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Friends in Growin’ Places

By Jeff Stone — Posted October 1, 2015

Many are the reasons to attend the upcoming OAN Convention

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

Low- and no-water plants

By Mike Darcy — Posted October 1, 2015

Despite a summer that shattered records for heat and lack of rain,
some plant varieties thrived.

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

Time flies

By Mike Coleman — Posted October 1, 2015

Outgoing President Mike Coleman reflects on the past year’s successes and encourages more member participation

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

H2O

By Mike Coleman — Posted September 11, 2015

Water conservation is a crucial issue facing the nursery industry

Filed Under: President's Message Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Storm Damage Resources

Connecting through social media

By Peter Szymczak — Posted September 11, 2015

Pick up five easy tips to kick-start your social media presence

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

Back to school

By Jeff Stone — Posted September 11, 2015

Education is ongoing, according to OAN Executive Director Jeff Stone

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

Connecting for the long term

By Alyssa Wise — Posted August 1, 2015

Networking is an excellent way to expand your business horizons. Learn the marketing pro’s tips for establishing new partnerships and making them last.

Filed Under: Columns, Pivot Points Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, Farwest

Sustaining pollinators

By Mike Darcy — Posted August 1, 2015

Retailers can take advantage of the buzz that’s been building about the benefits of gardeners who provide habitat for honeybees, hummingbirds and butterflies.

Filed Under: Columns, Mike Darcy Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Plants, Retail Nurseries

Welcome to Farwest

By Mike Coleman — Posted August 1, 2015

OAN President Mike Coleman looks forward to this year’s biggest green industry show in the West

Filed Under: Columns, President's Message Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Farwest

Liberty Enlightening the World

By Jeff Stone — Posted July 1, 2015

OAN Executive Director Jeff Stone tells the rags-to-riches story of Lady Liberty

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

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Prioritizing nursery pest challenges

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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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