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More trees = less CO2

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It may seem like a “well, duh” kind of statement, but word is getting out that planting trees is a sustainable thing to do, according to this article from Salem Monthly/WillametteLive.com. Several eco-minded growers are mentioned in the piece, including Fisher Farms, Yule Tree Farms and Northwoods Nursery.

Columbia County coverage

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The Daily News (Longview, Wash.) has a good article on the Columbia County (Ore.) illegal-worker law, which voters in that county approved Nov. 4. It includes the arguments pro and con, while also mentioning the analysis by that county’s legal staff. Articles posted at The Daily News Web site often get a lively string of […]

Short Week in Review

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It’s just about time to head over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house (or in my case, Mom and Dad’s house), but before we all do that, here’s a quick recap of what we covered during this short Thanksgiving week: Columbia County Unauthorized Worker Ordinance Comments sought on OAN-WNLA merger talks REAP […]

The unwelcome mat

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Are you an employer in Columbia County, Oregon? Employment law attorney Ron Guerra has analyzed that county’s new unauthorized worker ordinance, which was passed by the voters in the Nov. 4 election. Ron has recommendations about what you, as an employer, will need to do in light of this new law. You can also read […]

WSNLA and OAN want your comments

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It was announced recently that OAN and WSNLA are considering a merger, which would create a nursery industry association covering the two Northwest states. Now, there is a new Web site where, as a member of either association, you can leave your comments (good and bad) about this idea, and even ask questions. The site […]

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REAPing the rewards of green energy

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Oregon growers such as Northwoods Nursery (Molalla, Ore.), Harts Nursery (Jefferson, Ore.) and McKenzie Valley Bamboo Nursery (Springfield, Ore.) have already made the commitment to install renewable energy and energy efficiency projects (such as this efficient in-ground heating system) with help from the USDA Rural Energy for America (REAP) grant program. If you would like […]

Addressing the future

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Sid Raisch, president of Horticultural Advantage, has some thoughts on what nurseries should be doing to adapt to future changes in the green industry. California nurseryman Trey Pittsenberger and blogger added to the discussion with thoughts here and here. All three posts address the question: as a grower, what are you doing to make sure […]

A great investment

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What’s one of the best investments you can make in your home? If you’re a member of our target audience, you probably know the answer. As it turns out, Portland-based personal finance blogger J.D. Roth and his wife, Kris, (both college classmates of mine) know it as well, and yesterday, Kris shared a wealth of […]

Girl Scout greetings from Guam!

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Trivia question: What do Girl Scouts sell? Around these parts, the easy answer would be “cookies,” but on the island of Guam, it’s something else. They sell Oregon Christmas trees, and they’ve been doing it for 25 years. In fact the Girl Scouts of Guam are one of Highland Farm owner Stan Low’s most loyal […]