Founded: 1997 by Fred and Leigh Geschwill, Bill and Heidi Geschwill About: Wholesale greenhouse grower serving the Pacific Northwest. Products include annuals, organic herb/vegetable starts, potted indoor flowers/forced bulbs, small fruits/berries/grapes, pumpkins, fall décor and poinsettias. They also operate a small, local, seasonal garden center. Principals: Fred, Leigh, Bill and Heidi Geschwill Key Employees: Jon […]
Serendipity Nursery
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— PostedFounded: 1986 by David Sather About: Wholesale grower offering containerized and B&B broadleaf evergreens, conifers, grasses, and ground covers, which are shipped to wholesalers, garden centers and landscapers across the United States. Principal: David Sather Key Employees: David Sather, president; Mikaela Eaton, sales manager Employees: 5 year-round plus seasonal employees Contact: 8400 S. Sconce Road, […]
Spending your first digital dollars
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— PostedBeyond the ads you see on Facebook, Instagram, and Google, digital advertising may be something of a mystery to you. Many small- and medium-sized businesses aren’t sure where to start when it comes to digital marketing, because it is still fairly new and its landscape is ever-changing. Given the challenges, you may be curious about […]
Growing a vision for the future
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— PostedMany of us grew up watching Hollywood’s idea of what the year 2020 might look like. “Back to the Future” (1985) thrilled us with 21st Century visions of flying cars and hovering skateboards, while “Blade Runner” (1982) took us into a bleak world, populated by synthetic humans working on colonized planets. Now that we’ve arrived […]
Free conservation planning courses offered for growers
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— PostedMarion Soil & Water Conservation District and North Santaim Watershed Council are hosting a free four-part series of courses for small farms and rural properties planning a conservation plan for their land. Experts will discuss protection water, improving soil health, increasing wildlife habitats, and potential project funding. The classes run from 5–7:30 p.m., at the […]
Growers asked to complete internet service survey
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— PostedIn order to evaluate and assess its services, Oregon business owners and households are asked to identify what broadband services are available to them across the state. Answers will let the state now if the internet services are fast, affordable, and meeting the needs of its people. Take the survey The deadline to complete the […]
Register for a free 4-part succession planning workshop
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— PostedEast Multnomah and Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation Districts and the Clackamas Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are hosting a free Farm Succession Planning workshop series for agricultural business owners. The series will explore many topics — from identifying a transition plans to navigating the Oregon estate tax. Attendees will also receive free one-on-one counseling […]
December 2019
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— PostedFor anyone looking for inspiration to start their own nursery business or pass their existing operation on to a fresh owner, the Transition Issue shares the stories of many different industry professionals. Articles provide step-by-step guidance for managing a successful succession, transition models, and other planning resources. In this issue: In the beginning: Startup nurseries […]
Meet the Leader: Scott Ekstrom
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— PostedTell us about yourself. I graduated from Clackamas Community College and Mount Hood Community College with degrees in horticulture and Spanish, which I used to develop my nursery skills. I was able to prove to myself that I could see and accomplish a goal, regardless how small or large. Today, I work to move Ekstrom […]
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