Here’s video #3 in our State of Perfection video series, featuring Doug Hart from Harts Nursery of Jefferson, which logically enough, is located in Jefferson, Ore.: Still haven’t read this month’s State of Perfection stories? What are you waiting for? (PDF). Don’t forget — next Monday, we will have video #4, featuring KG Farms of […]
A retired nurseryman’s life story
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Ed Schultz, the founder and former owner of Calorwash Nursery, has published his own life’s story, “A Warrior’s Tale: From World War II to World Traveler.” After fighting in the South Pacific under Gen. Douglas MacArthur, he vowed that his killing days were over, and he wanted to do something more positive – like start […]
Gardening is the cure
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Whether you support or oppose the health care reform that was passed last year, most would agree that health care costs are spiraling. What to do? In a thoughtful blog post, garden designer (and author) Vanessa Gardner Nagel says that gardening is the cure.
Farm Bureau sells domain for $8.5 million
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Congratulations to the American Farm Bureau Federation, which recently pocketed a cool $8.5 million by selling the www.fb.com domain (that it used to own) to Facebook. The Farm Bureau will retain its main website address, which is www.fb.org (that’s “dot org” rather than “dot com”). (Thanks to Kristin VanHoose of Hydrangeas Plus for passing this […]
ODA director more positive for 2011
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Katy Coba, director of the Oregon Department of Agriculture, is beginning her ninth year in the position. The department has released an interview in which she talks about the year ahead for Oregon farmers. It’s a good, quick read that touches on nursery issues, including export markets, water quality, pesticides and more. Check it out.
State of Perfection Clip #2: Sevenoaks Native Nursery
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Here’s video #2 in our State of Perfection video series, featuring Mike Ridling and Scott Anderson of Sevenoaks Native Nursery in Albany, Ore.: If you haven’t had the chance to read this month’s State of Perfection stories, check them out (PDF). And check back next Monday when we will present video #3, featuring Harts Nursery […]
They’re all Duck fans at J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
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Well, most of them.
BCS (Blustery Chances of Snow?)
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Today the Ducks take on the Tigers, and on Wednesday, the snow will take on the rain — or one could say the North will take on the West. Rufus LaLone explains what he means by that — and what it means to you, depending on your location — in his latest WeatherCafe™ post. The […]
Garland Nursery starts a blog
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Best of luck and a tip of the hat to Garland Nursery (Corvallis, Ore.), which is starting up a blog. Head on over and check it out.
No Polar Express, but snow possible next week
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Weather forecaster Rufus LaLone of WeatherCafe™ fame said earlier this week that we might be looking at a real “Polar Express” scenario in Western Oregon, starting on Monday. Fortunately, the forecast has now been revised to something less severe. The huge storm that looked possible last Monday will avoid most parts of the Northwest. However, […]
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