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A green industry means a green environment

By Jeff Stone — Posted June 2, 2017

The Oregon Association of Nurseries educates people about the benefits of the plant material grown in Oregon.

Filed Under: Director's Desk Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Education, Marketing, OAN, Plants

Little vanguards of the garden

By Mike Darcy — Posted June 1, 2017

Schools and retail garden centers can help nurture a new generation of plant lovers.

Filed Under: Mike Darcy Tagged With: Business, Consumer trends, Digger, Digger magazine, Edibles, Education, Home gardening, Marketing, Operations, People, Plants, Retail Nurseries

The safety dividend

By Mark Bigej — Posted June 1, 2017

Two great organizations team up to make the nursery industry a safer and more economical workplace.

Filed Under: President's Message Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, OAN Members, Operations, Workforce

How to make compelling videos

By Ian Doescher — Posted May 1, 2017

Motion pictures are a great way to tell your brand story, and technology makes them easy to make.

Filed Under: Pivot Points Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, Marketing

Nursery moms: A different breed

By Mark Bigej — Posted May 1, 2017

The matriarchs of family-owned businesses are the glue that keeps both the family and the business together.

Filed Under: President's Message Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, People, Retail Nurseries

We are your advocate

By Jeff Stone — Posted May 1, 2017

OAN is working for solutions to the immigration and labor issues that plague the industry today.

Filed Under: Director's Desk Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Immigration, Operations, Politics, Workforce

Increasing our reach

By Jeff Stone — Posted April 3, 2017

Involvement in outside organizations is a great way to expand your network and knowledge base.

Filed Under: Director's Desk Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, Education, OAN, People

Ready, set, spring!

By Mike Darcy — Posted April 3, 2017

After a harsh winter in the Pacific Northwest, retail garden centers better be prepared for a rush of eager gardeners.

Filed Under: Mike Darcy Tagged With: Business, Consumer trends, Digger, Digger magazine, Edibles, Home gardening, Landscaping, Plants, Retail Nurseries

No one does it alone

By Mark Bigej — Posted April 3, 2017

Take time to give thanks for teamwork.

Filed Under: President's Message Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, OAN, People, Retail Nurseries

Life on the bleeding edge

By Mark Bigej — Posted March 1, 2017

In praise of the new inductees to the Oregon Nurseries’ Hall of Fame.

Filed Under: President's Message Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, OAN Members, People

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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

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January 2026: The Retail Issue

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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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