Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber and the Oregon Sustainability Board presented Northwoods Nursery and One Green World with a 2011 Oregon Sustainability Award yesterday. The wholesale and retail grower won in the small business category. It was one of just two businesses, and six organizations overall, to be so honored. The nursery, founded and owned by […]
Annual ANLD tour is set for June 18
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— PostedIf you want to see some of the finest and most creative residential landscapes in the Portland area, then mark Saturday, June 18 on your calendar, and make plans to attend the eighth annual Behind-the-Scenes Garden Tour, presented by the Association of Northwest Landscape Designers (ANLD). The self-guided, multi-site tour will be held from 10 […]
Tree prices on the rise?
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— PostedAre tree prices about to increase significantly? John Barbour of Bold Spring Nursery in Hawkinsville, Ga., believes the answer is yes. He explains why in this must-read blog post. Short version: it’s all about supply and demand. Nurseries cut their production due to the subprime lending crisis and resulting recession. Now, demand is about to […]
April issue features hostas
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— PostedHostas are on the front page of the April issue of Digger magazine. Elizabeth Petersen has a wonderful article (PDF) about the many interesting varieties that are out there. Additionally, we have a feature story by managing editor Curt Kipp on longtime supplier OBC Northwest (PDF), a piece by Chris Guntermann on computerized greenhouse controls […]
Natural gas proposal tabled
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— PostedAccording to The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.), the proposed new Palomar natural gas pipeline from Astoria to Central Oregon has been tabled. The reason? Not enough demand. The pipeline would have traversed farmland in the northern Willamette Valley, which made it a concern for many farmers, including nursery growers. However, NW Natural still maintains that another […]
American Rhododendron Society conference comes to Portland area
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— PostedDo you love rhododendrons? Are you located in the Pacific Northwest? Do you have plans for May 10–15? You do now. The American Rhododendron Society will be holding its annual conference at Heathman Lodge in Vancouver, Wash., and there will be a cavalcade of speakers on many topics, not just rhododendrons. Not an ARS member? […]
Scholarship opportunities for hort students
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— PostedThe Oregon Nurseries Foundation awards scholarships to students preparing for a career in ornamental horticulture and related fields. Sixteen different awards are sponsored by individuals and OAN Chapters as a way to support the next generation of green industry professionals. Scholarships are available ranging from $500 to $1,500 and multiple awards are possible. Applications must […]
The Oregon Garden to host American Garden Award displays
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— PostedStarting May 13, The Oregon Garden will play host to a special display garden — one that gets the public involved in selecting the best new flower varieties. Seven new flower varieties will be competing in the 2011 American Garden Award competition, which is entering its third year. The public will be able to view them […]
OAN Retail Nursery Guide now available
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— PostedSpring is here. How about a nursery road trip? You can now get the 2011 OAN Retail Nursery Guide at garden centers and visitor information centers all across Oregon and Southwest Washington. Here’s the press release: 2011 Retail Nursery Guide Available Free for Seasoned and Aspiring GardenersOregonians asked to “buy local” when it comes to […]
Scotts removing phosphorous from most lawn foods
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— PostedThe Scotts Miracle Gro Company announced today it is removing phosphorous from most of its lawn fertilizers by the end of 2012. The company has been reducing use of the compound in fertilizers since 2006. Excess phosphorous is considered bad for the environment because the unabsorbed amounts can run off into streams, waterways and eventually […]
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