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Seven wonders of the OAN Convention

By Jeff Stone — Posted December 1, 2016

When the industry gets together at Convention, memories get made.

Filed Under: Director's Desk Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, OAN Members

Every drop matters

By Jeff Stone — Posted November 1, 2016

Overly complex. Highly litigious. Subject to severe shortages. Critical for the long-term survival of the nursery and greenhouse industry. Got water?

Filed Under: Director's Desk Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Regulations, Sustainability

Giving thanks to your customers

By Ian Doescher — Posted November 1, 2016

It’s a good time to think about saying thank you to the people who make your business work — your customers!

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

We’re coming back strong!

By Mark Bigej — Posted November 1, 2016

Get to know the incoming president of the Oregon Association of Nurseries.

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

Trees and shrubs for fall color

By Mike Darcy — Posted October 3, 2016

With the Pacific Northwest’s superb growing climate, fall is a great season to plant something.

Filed Under: Mike Darcy Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Landscaping, Plants

The final countdown

By Leigh Geschwill — Posted October 3, 2016

Leigh Geschwill reflects on her time as OAN President and looks to the future.

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

Every election counts

By Jeff Stone — Posted October 3, 2016

“Make sure your voice is heard,” says OAN Executive Director Jeff Stone.

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

What did I do this summer?

By Leigh Geschwill — Posted September 6, 2016

Summer is far from a fallow time for nursery and greenhouse operators.

Filed Under: President's Message Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Plants, Wholesale Nurseries

Navigating around the social media landscape

By Ian Doescher — Posted September 6, 2016

A look at today’s most popular social media outlets, from Facebook and Twitter, to Instagram and Snapchat.

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

Fall is for planting ideas

By Jeff Stone — Posted September 6, 2016

OAN Executive Director Jeff Stone looks back on the year that was and sets fresh expectations for the new year to come.

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

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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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