Revised, rebranded OregonFlora has new and expanded plant information Looking for an online resource with information about the native and naturalized plants of Oregon? The Oregon Flora Project’s newly expanded website, OregonFlora, will meet the need. Rich with details about more than 4,670 unique species of ferns, conifers, herbs, grasses, and trees, it presents information […]
An illuminating trend
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LEDs are helping nurseries gain all kinds of new efficiencies A mid-January morning in Hillsboro, Oregon: It’s gray, it’s drizzly and, most depressingly, it’s dark. Dark enough that 10:30 in the morning feels like dusk, which at this time of year comes far too early for most; dark enough that the region would be lucky to […]
Small, tall and packed together
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The trend toward smaller spaces drives intensive use of perennials and grasses The midcentury ranch house with the huge yard is a thing of the past. Replacing it is the tall house with a small yard — and that’s changing the shape of home landscaping. Everywhere across the country, homebuilders are squeezing as many new homes […]
Don’t overlook these late bloomers
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Don’t overlook these late bloomers During the busy spring months, when customers are buying nearly everything that is in bloom, they might overlook plants that don’t show off their color until late summer. I have many plants in my garden that are just coming into peak flower in August and September. Whenever we open our […]
H-2A for nurseries
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The guest worker program offers a labor option, but has its challenges Oregon nurseries are facing pressing labor shortages. Several have turned to mechanization, but the industry still needs human hands. In recent years, those hands have not been adequately available. Many nurseries are considering the H-2A temporary agricultural worker visa program as a potential […]
This should be our month
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What is the true meaning of Earth Day? And what about Arbor Day? The answers really depend on one’s personal perspective. I think of parades with causes on big poster boards, and a mix of environmental advocates, students, and parents with baby strollers. I asked my daughter and her two friends, all sophomores in high […]
An adventure worth taking
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On a recent weekend, I did something I don’t do enough — I went to a retail garden center. You see, as a nurseryman, the honest truth is that by Sunday, I usually feel like I’ve seen enough plants. I can’t wait to go out into the woods for a run, clean the house, putter […]
Skagit Horticulture hires regional account manager
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Tom Contrisciano joins the staff of Skagit Horticulture as a regional account manager in the liner division and will contribute his expertise to the GrowProTeam™. Contrisciano has more than three decades of industry experience in ornamental horticulture. He recently transitioned to Skagit Horticulture from Fluence Bioengineering, a manufacturer of LED horticultural lighting. He has also […]
Senninger increases durability and efficiency of pivot Wobbler
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Senninger increases durability and efficiency of pivot Wobbler Senninger Irrigation has expanded their line of agricultural products with the introduction of the i-Wob2, which aims to reduce the number of times a sprinkler package needs to be replaced. The i-Wob2 features enhanced materials and shroud guards to protect the system from damage and double as […]
Simplot Partners purchases Nursery Connection store in Hubbard
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A new sign is going up on a storefront in Hubbard, Oregon. Simplot Partners has taken over the former Nursery Connection LLC store as of February 27, 2018. The purchase of certain Nursery Connection assets allows Simplot to expand its distribution capacity in the Pacific Northwest nursery market, the company stated in a press release. The […]
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