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Thankful for blessings

By Mark Bigej — Posted December 1, 2016

It’s a great time to give thanks — and get involved.

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

Positive signs for garden centers

By Mike Darcy — Posted December 1, 2016

Retailers are looking to build on last year’s strong sales by capitalizing on the key trends for 2017.

Filed Under: Mike Darcy Tagged With: Consumer trends, Digger, Digger magazine, Home gardening, Plants

Millennials in the garden

By Elizabeth Petersen — Posted December 1, 2016

People born around the turn of the 21st century are digitally obsessed and socially charged — and they’re the fastest growing group of garden consumers in the country.

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: Consumer trends, Digger, Digger magazine, Edibles, Home gardening, Retail Nurseries

Helping horticulture find its niche

By Gail Langellotto — Posted December 1, 2016

The goal of NICH (National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture) is to get 90 percent of U.S. households gardening by 2025.

Filed Under: Growing Knowledge Tagged With: Consumer trends, Digger, Digger magazine, Economy, Education, Home gardening, Oregon State University

Seven wonders of the OAN Convention

By Jeff Stone — Posted December 1, 2016

When the industry gets together at Convention, memories get made.

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

Efforts to eradicate Asian gypsy moth appear successful

By Peter Szymczak — Posted November 29, 2016

Efforts to eradicate Asian gypsy moth appear successful

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Invasive species, ODA, Oregon Department of Agriculture, Pests and Diseases

Skagit Horticulture acquires Skagit Gardens

By Peter Szymczak — Posted November 21, 2016

Skagit Horticulture acquires Skagit Gardens

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

Alexis Taylor named new director of Oregon Department of Agriculture

By Curt Kipp — Posted November 18, 2016

Alexis Taylor has been announced as the new director of the Oregon Department of Agriculture. She replaces Katy Coba, who had served in the position for 13 years before being named the state’s chief operating officer, and director of the Department of Administrative Services, back in August.

Filed Under: Nursery News, Uncategorized

OAN honors five legislators as Friends of Nurseries

By Curt Kipp — Posted November 9, 2016

The Oregon Association of Nurseries recently honored five Oregon legislators as “Friends of Nurseries” for 2016. The five earned the recognition for working with the nursery industry to solve issues of concern. “The Oregon Association of Nurseries is focused on solving problems, and we work with officials on both sides of the aisle to deliver […]

Filed Under: Nursery News, Uncategorized

OAN honors the industry’s best at President’s Awards Banquet

By Curt Kipp — Posted November 9, 2016

The Oregon Association of Nurseries recently honored several members for their outstanding achievements and service to the nursery industry. These awards were announced at the annual OAN Convention November 4–5, 2016 at Sunriver Resort in Sunriver, Oregon.

Filed Under: Nursery News, OAN Members

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NURSERY NEWS

In Memoriam: Melvin John Steffenson

New USDA Census of Hort arriving in mailboxes this month

Oregon Association of Nurseries honors the industry’s best at 2024 Convention

Eason Horticultural Resources is now employee-owned

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

Building trust is key to establishing clientele base for new nurseries

Five owners share their experiences on what it takes to start a nursery businesses

Bailey hires new CFO and chief HR officer

More Nursery News

From the pages of Digger

May 2025: Sustainability Issue

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Pests and Diseases

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

$250,000 shifted to P. austrocedri research

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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

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

Farwest Show attendees select favorites for the Retailers’ Choice Awards

Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell wins People’s Choice balloting at Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase

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

Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell wins Judges’ Best in Show at Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase

More Updates from Farwest

The Value of Membership

Meet the leader: Sam Pohlschneider

OAN honors the industry’s best

Oregon Association of Nurseries honors the industry’s best at 2024 Convention

More member stories

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