On a recent weekend, I did something I don’t do enough — I went to a retail garden center. You see, as a nurseryman, the honest truth is that by Sunday, I usually feel like I’ve seen enough plants. I can’t wait to go out into the woods for a run, clean the house, putter […]
Skagit Horticulture hires regional account manager
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— PostedTom Contrisciano joins the staff of Skagit Horticulture as a regional account manager in the liner division and will contribute his expertise to the GrowProTeam™. Contrisciano has more than three decades of industry experience in ornamental horticulture. He recently transitioned to Skagit Horticulture from Fluence Bioengineering, a manufacturer of LED horticultural lighting. He has also […]
Senninger increases durability and efficiency of pivot Wobbler
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— PostedSenninger increases durability and efficiency of pivot Wobbler Senninger Irrigation has expanded their line of agricultural products with the introduction of the i-Wob2, which aims to reduce the number of times a sprinkler package needs to be replaced. The i-Wob2 features enhanced materials and shroud guards to protect the system from damage and double as […]
Simplot Partners purchases Nursery Connection store in Hubbard
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— PostedA new sign is going up on a storefront in Hubbard, Oregon. Simplot Partners has taken over the former Nursery Connection LLC store as of February 27, 2018. The purchase of certain Nursery Connection assets allows Simplot to expand its distribution capacity in the Pacific Northwest nursery market, the company stated in a press release. The […]
Eason adds sales and production management expert
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— PostedEason Horticultural Resources (EHR) is pleased to announce Roger Kehoe has accepted the position of sales and production management expert for their national sales team. Kehoe has extensive knowledge of product development, plant production, strategic planning, and business development from his previous experience at Costa Farms and Ecke Ranch. He will be available to assist […]
March 2018
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— PostedGrowers and retailers are tapping into a renewed interest in indoor houseplants. For them, deciding what products will meet customer demands takes a bit of study. In this issue: A houseplant awakening: Many businesses are making smart, interesting choices for choosing houseplants to sell. Plus, ten helpful tips for business owners who wish to target customers looking […]
A houseplant awakening
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— PostedGrowers and retailers tap into a renewed interest in indoor plants Lisa Eldred Steinkopf is addicted to houseplants and has a huge collection to prove it. She recently published a 272-page hardback book on the subject, Houseplants: The Complete Guide to Choosing, Growing and Caring for Indoor Plants. “If I had only paid a dollar […]
Heroes and villains
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— PostedResearch identifies harmful and beneficial microbes in nursery soil Four years ago, we received funding from the Floriculture and Nursery Research Initiative to study the interaction of soil-borne pathogens and environment on nursery plant health and disease control (Digger, July 2015). Since then, we have made significant progress in identifying the beneficial and pathogenic microbes […]
Excitement in the air
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— PostedThe nursery and greenhouse industry is known for adopting new technology. When it comes to exploring advanced production technologies, we’re not exactly wallflowers. OAN members have invested their time in the development of smart-sprayer technology by serving as testers. They’ve embraced the OAN’s Nursery Guide, a searchable hub that brings buyers and sellers together online. […]
When simplicity beats creativity
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— PostedAt Pivot, the marketing agency where I work, I have the enviable (at least I think so) position of being on a creative team tasked with dreaming up creative campaigns for our clients. We’re the group that sits around bringing every resource to bear — clever plays on words, less clever puns, cultural references, eye-catching […]
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