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Rogerson Clematis Collection attains National Collection status

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Congratulations are definitely in order for the Oregon-based Rogerson Clematis Collection, which was recently awarded National Collection status. It’s quite an honor: The Rogerson Clematis Collection, the most comprehensive gathering of the genus clematis in the United States, has recently been granted National Collection status by the North American Plant Collections Consortium. Located at Luscher […]

State of Perfection Clip 2: Sester Farms

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The new “State of Perfection” issue of Digger is now out. Featured are six nurseries that are representative of the state’s climate, passion, diversity, insight, service and quality. We shot videos at each nursery in which the growers talked about a favorite offering. Here’s Clip No. 2, featuring Tim Sester, sales manager of Sester Farms […]

‘Grower to Garden Center: An Industry Seminar’ set for Jan. 20

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“Grower to Garden Center: An Industry Seminar,” will be presented all day on Jan. 20 by the Greenhouse and Retail chapters of the Oregon Association of Nurseries. The proceedings will take place from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (with a social hour afterwards) at Bauman Farms, 29898 Howell Prairie Road, Gervais, Ore. Topics will include grower and […]

Owner of Don Schmidt Nursery passses away

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We are saddened to report that longtime Oregon grower Jim Schmidt, owner of Don Schmidt Nursery, passed away last Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, of a heart attack, just weeks short of his 64th birthday. Jim was among the world’s foremost growers and collectors of Japanese maples. His nursery in Boring, Ore., was featured (PDF) in […]

Urban forestry conference is accepting speaker proposals

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The committee that is planning the 2010 Oregon Urban and Community Forestry Conference is inviting potential speakers to submit a presentation proposal for possible inclusion in the conference program. The conference will be presented June 2-3, 2010 by the Oregon Department of Forestry and Oregon Community Trees, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service. On […]

State of Perfection Clip 1: Woodburn Nursery & Azaleas

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Next week, Digger will publish its annual “State of Perfection” issue, which profiles six Oregon nurseries that are representative of the state’s climate, passion, diversity, insight, service and quality. Here is a sneak preview of the issue: a video clip featuring Rick Fessler of Woodburn Nursery & Azaleas. Enjoy!

Alaskan officials concerned about Christmas tree frogs

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There have been several news reports the last few days about Pacific chorus frogs hitchhiking from Washington state to Alaska, including this AP dispatch. Officials in the Land of the Midnight Sun are worried that the frogs, not native to Alaska, could spread disease to native frogs. Reports indicate the offending trees (just two so […]