Blog – Page 152

Digger magazine

Written to make you a nursery industry expert.

Managing your digital reputation, part 2: Review sites

By Mark Fordice — Posted March 2, 2015

It’s important to know what’s being said about your company on the
major review websites.

The rebel leader

By Curt Kipp — Posted March 2, 2015

For Jonn Karsseboom, plants and retailing are pathways to self-expression.

Planting a seed for success

By Ryan Kuenzi — Posted March 2, 2015

Nurseries can better manage their bottom line through proactive forecasting.

Making a heaven of hellstrips

By Loree Bohl — Posted March 2, 2015

These plots between the sidewalk and the street can be planted in a variety of beautiful styles.

Bringing branchy back

By Elizabeth Petersen — Posted March 2, 2015

Growers, retailers and public agencies make the case for urban forests.

Beneficials beyond the greenhouse

By Chal Landgren — Posted March 2, 2015

Scientists track the use of predatory insects for aphid control in
Christmas tree farms.

Potholes on the road to recovery

By Jeff Stone — Posted March 2, 2015

A failing transportation system could be a roadblock to economic recovery for the nursery and greenhouse industry.

NWREC offering nursery internship

By Curt Kipp — Posted February 27, 2015

Oregon State University Nursery Extension, Research & Education is seeking applicants for a nursery internship at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center in Aurora, Oregon.

Homeland Security shutdown looms (Updated)

By Curt Kipp — Posted February 27, 2015

The U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives are facing a midnight Friday (Feb. 27) deadline to extend funding for the federal Department of Homeland Security and avert a shutdown of that agency.

Obama dispatches labor secretary to resolve port labor dispute

By Peter Szymczak — Posted February 19, 2015

President Barack Obama is sending his labor secretary to California to meet with both sides in a contract dispute that has affected the flow of goods from Asia into West Coast ports. Secretary Tom Perez’s mission is to meet with the parties — the International Longshore and Warehouse Union on one side, the Pacific Maritime […]