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Jenny Peterson featured at Women in Horticulture event at Farwest

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 23, 2016

The 2016 Farwest Show, August 25-27, in Portland, OR, and its ‘Women in Horticulture’ networking event will bring women in horticulture together to establish connections, share opportunities, and encourage involvement to advance the industry. The event will celebrate the vital roles women are playing in today’s business and spotlight the life and work of featured […]

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A life far from ordinary

By Peter Szymczak — Posted July 1, 2016

Green industry icon Ernest Wertheim shares stories from his memoir, Chasing Spring, and wisdom gained from his vast career in landscape architecture.

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A feast for the senses

By Crystal Cady — Posted July 1, 2016

The 2016 Farwest Show is all set to serve up a bounty of ‘Nursery Country’ experiences.

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Education rocks!

By Crystal Cady — Posted June 1, 2016

Get schooled by the experts at the 2016 Farwest Show

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2016 Farwest Show to feature guest speaker Judy Sharpton

By Peter Szymczak — Posted May 10, 2016

2016 Farwest Show guest speaker Judy Sharpton focuses on garden retail’s key demographic, where the customer lives, with Homestyle Merchandising® program

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2015 Farwest Show brings far more crowds

By Curt Kipp — Posted September 11, 2015

Farwest – the biggest nursery trade show in the West – sees a 10 percent jump in attendance

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Retailers Choice Awards uncover gold on the Farwest Show floor

By Curt Kipp — Posted September 2, 2015

Ten products captured Retailers’ Choice Awards™ at the 2015 Farwest Show. The awards recognize outstanding new live goods and hard goods that are available for garden retailers to sell. Award selections were made by a jury of retailers attending the show.

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First Editions® Ruffled Red Magic® Crape Myrtle wins People’s Choice honors at Farwest

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 31, 2015

First Editions® Ruffled Red Magic® Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia ‘PIILAG-VII’ PPAF) won the People’s Choice award in the New Varieties Showcase at the 2015 Farwest Show in Portland, based on votes from attendees.

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Skagit Gardens wins Best in Show booth honors at Farwest

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 29, 2015

Skagit’s creative outdoor dining table with plants and a water feature brings home top honors.

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New Love Clematis wins Farwest Best in Show honors

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 28, 2015

For the New Varieties Showcase judging panel, New Love Clematis (Clematis ‘New Love’) stands out from the crowd.

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