Every grower we talk to is very busy shipping nursery stock — seemingly more so than in years. It would make sense that state inspectors who issue certificates for these shipments, when needed, are busy, too — and they are, according to Gary McAninch, manager of the Oregon Department of Agriculture’s Plant Division. He sent […]
How to Build Tropical Confidence
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Tropical plants fell out of favor due to their lack of hardiness. But today, they are trending again as gardeners and retailers reconsider the charm of banana trees, wild palms and other exotic varieties, thanks to a newfound confidence in their cold hardiness. Check out the cover story, “Confidently Tropical,” in the April edition of Digger Magazine and learn what tropical plants can […]
Oregon gets an A minus on invasive species report card
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Oregon deserves an A-minus for its efforts to limit and control the introduction of invasive plants, animals and pathogens into the state, according to the Oregon Invasive Species Council. The group issued its annual Invasive Species Report Card on Jan. 9. Some highlights pertaining to the nursery industry include the following: The Oregon Legislature passed […]
Vilsack to continue as head of USDA
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will serve a second term as part of the Obama administration, it was announced Monday. Vilsack said in a statement he will continue work to pass a new Farm Bill and support small towns and rural communities: “President Obama and I share a deep appreciation for rural America and […]
Oregon: The State of Perfection 2013 is now online!
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When it comes to nurseries, Oregon is The State of Perfection. That’s why the January issue of Digger is dedicated to five of Oregon’s outstanding wholesale nurseries. The issue contains five profile articles demonstrating the quality and diversity offered by the state’s growers: Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Lowell, Ore.; Brentano’s Tree Farm, St. Paul, […]
Art Anderson named GM at J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
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Press release issued this afternoon by J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.: J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. has named Art Anderson to serve as General Manager and Chief Operating Officer of the shade, flowering and specialty ornamental tree nursery headquartered in Boring, Oregon. Anderson’s appointment to the leadership role at the family-owned nursery, founded […]
More on comprehensive immigration reform
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Here’s an in-depth look at comprehensive immigration reform, and where it stands in the new, post-election political landscape. Essential reading if you follow this issue.
Planting a seed in the marketplace
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The Oregon Association of Nurseries has joined the nationwide Plant Something™ marketing campaign, the Capital Press (Salem, Ore.) reports. It’s a new program designed to encourage consumers to buy plant material for their yards. More details are at www.oan.org.
Comprehensive immigration reform gains momentum
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Nursery operators have long been strong backers of comprehensive immigration reform. Now, it appears that the president and members of both houses of Congress are getting on board as well. Democrats and Republicans alike have taken note of the Nov. 6 election results, in which Latinos strongly favored Democractic candidates in most districts, and boosted […]
Anna Ball on the future of horticulture
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Anna Ball spoke to the Oregon Association of Nurseries Retail and Greenhouse Chapter last week about current and future trends in horticulture. We have compiled several of the highlights from her speech into a video, which you can view right here:
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