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The rebel leader

By Curt Kipp — Posted March 2, 2015

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

Filed Under: OAN Members Tagged With: OAN Members

Planting a seed for success

By Ryan Kuenzi — Posted March 2, 2015

Nurseries can better manage their bottom line through proactive forecasting.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Business

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.

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: Landscaping, Plants

Bringing branchy back

By Elizabeth Petersen — Posted March 2, 2015

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

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: Plants

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.

Filed Under: Growing Knowledge Tagged With: Pests and Diseases

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.

Filed Under: Director's Desk Tagged With: Transportation

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.

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Education, Extension, Oregon State University

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.

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Immigration, Politics, Workforce

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 […]

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Transportation

Home Depot requires new neonicotinoids plant tag, despite inconclusive evidence

By Peter Szymczak — Posted February 19, 2015

According to a report published by Greenhouse Management magazine, growers who supply Home Depot must now comply with the company’s new mandate requiring all plants treated with neonicotinoids to bear a special tag informing customers that the plant has been exposed to the controversial insecticides. Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer […]

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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

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The Value of Membership

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