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Director’s Desk: Buckle up for a testy political year

By Jeff Stone — Posted January 7, 2025

Elected officials can make the industry buckle as quick as a pen signs a piece of paper. We have you covered at the state and federal level.

Filed Under: Director's Desk

Growing Knowledge: Focusing on silicon

By Jana Lee — Posted January 7, 2025

Researchers study using silicon-calcium supplementation on rhododendrons to reduce herbivores.

Filed Under: Growing Knowledge

Nurseries capitalize on fondness for grasses

By Debbie Teashon — Posted January 7, 2025

The increasing popularity of ornamental grasses is fueling a drive for new varieties and innovations.

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: Grasses

Nurseries look to become the place to be

By Jon Bell — Posted January 7, 2025

Many of Oregon’s nurseries have found creative ways to invite customers to come and stay a little longer, enjoy a day in the country and spend a little money.

Filed Under: Retail Garden Centers Tagged With: agritourism

Retail nurseries work to expand their reach

By Erica Browne Grivas — Posted January 7, 2025

Diverse customers means that a multi-pronged approach in marketing is required

Filed Under: Nursery Operations, Retail Garden Centers Tagged With: Marketing

In the Know: Naturally native

By Mike Darcy — Posted January 7, 2025

Whether a plant is native or not can create confusion for the gardener and this is where an independent garden center can shine with knowledge to share.

Filed Under: Columns, Mike Darcy Tagged With: Native Plants

OAN honors the industry’s best

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 7, 2025

Several of the nursery and greenhouse industry’s finest servants received their deserved recognition at the President’s Awards Banquet, which concluded the annual 2024 OAN Convention on Saturday, November 16. The convention took place at Salishan Coastal Resort, Gleneden Beach, Oregon and had more than 200 OAN members in attendance. The award winners included the following: […]

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President’s message: Linkage and flow

By Ben Verhoeven — Posted January 7, 2025

It is always good to get off the farm. Every time I visit a nursery, I come back with new ideas and fresh energy. I’d like to use this column to share some of those ideas and introduce you to the people who inspired them. It’s a blustery morning today in western Oregon. The driving […]

Filed Under: Columns, President's Message

New USDA Census of Hort arriving in mailboxes this month

By Curt Kipp — Posted December 6, 2024

Watch your mail: The 2025 USDA Census of Horticulture Specialties is being mailed this month to more than 2,000 horticultural operations in Oregon and some 40,000 nationwide. The census asks questions about crops grown, their value, the square footage used for growing them, production expenses and more. Deadline: Responses are required by law. They are […]

Filed Under: Nursery News, Nursery Operations

December 2024: Oregon is Nursery Country

By Vic Panichkul — Posted November 21, 2024

Oregon’s family-owned nurseries continue to build on their green successes and innovate with an eye towards the future.

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NURSERY NEWS

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

OAN announces 2025 Friends of Nurseries award winners

OAN leads grower-driven Japanese beetle solution

AmericanHort president and CEO to step down

In memoriam: Bill Van Belle

Longtime employee buys Heritage Seedlings and Liners

In Memoriam: Melvin John Steffenson

New USDA Census of Hort arriving in mailboxes this month

More Nursery News

From the pages of Digger

March: The Perennials Issue

February: The Greenhouse Issue

January 2026: The Retail Issue

November 2025: The Transportation Issue

October 2025

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Pests and Diseases

OAN leads grower-driven Japanese beetle solution

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

More articles

FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

2026 Farwest Show issues calls for speakers

Excitement, optimism prevail at 2025 Farwest Show

Dazzling plants, products garner Retailer’s Choice Awards

Youngblood Nursery wins Best in Show booth honors at the 2025 Farwest Show

Glow Sticks Fescue wins top honors from judges at Farwest Show’s New Varieties Showcase 

More Updates from Farwest

The Value of Membership

AmericanHort president and CEO to step down

OAN honors industry leaders at 2025 Convention

Meet the Leader: Patrick Peterson

More member stories

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