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Olive trees may be perfect for arid Oregon summers

By Mike Darcy — Posted January 6, 2026

The purpose of Neil’s trials is to broaden the palette of plant selections that may be new to our area and perhaps have not yet been readily available locally.

Filed Under: Mike Darcy, Plant Features

Advocacy training matters more than ever

By Patrick Newton — Posted January 6, 2026

Advocacy training helps us learn how to explain what we do, understanding which issues matter most, and get the confidence to tell our story.

Filed Under: President's Message

Retailers are our indicator of economic health

By Jeff Stone — Posted January 6, 2026

Retail nurseries and garden centers often operate as the beating heart — quietly, consistently, and too often underappreciated.

Filed Under: Director's Desk, Retail Garden Centers

Terra Nova Nurseries unveils Pantone-inspired plant list for 2026

By Vic Panichkul — Posted December 12, 2025

The 2026 selection of Terra Nova plant pairings includes 20 best-of-breeding varieties

Filed Under: Plant Features

December 2025: Welcome to Oregon Nursery Country

By Vic Panichkul — Posted November 24, 2025

Oregon’s family nurseries form the backbone of the state’s agricultural economy. Nursery and greenhouse material is the state’s top ag commodity, generating $1.22 billion in sales in 2022. There are several factors behind this success, including an ideal climate for dormancy and growth, adequate rainfall for irrigation, quality soil on abundant land, and — perhaps most […]

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Adaptable, not just marketable

By Lloyd Nackley — Posted November 24, 2025

Public interest surges in climate-ready plants, but what does that mean?

Filed Under: Growing Knowledge

Profile: Monrovia Nursery Company

By Erica Browne Grivas — Posted November 24, 2025

Monrovia Nursery Company — now based in Dayton, Oregon — is the nation’s largest grower of premium plants by sales and container acreage.

Filed Under: Oregon Nursery Country

Profile: Heritage Seedlings & Liners

By Jon Bell — Posted November 24, 2025

From its inception, Heritage Seedlings & Liners has focused on propagating liners of rare and unique deciduous plants.

Filed Under: Oregon Nursery Country

Profile: Ekstrom & Schmidt Nursery

By Vic Panichkul — Posted November 24, 2025

Ekstrom & Schmidt Nursery started with 10 acres and has grown to more than 160 acres and is known for Japanese maples, dogwoods and redbuds.

Filed Under: Oregon Nursery Country

Profile: Columbia Nursery

By Emily Hoard — Posted November 24, 2025

Columbia Nursery specializes in growing rare and unique conifers and Japanese maples.

Filed Under: Oregon Nursery Country

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NURSERY NEWS

Terra Gardens owner’s gesture for his mother opens the door to other wheelchair-bound gardeners

OAN announces 2025 Friends of Nurseries award winners

OAN leads grower-driven Japanese beetle solution

AmericanHort president and CEO to step down

In memoriam: Bill Van Belle

Longtime employee buys Heritage Seedlings and Liners

In Memoriam: Melvin John Steffenson

New USDA Census of Hort arriving in mailboxes this month

More Nursery News

From the pages of Digger

March: The Perennials Issue

February: The Greenhouse Issue

January 2026: The Retail Issue

November 2025: The Transportation Issue

October 2025

More issues of Digger

Pests and Diseases

OAN leads grower-driven Japanese beetle solution

Prioritizing nursery pest challenges

New tools in the battle against thrips

Aiming for precision in pest control

Oregon’s nursery licensing program aims to keep the entire industry healthy

More articles

FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

2026 Farwest Show issues calls for speakers

Excitement, optimism prevail at 2025 Farwest Show

Dazzling plants, products garner Retailer’s Choice Awards

Youngblood Nursery wins Best in Show booth honors at the 2025 Farwest Show

Glow Sticks Fescue wins top honors from judges at Farwest Show’s New Varieties Showcase 

More Updates from Farwest

The Value of Membership

AmericanHort president and CEO to step down

OAN honors industry leaders at 2025 Convention

Meet the Leader: Patrick Peterson

More member stories

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