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Improving on the classics

By Kym Pokorny — Posted March 1, 2016

Repeat-blooming hydrangeas and hardy, more colorful echinaceas are just two examples of market-tested plants that found renewed life through varietal improvement.

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

McPheeters Turf Inc.

By Curt Kipp — Posted March 1, 2016

Get to know McPheeters Turf, a second-generation, family-owned-and-operated farm specializing in turf grass and plants that thrive in Central Oregon’s high desert climate.

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

Essential tips for marketing to Millennials

By Alyssa Wise — Posted March 1, 2016

To reach this key consumer audience, businesses must appreciate its unique attributes and craft messages that stand out on social media.

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

The chicken or the egg?

By Leigh Geschwill — Posted March 1, 2016

OAN President Leigh Geschwill discusses the economic dilemma posed by raising Oregon’s minimum wage.

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

Oregon nurseries launch Lean consortium

By Peter Szymczak — Posted February 24, 2016

A consortium of four Oregon nurseries announced a year-long effort to learn and apply principles of Lean — also known as the “Toyota Production System.” Lean is a method for eliminating waste that results in more value to customers, delivered at a lower cost, in a shorter time, with fewer defects and less human effort. […]

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Education, OAN Members

Oregon horticultural sales hit $932 million for 2014

By Curt Kipp — Posted February 1, 2016

The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service has released its new 2014 Census of Horticultural Specialties, which was the first taken since 2009. The massive, 583-page document contains national as well as state-by-state data for various industry sectors as well as individual plant genera.

Filed Under: Nursery News

February 2016

By Peter Szymczak — Posted February 1, 2016

What impact will the legalization of cannabis in Oregon have on the state’s horticulture industry?

Filed Under: Issues Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine

Celebrating the 33rd star

By Jeff Stone — Posted February 1, 2016

OAN’s executive director gives a history lesson on the origins of Oregon’s statehood.

Filed Under: Director's Desk Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Education

Soil solarization in container nurseries and field production

By Jennifer Parke — Posted February 1, 2016

Discover this hot tool for managing diseases and weeds in container nurseries and field production.

Filed Under: Charcoal Rot, Fusarium Root Rot, Growing Knowledge, Plant Pests and Diseases, Pythium Root Rot, Root Rots, Verticillium Root Rot, Weeds Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Oregon State University

A bright future for urban food forests

By Tracy Ilene Miller — Posted February 1, 2016

Growers and landscapers stand to gain when community members create edible-friendly green spaces on public lands.

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: Consumer trends, Digger magazine, Plants

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NURSERY NEWS

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

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

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Pests and Diseases

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OAN leads grower-driven Japanese beetle solution

Prioritizing nursery pest challenges

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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

New AmericanHort CEO introduces himself to OAN

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

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The Value of Membership

New AmericanHort CEO introduces himself to OAN

OAN members see benefits and rewards from serving ag industry organizations

AmericanHort president and CEO to step down

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