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Digger magazine

Written to make you a nursery industry expert.

Trees and shrubs for fall color

By Mike Darcy — Posted October 3, 2016

With the Pacific Northwest’s superb growing climate, fall is a great season to plant something.

Meet the Leader: Mark Leichty

By Peter Szymczak — Posted October 3, 2016

OAN state board representative Mark Leichty talks sedums, social media and his keys to success.

The final countdown

By Leigh Geschwill — Posted October 3, 2016

Leigh Geschwill reflects on her time as OAN President and looks to the future.

October 2016

By Peter Szymczak — Posted October 3, 2016

The October issue of Digger features plants with golden foliage, .

Every election counts

By Jeff Stone — Posted October 3, 2016

“Make sure your voice is heard,” says OAN Executive Director Jeff Stone.

Biocontrol of azalea lace bugs

By Michael Flores — Posted October 3, 2016

Researchers investigate the use of lacewing predators to combat the pesky pest of rhododendrons.

Before you buy a nursery

By Ryan Kuenzi — Posted October 3, 2016

Prospective purchasers must know what they’re getting before they commit

The gilded garden

By Elizabeth Petersen — Posted October 3, 2016

Sun-dappled perennials, grasses, shrubs and conifers make green spaces sparkle.

Dennis’ 7 Dees golf tournament raises $88,000 to benefit homeless

By Peter Szymczak — Posted September 20, 2016

The seventh annual charity golf tournament organized by Dennis’ 7 Dees Landscaping and Garden Centers was held on Sept. 15 in Aurora, Oregon, with net proceeds coming to more than $88,000. The money will benefit Human Solutions, a nonprofit organization that provides a full array of programs and services to benefit the homeless population in […]

Japanese beetle detected in Portland

By Curt Kipp — Posted September 14, 2016

The number of Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) detected in the Cedar Mill area on the west side of Portland has now climbed to 337, according to the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA). Earlier reports had pegged the number in the mid-200s. And officials expect they may find more. Officials believe these numbers mean a breeding […]