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Berry-producing plants headline the March issue of Digger

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The baseball preseason has begun, spring is almost officially here, and best of all, the March issue of Digger has arrived! This month’s main plant feature (PDF) is on berry producing plants, which add beauty and encourage wildlife. We also have an article on “Defending your ground” (PDF) – meaning, the smart use of cover […]

Growers urged to respond to USDA surveys

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Officials with the USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service (NASS), Oregon Field Office, are busy collecting responses to two important nursery surveys: the once-every-decade 2010 Census of Horticultural Specialties (incorporating the annual Commercial Floriculture Survey), and the every-three-years Nursery and Floriculture Chemical Use survey. According to Bruce Eklund, deputy director of the NASS Oregon Field Office, […]

Enthusiasm reigns at the 2010 YGP Show

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The Oregon Association of Nurseries is reporting a successful 2010 Yard Garden & Patio Show presented by Dennis’ 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden Centers. The show ran Feb. 12-14 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Ore., and drew some 25,000 people over its three days. However, the enthusiasm of the attendees may have been […]

New plants added to P. ramorum regulated list

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Officials with the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Plant Protection and Quarantine program (PPQ) issued a federal order on Monday (Feb. 22) adding 10 species to the list of plants regulated for Phytophthora ramorum. The plants have been identified them as hosts of the pathogen, and now will be regulated in accordance with […]

New Products Showcase is added to the 2010 Farwest Show

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Looking for a way to help your target customers find your best and newest products? The 2010 Farwest Show in Portland, Ore. is adding a new feature this year – the New Products Showcase. Think of it as just like the show’s longstanding (and much anticipated) New Varieties Showcase, except that logically enough, this one […]

Warm winter is a matter of degrees

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It’s been a warm first couple months of 2010 in Western Oregon, no question. You might be surprised just how warm. Here’s some information from Robin Rosetta that puts it into perspective: With our warm spring, you might want to consider using degree days (heat unit accumulation) to monitor the phenological status of your crops […]

Oregon Nurseries Foundation offers scholarships for 2010

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Students interested in studying horticulture at the college level are eligible for scholarships being made available by the Oregon Nurseries Foundation. The various scholarship awards are sponsored by individuals as well as OAN chapters, as a way to support the next generation of green industry professionals. High school graduates who will attend college in the […]

State of Perfection Clip 5: Hans Nelson and Sons Nursery

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Clip 5 in our State of Perfection videos features Hans Nelson and Sons Nursery in Boring, Ore. Company president Dan Nelson talks about the company’s Korean dogwoods. You can read profiles of all of these nurseries by downloading our State of Perfection story (PDF) from the January issue. Next week we will post the final […]

February issue of Digger features Daphne cultivars

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The February issue of Digger is out and on its way to mailboxes! This month’s main plant feature is on the many wonderful Daphne cultivars (PDF) that are grown in Oregon. We also have an article on greenhouse heating options (PDF), as well as the first article in our new OSU: Growing Knowledge series, produced […]