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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

Marketing across cultures to reach new customers

By Ian Doescher — Posted August 2, 2016

America’s rich blend of cultures presents opportunities — and challenges — for business marketing efforts.

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

Warning about the downside to insecticides

By Mike Darcy — Posted August 2, 2016

Gardeners who use pesticides should take heed about the potential harm they could be doing to beneficial insects.

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

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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

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