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July 2025

By Vic Panichkul — Posted June 25, 2025

July’s Issue of Digger explores how nurseries, scientists and breeders have worked with the Oregon Department of Agriculture on sterile varieties of Buddleja to satisfy the demand from consumers while keeping its invasive nature under control. It also examines how it pays off for nurseries to build strong brands. Columns: Growing Knowledge, an ongoing series provided […]

Filed Under: Issues

We need to fight for our brand

By Vic Panichkul — Posted June 25, 2025

We are finding that the family farm is under assault. It is a systemic disconnection from agriculture as a society.

Filed Under: Director's Desk

Researchers examine two alternatives for fighting liverwort

By Lloyd Nackley — Posted June 25, 2025

Weeds, especially liverwort (Marchantia polymorpha), compete with crops for light and nutrients and harbor pests and diseases.

Filed Under: Growing Knowledge

Building a solid brand pays big dividends

By Jon Bell — Posted June 25, 2025

A good logo and name can go far in helping a nursery carve out a name for itself. But there’s more to a solid brand than that.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Branding, Marketing

Working with the ODA, nurseries develop sterile varieties of Buddleja

By Emily Hoard — Posted June 25, 2025

Butturfly Bush (Buddleja) is in high demand because it’s easy to grow and it’s a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies.

Filed Under: Plant Features

Compartir y compartir por igual…

By Ben Verhoeven — Posted June 25, 2025

Compartir información con otros ayuda a todos y al negocio.

Filed Under: President's Message

Longtime employee buys Heritage Seedlings and Liners

By Vic Panichkul — Posted June 13, 2025

Mark Krautmann has sold Heritage Seedlings and Liners to longtime employee Octavio Martinez. The sale was concluded June 1.

Filed Under: Nursery News, Nursery Operations

June 2025: Shrubs issue

By Vic Panichkul — Posted May 22, 2025

This year’s annual Shrubs Issue of Digger explores the growing interest from gardeners and landscapers in plants that change color through the growing season to keep the garden interesting all year long. It also examines how nurseries are rebuilding their soil tilth with cover crops. Columns: Growing Knowledge, an ongoing series provided by Oregon State University […]

Filed Under: Issues

We’re surrounded by color shifters

By Mike Darcy — Posted May 22, 2025

Plants with foliage that changes colors during the growing season are all around us, if we just stop to pay attention.

Filed Under: Mike Darcy

Tú dices adiós y yo digo hola…

By Ben Verhoeven — Posted May 22, 2025

Al respetar el trabajo y tratar a todos por igual, empezando por saludar, se entiende por qué Gabriel y Robinson Nursery tienen tanto éxito.

Filed Under: President's Message, Uncategorized Tagged With: En español

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NURSERY NEWS

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

In Memoriam: Melvin John Steffenson

New USDA Census of Hort arriving in mailboxes this month

More Nursery News

From the pages of Digger

March: The Perennials Issue

February: The Greenhouse Issue

January 2026: The Retail Issue

November 2025: The Transportation Issue

October 2025

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Pests and Diseases

OAN leads grower-driven Japanese beetle solution

Prioritizing nursery pest challenges

New tools in the battle against thrips

Aiming for precision in pest control

Oregon’s nursery licensing program aims to keep the entire industry healthy

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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

AmericanHort president and CEO to step down

OAN honors industry leaders at 2025 Convention

Meet the Leader: Patrick Peterson

More member stories

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