July’s edition of Digger takes a look at the crystal ball and reveals how some nurseries attempt to align plant production planning with future sales demand and market demand.
Box tree moths pose a threat to Oregon nurseries
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While box tree moth has not been detected in Oregon, this pest is of great concern since Oregon is the top producer of boxwoods in the country, followed by California and Ohio.
Powering the workforce pipeline through the HRI Scholarship Program
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As experienced growers retire and operations grow more complex, horticulture businesses are asking a critical question. Who is coming next? Plants may be the product, but people are the engine of the horticulture industry. From nursery and greenhouse production to landscape design, and plant breeding to plant health, businesses across the green industry depend on […]
Nurseries juggle challenges when planning production cycles
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Planning production to meet sales demand isn’t an easy thing to do in any business. Doing it in the nursery takes it to a whole different level.
Tree-form shrubs give a big bang in a small space
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As the demand grows for container gardening on patios, nurseries are responding by offering shrubs that have been shaped into trees. These can create a large impact in a small space. Brothers Chris and Josh Robinson grew up in the nursery industry. In 2008, they officially joined their family’s business, Robinson Nursery Inc. (Farwest booth […]
A reflection of America herself
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The story of the Smithsonian is, in many ways, the story of America itself — ambitious, imperfect, curious, inventive, and constantly evolving.
When disparate parts join, they make a better whole
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At first glance, a link between boudin (pronounced “BOO-dan”) and the 250th anniversary of the United States might seem like a stretch.
June: The Shrubs Issue
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In this year’s annual Shrubs Issue, Digger explores how shrubs have moved from a supporting role in the garden to a starring role. A new generation of cultivars and overlooked performers deliver multi-functionality and beauty, while asking for little in return. Plus there’s much more: Columns: Growing Knowledge, an ongoing series provided by Oregon State University […]
Oregon agriculture is sounding the alarm
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Oregon agriculture isn’t asking for special treatment. It’s asking for a fair chance to compete. From family nurseries and greenhouse operations to seed growers and generational farms, Oregon’s agricultural economy has long been one of the state’s defining success stories. The nursery and greenhouse industry alone returns more than $1 billion annually back into Oregon’s […]
Managing Phytophthora: timing, temperature and emerging threats
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Phytophthora root rot is a persistent and economically significant issue in the ornamental nursery industry.