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OAN publishes 100-page guide to reducing pest and disease risks

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 24, 2011

The Oregon A The Oregon Association of Nurseries has published the “Safe Procurement and Production Manual,” a 100-page guide to producing healthy nursery stock by using a systems approach. The book is available online now as a PDF download, at no cost. In addition, a free, full-color print version is available for the asking at […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Biological Pest Control, Farwest, Farwest Show, OAN, ODA, Pests and Diseases, Phytophthora ramorum, Propagation, Transportation, Wholesale Nurseries

Ending radio silence

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 24, 2011

We apologize for the lack of posts here at the Daily Digger blog over the past couple of months. Some of you may know that June, July and August are our busiest months in the OAN Publications Department, due to the publication of the OAN Nursery Guide, the yearly Digger: Farwest Edition and the OAN […]

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We’re mobile optimized!

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 24, 2011

Are you on the go? Now you can read Daily Digger easily and quickly from anywhere — all you need is a smart phone or other mobile device with Internet access. If your device has a QR code scanner, scan the code pictured here. Otherwise, just type in “www.diggermagazine.com” on your mobile device and the […]

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OAN responds on estate tax issue

By Curt Kipp — Posted May 25, 2011

For the last several years, industry leaders and key legislators have been working hard to pass and perfect workable estate tax reform that gives relief to family-owned nurseries and other resource-based businesses (farms, timber operations, fishing operations). Although the Oregonian published coverage that overemphasized the extremes of the debate at the expense of a fair […]

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Perspectives on nursery industry growth

By Curt Kipp — Posted May 11, 2011

How important is the nursery industry to Oregon’s economy? Short answer: very. Jeff Stone, Dan Hillburn and Grace Dinsdale will be giving the long answer at this Friday’s meeting of the Portland City Club, which will be entitled “Growing Oregon’s Nursery Industry.” The club will meet at 12:15 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2011 at The […]

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Northwoods Nursery wins sustainability award

By Curt Kipp — Posted April 14, 2011

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 […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Consumer trends, Edibles, Politics, Retail Nurseries, Sustainability, Wholesale Nurseries

Annual ANLD tour is set for June 18

By Curt Kipp — Posted April 4, 2011

If 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 […]

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Tree prices on the rise?

By Curt Kipp — Posted April 4, 2011

Are 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 […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Economy, Recession, Trees, Wholesale Nurseries

April issue features hostas

By Curt Kipp — Posted March 31, 2011

Hostas 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 […]

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Natural gas proposal tabled

By Curt Kipp — Posted March 24, 2011

According 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 […]

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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

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Managing Phytophthora: timing, temperature and emerging threats

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Prioritizing nursery pest challenges

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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 

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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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