It may not sound impressive when Irvin Etienne mentions that he is responsible for the horticultural displays at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. But you’ll be forgiven for not knowing that the museum has a little acreage. Just a little. “We actually have 152 acres,” Etienne told an appreciative audience at this morning’s Farwest Seminars. […]
Farwest Seminars: Dirr speaks on the marketing of new introductions
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— PostedThe visor with the oval “G” was on the table at the head of the room, and people working in horticulture should know what that means: Dr. Michael Dirr in the house. The renowned breeder, author and University of Georgia horticulture professor held court this morning at the Farwest Trade Show with his presentation, “The […]
Farwest Trade Show Preview: Day One: Thursday, August 21
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— PostedIf you’re in Portland for the 2014 Farwest Trade Show, welcome! And likewise for those joining us only in spirit. From now until they roll up the carpets on Saturday evening, we’ll be posting here regularly about show happenings and highlights. Here are some can’t-miss experiences and opportunities Farwest has “on tap,” in one case […]
Farwest Tour: Growing Excellence
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— PostedThis sold-out bus tour included stops at Youngblood Nursery, Carlton Farms and Monrovia. Among the attendees were retailers seeking new and interesting plants, growers wanting a glimpse at exceptional production practices, and the landscape community seeking inspiration. Like a glass of fresh-squeezed orange juice in the morning, a stand of radiant orange bottlebrush ginger (Hedychium […]
Farwest Tour: Creating Landscapes
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— PostedBoth of today’s Farwest Trade Show tours sold out, and it’s easy to see why. One of them toured three of the top growers in Oregon — Carlton Plants, Monrovia and Youngblood Nursery — and the other explored interesting landscape designs that utilize native plants while also pushing the envelope. The landscapes on the second tour truly […]
The 2014 Farwest Trade Show is almost here!
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— PostedThe nursery industry is coming to Portland this week to “Find It All” at the 2014 Farwest Trade Show, and there certainly will be a lot to see. The show itself may not get underway until Thursday, but people started arriving in town on Sunday night and Monday morning, and for good reason. It’s a […]
State officials find no evidence linking dead bees to pesticides
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— PostedA laboratory analysis of dead honeybee samples taken from hives in Clackamas County this summer showed no detection of pesticides, according to the Oregon Department of Agriculture. Officials said that other factors are likely to be responsible for the death of thousands of bees from colonies owned by four local beekeepers. In addition, Oregon State […]
Attend “Covering Your Assets” workshop on August 13
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— PostedPhoto by Jason Faucera, Clackamas County SWCD Discover ways to save money, reduce pesticide use, and improve the results of pesticide applications at the “Covering Your Assets” workshop on Wednesday, August 13, from 3–9 p.m. at Hans Nelson Nursery (31020 SE Waybill Rd., Boring, Oregon). This hands-on workshop will cover sprayer care, manual and electronic […]
DOL inspectors rumored in the valley
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— PostedAccording to an alert sent by the Farm Employer Education & Legal Defense Service (FEELDS), the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is actively investigating farms in the Willamette Valley this week. Their focus thus far has been on blueberry farms, but that could change. Concurrently, DOL has requested an appeal to a federal judge’s ruling that the […]
Yard, Garden & Patio Show to continue under new ownership
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— PostedOregon’s Yard, Garden & Patio Show will continue into 2015 and beyond, according to a joint announcement made July 17. Metropolitan Productions Inc. has purchased the 26-year-old consumer event, designed expressly for gardeners and homeowners, from the Oregon Association of Nurseries (OAN). The next edition will be held Friday–Sunday, February 27–March 1, 2015, at the […]
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