Students who once came through our programs are showing up again, this time as members of the industry.
Oregon’s ‘can do’ nursery women
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Meet five nurserywomen who exemplify the best that the Oregon nursery industry has to offer.
New developments from breeders are keeping pansies atop the color annuals race
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In the world of color annuals, pansies have been a top performer for many years, their popularity buoyed by their cold tolerance.
Golden foliage simulates sunshine
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Garden centers often organize plants in groups according to a variety of different categories, all with the intention of helping the customer find the specific kind of plant they might be looking for. Signage of these diverse groups can be very helpful. You’ll often see signs indicating categories such as shade trees, conifers, ground covers, […]
An unforgettable experience
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It’s hard to believe my year as president of the Oregon Association of Nurseries is already coming to an end.
GOP gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan visits Farwest Show
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The longtime ally of the nursery industry reiterated her belief in its importance.
September 2026 Digger
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The September issue of Digger magazine recaps the important news and happenings at the Farwest Show and explores the winter beauties Hellebores. Read on! Columns: Growing Knowledge, an ongoing series provided by Oregon State University in collaboration with the USDA and in partnership with OAN. Download a PDF of this issue.
What nearly two decades of intelligent sprayer research has taught us.
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One of my earliest field experiments after arriving at Oregon State University found me walking nursery rows with two people who knew far more about pest management than I did: nursery IPM specialist Robin Rosetta and plant pathologist Jay Pscheidt. We were setting out small pieces of yellow water-sensitive paper — tucking them deep inside […]
Why your voice is essential
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Your membership in the Oregon Association of Nurseries is more than a plaque on the wall or a yearly renewal notice.
ONF scholarships help recipients launch their career in horticulture
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America can’t be prosperous without young people showing the initiative to learn, grow and enhance agricultural production. That’s why the Oregon Nurseries Foundation (ONF) rewards students for working towards their goals with scholarships. Each year, we profile several former scholarship recipients to provide Digger readers with their personal and unique stories of success. If those […]