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Bauman Farms keeps bringing them back

By Curt Kipp — Posted October 11, 2013

Congratulations to Oregon retailer Bauman Farm & Garden in Gervais, Ore. The destination garden center recently was featured in the current issue of Garden Center Magazine. Unlike the typical garden center, Bauman’s has made fall their busiest time of year. Through a number of popular events, they have become a destination, particularly during pumpkin harvest […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: People, Retail Nurseries

Sudden oak death wreaking havoc on the Isle of Man

By Curt Kipp — Posted October 11, 2013

One might expect an island to be less susceptible to an invasive plant pathogen than most places. Phytophthora ramorum, which causes sudden oak death, can’t cross the sea on its own — it has to be carried across via infected plant material. At some point, that’s exactly what happened on the Isle of Man. The island […]

Filed Under: Phytophthora, Plant Pests and Diseases Tagged With: Pests and Diseases, Phytophthora ramorum

October Digger arrives in mailboxes

By Curt Kipp — Posted October 10, 2013

The October issue of Digger has been mailed to subscribers. This month’s cover story, titled “Street tough,” highlights a new generation of trees that can handle challenging growing conditions in the city (PDF). Other articles in the current issue include: “Feeding the imagination” (PDF) American pitcher plants, Venus flytraps and other carnivorous plants inspire columnist […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Digger, Farwest, Invasive species, Trees

Driver’s card opponents turn in signatures

By Curt Kipp — Posted October 8, 2013

In the spring, the Oregon Legislature passed a law that would create a new four-year driver’s card for those who live in Oregon and otherwise qualify for a driver’s license, but are unable to prove legal residency. The bill was backed by a coalition of business, faith, labor and law enforcement groups, including the Oregon […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Immigration, OAN, Politics, Workforce

AM Northwest highlights Oregon’s nursery industry

By Curt Kipp — Posted September 23, 2013

The Oregon nursery industry recently was featured on the AM Northwest television show on KATU, Channel 2 in Portland. The Bigej family, owners of Al’s Garden Centers, is featured in this four-and-a-half-minute video. The segment explains the industry’s role within Oregon agriculture and the state’s overall economy, while also explaining the lifestyle benefits of ornamental […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Economy, OAN, People

Get those orders in

By Curt Kipp — Posted September 17, 2013

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.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Economy, Native Plants, Plants, Wholesale Nurseries

September Digger arrives in mailboxes

By Curt Kipp — Posted September 16, 2013

The 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 […]

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Golf tournament raises more than $100K to benefit homeless

By Curt Kipp — Posted September 16, 2013

From 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 […]

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Housing markets show continued improvement

By Curt Kipp — Posted September 10, 2013

A 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 […]

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Farwest announces two more air travel voucher winners

By Curt Kipp — Posted September 4, 2013

Two 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. […]

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NURSERY NEWS

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

Longtime employee buys Heritage Seedlings and Liners

More Nursery News

From the pages of Digger

August 2026 Digger: Farwest Show Edition

July 2026

June: The Shrubs Issue

May 2026: the Sustainability Issue

April: The Tree Issue

More issues of Digger

Pests and Diseases

Box tree moths pose a threat to Oregon nurseries

Managing Phytophthora: timing, temperature and emerging threats

Managing slugs and snails in Pacific Northwest nurseries

OAN leads grower-driven Japanese beetle solution

Prioritizing nursery pest challenges

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

OAN members see benefits and rewards from serving ag industry organizations

AmericanHort president and CEO to step down

OAN honors industry leaders at 2025 Convention

More member stories

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