We’ve been hearing for a while now about shortages starting to appear in the marketplace. Here’s another instance of a nursery that’s expecting the supply of material to be tight.
September Digger arrives in mailboxes
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— PostedThe September issue of Digger has been mailed to subscribers, and the cover story this month is on plants that thrive in wet sites (PDF). Due to the prevalence of bioswales and other urban water features, many nurseries — native plant growers in particular — have been trying hard to keep up with demand. Other […]
Golf tournament raises more than $100K to benefit homeless
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— PostedFrom left to right: Dave Snodgrass (Dennis’ 7 Dees), Dean Snodgrass (Dennis’ 7 Dees), Jean DeMaster (Executive Director, Human Solutions), Drew Snodgrass (Dennis’ 7 Dees), and Terry Ciecko (Human Solutions Board Member). Dennis’ 7 Dees presented local charity Human Solutions with a check for $100,402 to help fund two shelters and other programs for homeless […]
Housing markets show continued improvement
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— PostedA record high of 291 metropolitan areas across the country now qualify as improving housing markets, according to a study conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The NAHB/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI) for September recorded a gain of 44 markets from August and marks the index’s highest level since it was […]
Farwest announces two more air travel voucher winners
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— PostedTwo OAN member companies have each won a $400 voucher on Southwest Airlines for their efforts in boosting attendance at the recent Farwest Trade Show, which saw a 15 percent bump in total attendance over 2012. Youngblood Nursery won the first voucher by having the most complimentary tickets redeemed, with 20. Don Marjama Nursery Inc. […]
ANLA, OFA mail merger ballots
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— PostedIs one national nursery industry association better than two? Members of the American Nursery and Landscape Association (ANLA) and OFA – The Association of Horticulture Professionals have begun voting on that very question. Mail-in ballots are due Sept. 27, but those eligible can also vote in person Sept. 28 at the OFA office in Columbus, […]
2013 Farwest Trade Show Roundup
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— PostedNow that the 2013 Farwest Trade Show has come to a close, we’re taking a moment to catch our collective breath and look back at some of the highlights of the 41st annual event, which took place this past week in Portland, Ore. Two days before the show floor opened, activities kicked off on Tuesday, […]
Farwest Trade Show sees a 15 percent jump in attendance
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— PostedOrganizers and exhibitors were very pleased with attendance levels at the 2013 Farwest Trade Show, held August 22-24 at the Oregon Convention Center in downtown Portland, Ore. The three-day event had 15 percent more people coming through the gate than in 2013. “I spent three days walking the aisles talking to exhibitors and attendees. The […]
Illumination Flame Digiplexis wins People’s Choice at Farwest Trade Show
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— PostedIllumination Flame Digiplexis (Digitalis Illumination Flame USPPP) Illumination Flame Digiplexis (Digitalis Illumination Flame USPPP) was the “plant of the people” at the 2013 Farwest Trade Show in Portland, Ore. The new introduction, hybridized by Thompson & Morgan (U.K.) and offered by Skagit Gardens Inc., was the winner of the People’s Choice Award at the New Varieties […]
Plantufacturing: How new plants are selected and launched
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— PostedDan Heims, President of Terra Nova Nurseries, and Kelly Norris, Horticulture Manager at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, tag-teamed for a fun lecture on the ins and outs of bringing a new plant to market. Since 1973, Heims has been deeply involved in all facets of horticulture. He’s currently the president of Terra Nova […]
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