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 […]
Correcting a mistake
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As someone who has worked in journalism for more than 20 years, I’ve found that one of the worst places one can make a mistake is in an obituary. It’s the story of someone’s life. People keep them in scrapbooks and share them with friends and family. Unfortunately, upon receiving the new February issue of […]
State of Perfection Clip 4: Bountiful Farms
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Clip 4 in our State of Perfection videos features Bountiful Farms in Woodburn, Ore., which is known for its sculptured plants. Todd Nelson, co-owner, talks about the company’s signature tree screens, which can be used to create outdoor “rooms” and other private areas. Check it out. We’ll be back soon with two more videos – […]
Oregon’s urban forestry conference announces theme for 2010
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An update on Oregon’s forthcoming urban forestry conference from Paul Ries, the Urban and Community Forestry Program manager at the Oregon Department of Forestry: “From Seed to City: The Journey of An Urban Tree” will be the theme of the 2010 Oregon Urban and Community Forestry Conference. Wednesday, June 2 will be a field day […]
PNW charities helping in Haiti
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Several folks have asked us how they can contribute to relief efforts in Haiti. So here, for your information, are several Northwest-based charities that are part of ongoing aid to earthquake victims. MercyCorpshttp://www.mercycorps.org/Dept WPO Box 2669Portland OR 97208-2669 American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter http://www.oregonredcross.org/P.O. Box 4125Portland, OR 97208-4125 Medical Teams International(Formerly known as Northwest […]
State of Perfection Clip 3: Bizon Nursery
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Clip 3 in our State of Perfection videos features Bizon Nursery and production manager Greg Anderson. In it, Greg talks about the company’s signature Bizon Blue spruce (Picea pungens ‘Bizon Blue’). We’ll add another video on Friday, and every Friday thereafter, until all six are available for viewing. Up next: Bountiful Farms. Keep checking back!
Ag leaders speak out on the agriculture-conservation coalition’s reserves map
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Yesterday a coalition of agricultural and conservation groups announced they had developed an alternative to the most recent “Core 4” plan for the Portland metropolitan area. Here’s video of the press conference: The coalition developed the map based on the criteria in state law, and with an eye toward selecting the most suitable areas for […]
Landscape design awards program accepting entries
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The Association of Professional Landscape Designers is now taking entries for the 2010 International Landscape Design Awards, which will recognize excellence in the field of professional landscape design. There are six categories: residential design, non-residential design, small gardens, planting design, specialty projects and show gardens. Entries are judged on project impact, overall design, technical merit, […]
Agriculture speaks on urban reserves process
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The Metro regional government, which guides growth for Portland, Ore. and its suburbs, last month released its latest “Core 4” draft map of proposed rural and urban reserves. The map shows where urban-style development would be allowed, and where it would be off limits, for the next 50 years. Many in agriculture have been critical […]
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