How did it arrive here, and what can be done? Fire blight is a disease that can kill apple and pear trees. It is especially dangerous in a nursery setting, for reasons we will explain. The disease can result in the direct loss of plant material, which in turn can necessitate a costly and difficult […]
Green Industry Networking Calendar 2020
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Make connections with OAN The Oregon Association of Nurseries is the community dedicated to the long-term success, profitability and excellence of Oregon’s nursery and greenhouse industry. Below are opportunities to connect with the industry, build your network and pursue your business success. Denotes OAN Event Month Day Event Location January 8–10 MANTS Baltimore, MD […]
A place where people can grow
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David Sather wanted a place to grow. After spending years developing a landscaping business in the Seattle area, he was ready to chase a dream by raising his own plant material. When David arrived in Oregon, he knew he had found his place. Todd Williams wanted a place to grow. After working at a retail […]
TSW Nursery Sales Inc.
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Founded: 2001 by Todd Williams About: Wholesale grower and broker of trees and shrubs in containers and B&B, shipping to most of the United States. Principal: Todd Williams Key Employees: Todd Williams, president/CEO: Marissa Williams, CFO: Laura Woodward, inside sales manager; Tom Dodd, farm manager: Shelby Cabeceiras, assistant office manager: Jaime Urcino, farm/shipping foreman; Oscar […]
F & B Farms and Nursery
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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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Founded: 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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Beyond 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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Many 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 […]
Why we connect
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Oregon is a diverse place with mountains and coastline, high deserts and fertile valleys. The nurseries that dot the Oregon map are just as diverse. Liner production, reforestation, cut flowers, Christmas trees, retail, and large specimen growers are just some of the categories represented, and our people are just as diverse as our products. Oregonians […]
Free conservation planning courses offered for growers
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Marion 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 […]
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