While there’s still demand for the rounded, hardy boxwood (Buxus), growers and retailers are responding to a shifting trend toward evergreen alternatives that don’t face the same pest and disease issues as boxwood.
Farwest has value now, and for future generations
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I believe many of us who were lucky enough to grow up within this industry have a few special memories or events that stand out to them. For me, and I am sure many others, the Farwest Show is almost nostalgic for that reason. Getting to work in the Simnitt Nursery booth was a highlight […]
Farewell to a great man who inspired optimism
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If ever there was an optimist, it was Garden Gallery Ironworks founder Don Sprague.
In Memoriam: Jolly Krautmann
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The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of Oregon Nurseries’ Hall of Fame member Jolly Krautmann, co-founder of Heritage Seedlings and Liners in Salem, Oregon. She passed away July 21, 2024 at her new farm in McMinnville following a 2-plus-year battle with brain cancer, which was her third cancer battle in […]
Planning Guide is your roadmap to 2024 Farwest Show
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Farwest is your ticket to the nursery and retail garden center industry. Whether you’re a grower, retailer, wholesale buyer, supplier or landscape professional, you’ll find that Farwest offers you the complete trade show and conference experience. The Planning Guide is your roadmap to the 2024 Farwest Show, with seminar listings, social and networking events, tours, […]
Don Sprague, owner of Garden Gallery Iron Works, passes
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The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report that Don Sprague, owner of Garden Gallery Iron Works, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in his home in Woodburn, Oregon, surrounded by family and friends. The family made the announcement of Don’s passing on Friday, June 28. A funeral Mass will be held […]
July 2024 Digger
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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.
OSU Ornamental Plant Breeding Program developing new cultivars for city settings
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Lloyd Nackley and Carolyn Scagel Since 2009, the The Oregon State University Ornamental Plant Breeding Program has been dedicated to developing seedless varieties of resilient plant species that were previously considered invasive. This approach is crucial because when we introduce plants to urban and suburban areas, we need them to thrive despite facing challenging conditions […]
Nurseries making it easier for homeowners to create urban habitats for critters
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While pollinators are getting a lot of attention the green industry is increasingly looking for ways to support wildlife to shore up our ecosystem.
Subsurface drip irrigation tape emerges as an effective option
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Twenty-five years ago, subsurface drip irrigation was little more than a niche concept in the nursery industry. It was being used in a select number of ornamental tree operations, according to Kevin Stewart, director of marketing for Rivulis, a leading manufacturer of subsurface drip irrigation systems. Today, as water resources have become scarce and energy […]
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