It is no secret, I am a sports nut. So whether or not we are talking about Canton, Ohio (football), Cooper-stown, New York (baseball), Springfield, Massachusetts (basketball), Toronto, Ontario (hockey) or Atlanta, Georgia (college) as shrines to legends, leaders or innovators at a Hall of Fame — the OAN has its own in Wilsonville, Oregon. […]
OAN members report damage to businesses
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— PostedWith Oregonians still recovering from the weekend’s winter storm that rolled in with high winds and covered the area in a blanket of snow, ice and freezing precipitation, cut power to thousands, and downed trees in neighborhoods, reports are starting to come in to the Oregon Association of Nurseries that some members have received damage […]
Near-total chlorpyrifos ban takes effect in Oregon
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— PostedA rule banning almost all uses of chlorpyrifos, a commonly pesticide used in conifer production and other crops, has now taken effect across the state, effective December 31, 2023, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported . The chemical has been associated with neurological damage to humans, prompting states and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to consider stricter […]
In Memoriam: Douglas Femrite
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— PostedThe Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of Douglas Femrite on December 5, 2023.
Terra Nova Nurseries’ Pantone Color of the Year Varieties List:
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— PostedPulse electric field technology may be a viable pest control alternative to methyl bromide
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— PostedPulse electric field (PEF) employs bursts of high-voltage electricity to inactive microorganisms. Primarily used in the food industry, some researchers have reported promising results in nematode and plant disease control (Riga et al. 2020). We are collaborating with Lisi Global to adapt an existing technology for a new use in the ornamental nursery industry.
January 2024: The Retail Issue
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— PostedThe New Year’s issue of Digger tracks the trends steering sales for retail nurseries and garden centers
Millennials are growing up, buying homes, and setting the stage for the industry’s future
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— PostedNow, nurseries and retail garden centers are looking at a long-term — and younger — source of continued growth: millennials and other younger folks who are growing up, buying homes, starting families and gardening.
Aromatic plants are not just a timeless gardening staple, but part of a wellness trend
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— PostedFragrant flowers are irresistible in any garden. We know this by the first reaction most people have when presented with a flower. They immediately put their noses into it in search of its scented treasure, even though they do not know where the blossom has been, what has crawled on it, or what may still be inside.
Shaping your retail team
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— PostedHere’s what to look for when hiring front line garden center workers
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