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Blooming container plants that stand up to the heat

By Mike Darcy — Posted October 3, 2022

This summer and fall, gardeners have been asking what will survive in the intense heat. Here’s a listing of plants that seem to adapt well to hot weather and full sun.

Filed Under: Mike Darcy

The privilege of service

By Josh Robinson — Posted October 3, 2022

It’s been a privilege to serve the OAN membership for the last year. With all that happened in the last year, I’m amazed that it went by so fast.  This will be my last column as your OAN president. With that said, it brings a lot of emotions to mind but the two I settle […]

Filed Under: President's Message

OFS plans first-ever conference and gala Nov. 2

By Curt Kipp — Posted September 13, 2022

The conference promises an opportunity to learn about the future of pesticides and biotechnology from OFS’ national partners, and dive into local issues and political updates as well.

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: pests

Space limited for boxwood blight workshop on October 20

By Curt Kipp — Posted September 13, 2022

Five organizations are collaborating on a boxwood health workshop for growers set for 8:30 a.m.–noon Thursday, October 20 at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center, 15210 N.E. Miley Road, Aurora, Oregon. Registration is now open and is limited to 40 people; those interested can sign up online. There is a $15 cost.

Filed Under: Blights, Boxwood Blight, Nursery News, Nursery Operations, Plant Diseases, Plant Pests and Diseases Tagged With: diseases, Oregon State University, pests, Pests and Diseases

September 2022

By Curt Kipp — Posted September 12, 2022

Our September issue of Digger Magazine recaps the just-concluded 2022 Farwest Show, while also discussing the hottest new hydrangeas, the importance of retaining workers, ways you can slash waste and boost profits, and the new integrated pest management (IPM) plan coming out of USDA Agricultural Research Service and Oregon State University.

Filed Under: Issues Tagged With: Digger

Our scholarships grow the future of nurseries

By Jeff Stone — Posted September 12, 2022

The Oregon Association of Nurseries (OAN) established the Oregon Nurseries Foundation (ONF) to manage scholarship funds raised and/or contributed by OAN members. The money is used to award scholarships to deserving students who are preparing for a career in ornamental horticulture and related fields.

Filed Under: Director's Desk Tagged With: Digger, OAN, scholarships

An integrated plan of attack against pests

By Chris Hedstrom — Posted September 12, 2022

The Northwest Nursery Crop Research Center (part of the USDA- Agricultural Research Service, or USDA-ARS, Horticultural Crops Research Center) in Corvallis, Oregon recently funded the creation of the first Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Strategic Plan for Oregon’s ornamental nursery industry.

Filed Under: Beetles, Blights, Boxwood Blight, Growing Knowledge, Insects, Plant Diseases, Plant Pests and Diseases, Spotted Lanternfly, Thrips Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, integrated pest management, ipm, Oregon State University, OSU, pests

Lean outdoor growers ferret out waste, boost profits

By Mitch Lies — Posted September 12, 2022

Small margins and lengthy production timelines at nurseries mean that small changes implemented with Lean production techniques can add up to less waste and better margins — while better protecting workers.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: growers, mechanization

Retaining workers is more important than ever — and helping them progress is key

By Tracy Ilene Miller — Posted September 12, 2022

In the current work environment, where labor is short and positions are hard to fill, employee retention programs are just as important as recruitment, and have become a cornerstone of business longevity. Here we look at strategies to retain talent.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Labor, Retention

Hot, hardy hydrangeas

By Kym Pokorny — Posted September 12, 2022

The historic heat dome of June 2021 left homeowners panicked about their crispy hydrangeas and wondering how the plant can thrive as climate change continues to bring unprecedented weather events. Even before last year’s record-breaking temperatures, breeders saw the effects of climate change and began selecting for better heat and
cold tolerance.

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: blooms

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NURSERY NEWS

Bailey Nurseries removed dams to build environmental resilience

The new NurseryGuide.com powers up with new features

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

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From the pages of Digger

August 2026 Digger: Farwest Show Edition

July 2026

June: The Shrubs Issue

May 2026: the Sustainability Issue

April: The Tree Issue

More issues of Digger

Pests and Diseases

Box tree moths pose a threat to Oregon nurseries

Managing Phytophthora: timing, temperature and emerging threats

Managing slugs and snails in Pacific Northwest nurseries

OAN leads grower-driven Japanese beetle solution

Prioritizing nursery pest challenges

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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

OAN members see benefits and rewards from serving ag industry organizations

AmericanHort president and CEO to step down

OAN honors industry leaders at 2025 Convention

More member stories

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