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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

A guide by which to thrive

By Mark Bigej — Posted February 1, 2017

The OAN Nursery Guide is an indispensable resource.

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

Learning outside the box

By Mark Bigej — Posted January 4, 2017

OAN President Mark Bigej recalls how innovative thinking has played a crucial role in his life.

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

Thankful for blessings

By Mark Bigej — Posted December 1, 2016

It’s a great time to give thanks — and get involved.

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We’re coming back strong!

By Mark Bigej — Posted November 1, 2016

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

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The final countdown

By Leigh Geschwill — Posted October 3, 2016

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

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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

A Farwest Show baby

By Leigh Geschwill — Posted August 2, 2016

It’s August. And for Oregon growers and their customers, that means it’s time for the Farwest Show!

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

Our nation’s capital

By Leigh Geschwill — Posted July 1, 2016

OAN President Leigh Geschwill reflects on a recent trip to D.C.

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Don’t just complain — get involved

By Leigh Geschwill — Posted June 1, 2016

OAN’s president talks about her political heroes and the importance of exercising one’s civic duty

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

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