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Oregon nurseries approach $900 million in annual sales

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 23, 2016

Oregon nurseries and greenhouses sold $894 million worth of plant material in 2015, according to a new estimate by the Oregon Department of Agriculture. This was good enough to make nursery and greenhouse products Oregon’s number two agricultural commodity, behind cattle and calves at $914 million. It represented an 11 percent increase in sales from […]

Filed Under: Nursery News

Bipartisan group calls for comprehensive immigration reform

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 4, 2016

A bipartisan group of Oregon civic leaders held an immigration reform Day of Action on Wednesday (August 3, 2016), calling on Congress to enact comprehensive immigration reform. “We may not agree on everything, but we can agree that all people should be treated with dignity and respect,” said Oregon Speaker of the House Tina Kotek (D-Portland).

Filed Under: Nursery News

August 2016 — Farwest Edition

By Peter Szymczak — Posted August 3, 2016

The triple-sized August issue of Digger contains everything you need to know about the 2016 Farwest Show, and much, much more.

Filed Under: Issues Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Farwest, Landscaping, OAN Members, Plants, Retail Nurseries

Strategies for shortages

By Denise Ruttan — Posted August 2, 2016

In these times of reduced plant availability, it pays to be a customer in good standing.

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

Member Profile: J Farms LLC

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 2, 2016

Nursery owners Jenni Burkhead and Jim Lewis specialize in hand-grafted conifers and Japanese maples.

Filed Under: OAN Members Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, OAN Members

Marketing across cultures to reach new customers

By Ian Doescher — Posted August 2, 2016

America’s rich blend of cultures presents opportunities — and challenges — for business marketing efforts.

Filed Under: Pivot Points Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Marketing

Warning about the downside to insecticides

By Mike Darcy — Posted August 2, 2016

Gardeners who use pesticides should take heed about the potential harm they could be doing to beneficial insects.

Filed Under: Mike Darcy Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Pesticides, Plants

A Farwest Show baby

By Leigh Geschwill — Posted August 2, 2016

It’s August. And for Oregon growers and their customers, that means it’s time for the Farwest Show!

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

Meet the Leader: Denece Messenger

By Peter Szymczak — Posted August 2, 2016

Get to know the 2016 Farwest Show chairwoman
and CEO of Decorative Bark Inc.

Filed Under: OAN Members Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Farwest, OAN Members

Expanding the tree palette

By Elizabeth Petersen — Posted August 2, 2016

Experts from near and far recommend options for diversifying — and strengthening — the urban canopy.

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Plants, Trees

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NURSERY NEWS

GOP gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan visits Farwest Show

Deciphering Oregon’s plastics recycling law

J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. celebrates 80 years as a nursery standout

Monrovia Nursery Company celebrates 100 years of innovation and looks to the future

New AmericanHort CEO introduces himself to OAN

Bailey Nurseries removed dams to build environmental resilience

The new NurseryGuide.com powers up with new features

Terra Gardens owner’s gesture for his mother opens the door to other wheelchair-bound gardeners

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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

Beguiling plants win Retailers’ Choice Awards at Farwest

GOP gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan visits Farwest Show

Sofia® Cherry Laurel and Saturnalia™ American hybrid oak shine at New Varieties Showcase 

Eschenfelder Farms wins Best in Show at Farwest

A sense of excitement in the air at Farwest

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The Value of Membership

ONF scholarships help recipients launch their career in horticulture

New AmericanHort CEO introduces himself to OAN

OAN members see benefits and rewards from serving ag industry organizations

More member stories

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