Digger magazine

Written to make you a nursery industry expert.

Tree prices on the rise?

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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 […]

April issue features hostas

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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 […]

Natural gas proposal tabled

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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 […]

American Rhododendron Society conference comes to Portland area

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Do 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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The 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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Starting 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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Spring 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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The 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 […]

Heims appears on Martha Stewart Show

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Congratulations to Dan Heims of Terra Nova Nurseries, who made a guest appearance on The Martha Stewart Show on The Hallmark Channel last Friday afternoon (March 18, 2011). The talented Mr. Heims was there to talk about — what else? — new introductions, including Terra Nova’s signature heuchera selections. He also discussed the process of “sport […]

American Peony Society will bring convention and tour to Oregon May 27–29

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The Pacific Northwest Peony Society will be hosting the American Peony Society Convention and Exhibition Friday–Sunday, May 27–29, with the Holiday Inn Wilsonville serving as the host property. It is the first time the event will be held on the West Coast, and people from across the United States are expected to attend. APS members […]