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Farwest Show marks second straight year of higher attendance

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 31, 2016

The Farwest Show continues to grow — just like Oregon’s high quality plants, trees and shrubs. More than 6,300 industry professionals turned out or the 2016 edition of the national nursery and greenhouse industry expo. It was a 6 percent increase over 2015, making it the second consecutive year that attendance went up. The show also […]

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Little Prince of Oregon wins Best of Show booth award at Farwest

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 26, 2016

Little Prince of Oregon Nursery (Booth #7025) came away with top booth honors at the 2016 Farwest Show. They were given the coveted Ted Van Veen Best in Show award for their clever booth that made striking use of plant material — including sedum wigs for company employees Ryan Seely and Mark Leichty that gave the […]

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BabyCakes™ Blackberry wins top judges’ honors at Farwest New Varieties Showcase (UPDATED)

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 25, 2016

There were 55 outstanding new trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals and vines on display at the 2016 New Varieties Showcase at the Farwest Show in Portland. But BabyCakes™ Blackberry (Rubus x ‘APF-236T’) and Lavalamp™ Sublime™ Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata ‘Kolmakilma’ PPAF, CBRAF) stood out from the crowd. The Farwest Show judging panel, made up of industry experts, […]

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2016 Farwest Show opens on Thursday!

By Peter Szymczak — Posted August 23, 2016

The doors will open Thursday, August 25 for the 2016 Farwest Show at the Oregon Convention Center in downtown Portland! With pre-registration up over 10 percent from last year and an expo floor featuring more than 400 exhibitors from across the globe, including 52 newcomers, expectations are high for a great turnout. Don’t miss out! […]

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2016 Farwest Show Retailers’ Choice Awards to recognize best new products for garden retail

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 23, 2016

The 2016 Farwest Show, August 25-27, in Portland, Oregon, will sponsor The Garden Center Group’s Retailers’ Choice Awards at this year’s show. The Retailers’ Choice Awards take place at major trade shows around the country each year. At Farwest, representatives of the Garden Center Group will search the Expo floor for the top 10 new […]

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Farwest’s New Products Showcase introduces new and trending green industry products

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 23, 2016

The 2016 Farwest Show, August 25-27, in Portland, Oregon, highlights the newest innovations in the green industry at the New Products Showcase. Only products introduced to the marketplace in 2015 and 2016 will be on display in the Showcase on the Expo floor, Thursday, August 25 through Saturday, August 27. The New Products Showcase is […]

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Farwest’s New Varieties Showcase, Growers Showcase put spotlight on cutting-edge plants and grower solutions

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 23, 2016

The 2016 Farwest Show, August 25-27, in Portland, Oregon, provides a comprehensive presentation of the latest and greatest plant introductions and ways to be more successful in production with this year’s New Varieties Showcase and Growers Showcase. Both events combine to cover A-to-Z interests and issues that are trending around plants today. The two showcases […]

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Farwest Mobile App puts the show at your fingertips

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 23, 2016

The 2016 Farwest Show, August 25-27, in Portland, Oregon, announces that its Farwest mobile app is ready and available for download for this year’s Show. The app, for iPhone and Android, is a free download at the App Store and Google Play. The Farwest mobile app is an invaluable planning tool for exhibitors and attendees […]

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Farwest’s Solution Center For Growers provides cutting-edge information for growers

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 23, 2016

The 2016 Farwest Show, August 25-27, in Portland, Oregon, will again host The Solution Center for Growers after its well-received debut in 2015. The Solution Center for Growers is a unique learning experience that takes place on the Expo floor each day beginning at 10:30a and running at half-hour intervals. It is specifically designed to […]

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2016 Farwest Show hosts Emergent networking event for young horticulture professionals

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 23, 2016

The 2016 Farwest Show, August 25-27, in Portland, Oregon, will host a networking event this year designed to connect the industry’s best and brightest professionals under 40. ‘Emergent: A Group for Growing Professionals’ will take place on Thursday, August 25, 3:30–5 p.m., in VIP Room B. Emergent attendees will have opportunities to network with like-minded […]

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