

Filed Under: Growing Knowledge Tagged With: Plants, Research

The problem of the root

By Mitch Lies — Posted September 5, 2023

Growers, suppliers discourage tap roots and circling with pruning pots and grow bags.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Plants, Wholesale Nurseries

The replacements

By Erica Browne Grivas — Posted September 5, 2023

Over-reliance on certain trees often prompts the need to turn to newer varieties in place of faltering favorites.

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: Plants

Where the lessons are

By Todd Nelson — Posted September 5, 2023

I once heard a story of a man who had a lifelong dream of sailing the Mediterranean on a cruise ship with his wife. After she passed away, the man decided that if he didn’t go now, he never would. So for a year, he saved whatever he could in order to have enough money to purchase a ticket. 

Filed Under: Columns, President's Message Tagged With: OAN, OAN Members

We exist to serve members

By Jeff Stone — Posted September 5, 2023

It is easy to get disconnected from your trade association during the sprint of shipping, not to mention dealing with weather and labor challenges. However, we all know the great unseen threats that loom over the industry, starting with state and federal regulations. Your volunteer leaders on the OAN Board of Directors and Government Relations Committee serve as your voice and your defense.

Filed Under: Columns, Director's Desk Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, OAN, OAN Members

Farwest celebrates 50 years in style

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 29, 2023

The 2023 Farwest Show celebrated 50 years of bringing nursery professionals together in style August 23–25, with more exhibitors, more attendees — and definitely more fun.

Filed Under: Farwest Show Tagged With: Business, Farwest, OAN, OAN Members, Plants, Wholesale Nurseries

Farwest Show attendees choose Eclipse® Hydrangea as People’s Choice at New Varieties Showcase  

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 25, 2023

Eclipse® Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Eclipse’ PP35544, USPP, CPBRAF) was voted by Farwest Show attendees as the People’s Choice winner in the 2023 New Varieties Showcase.

Filed Under: Farwest Show Tagged With: Farwest, Plants, Wholesale Nurseries

Farwest Show attendees select favorites for the Retailers’ Choice Awards

By Vic Panichkul — Posted August 25, 2023

Garden retailers roamed the trade show floor as part of the Retailers’ Choice Awards Awards™ and chose 15 different products that caught their eyes as judges at the 2023 Farwest Show in Portland, Oregon.

Filed Under: Farwest Show, Retail Garden Centers Tagged With: Farwest, OAN, Plants, Retail Nurseries, Wholesale Nurseries

Youngblood Nursery Inc. wins Best in Show booth award at 2023 Farwest Show  

By Vic Panichkul — Posted August 23, 2023

When it came to creating booths that will attract attendees, this year’s Farwest Show exhibitors weren’t short on creativity. 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 25, at the Oregon Convention Center […]

Filed Under: Farwest Show Tagged With: Business, Farwest, OAN, OAN Members, Wholesale Nurseries

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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

Farwest celebrates 50 years in style

Farwest Show attendees choose Eclipse® Hydrangea as People’s Choice at New Varieties Showcase  

Farwest Show attendees select favorites for the Retailers’ Choice Awards

Youngblood Nursery Inc. wins Best in Show booth award at 2023 Farwest Show  

Variegated Frydek Elephant Ear wins Farwest New Varieties Showcase Judges’ Choice award for 2023

More Updates from Farwest

NURSERY NEWS

Darcy added to OSU agricultural Diamond Pioneer Registry

Nursery industry tops list of Oregon ag commodities

Fall Creek promotes Amelie Aust to executive board chair

Hall of Famers give gift towards horticultural industry advocacy

Verl Holden retires from Oregon Garden Foundation Board

More Nursery News

From the pages of Digger

September 2023

August 2023: Farwest Show Edition

July 2023: New Varieties Showcase Preview

June 2023: The Shrubs Issue

May 2023: The Sustainability Issue

More issues of Digger

The Value of Membership

Seeding the next generation of horticulture specialists

Farwest turns 50

Member Profile: Mahonia Nursery

More member stories

CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE

Virtual is the new reality – for now

Trade shows in the time of COVID

A demand ‘renaissance’ for nurseries

Western Nursery & Landscape Association falls victim to pandemic

MANTS 2021 to move online due to COVID-19

More articles

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