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Glow Sticks Fescue wins top honors from judges at Farwest Show’s New Varieties Showcase 

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 25, 2025

The plant was discovered by Jeremy Schmidt and introduced by Bristol Briar. It is available from Briggs Nursery. It is one of 33 outstanding new selections that were on display at the 2025 Farwest Show and available from at least one show exhibitor.

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Alpenglow® Hybrid Maple wins top People’s Choice Award at Farwest Show’s New Varieties Showcase

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 25, 2025

The plant was hybridized by Paul H. Halladin in Boring, Oregon and introduced by Iseli Nursery. It is one of 33 outstanding new selections that are on display at the 2025 Farwest Show and available from at least one show exhibitor.

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Farwest presents a broader range of seminars this year

By Vic Panichkul — Posted June 25, 2025

The new climate summit adds an important and timely focus for industry attendees

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Sense of excitement prevailed at Farwest as nursery industry ‘Meets the Future’ 

By Vic Panichkul — Posted August 28, 2024

A sense of optimism and excitement prevailed at the 2024 Farwest Show as the exhibitors put their best foot forward, forged new customer connections, and strengthened existing relationships. “This year’s Farwest Show floor had great energy with over 4,000 in attendance and more than 300 exhibiting companies representing many segments throughout our industry,” said Allan […]

Filed Under: Farwest Show, Nursery News Tagged With: Digger, Farwest, OAN Members, Plants

Farwest Show attendees select favorites for the Retailers’ Choice Awards

By Vic Panichkul — Posted August 23, 2024

As part of the Retailers’ Choice Awards™, a jury of volunteer garden retailers browsed the aisles and highlighted 15 different products that caught their attention at the 2024 Farwest Show in Portland, Oregon. The awards as chosen by the judges were presented Thursday afternoon (August 22) at the show, in a presentation emceed by Danny Summers, managing director of The Garden Center Group. Both live goods and hard goods were eligible.

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Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell wins People’s Choice balloting at Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 23, 2024

Nursery industry professionals attending the 2024 Farwest Show chose Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell (Styrax japonicus ‘RNI-Rixred’ PP35353) as their favorite new plant in the New Varieties Showcase. That made it a clean sweep for the new tree, which also won the NVS Judges Choice’ Best in Show award earlier in the week.

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Hopper Bros. wins Best in Show booth award at 2024 Farwest Show   

By Vic Panichkul — Posted August 21, 2024

 Judges walked the floor to find the best of the best, recognizing several winners with the Ted Van Veen Best in Show booth awards. The show runs through Friday, August 23, at the Oregon Convention Center in downtown Portland, Oregon. 

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Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell wins Judges’ Best in Show at Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 21, 2024

Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell (Styrax japonicus ‘RNI-Rixred’ PP35353) was chosen by professional judges as the Best in Show winner in the 2024 Farwest Show’s New Varieties Showcase.

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Farwest has value now, and for future generations

By Amanda Staehely — Posted July 29, 2024

I believe many of us who were lucky enough to grow up within this industry have a few special memories or events that stand out to them. For me, and I am sure many others, the Farwest Show is almost nostalgic for that reason. Getting to work in the Simnitt Nursery booth was a highlight […]

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Planning Guide is your roadmap to 2024 Farwest Show

By Vic Panichkul — Posted July 1, 2024

Farwest is your ticket to the nursery and retail garden center industry. Whether you’re a grower, retailer, wholesale buyer, supplier or landscape professional, you’ll find that Farwest offers you the complete trade show and conference experience. The Planning Guide is your roadmap to the 2024 Farwest Show, with seminar listings, social and networking events, tours, […]

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NURSERY NEWS

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J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. celebrates 80 years as a nursery standout

Monrovia Nursery Company celebrates 100 years of innovation and looks to the future

New AmericanHort CEO introduces himself to OAN

Bailey Nurseries removed dams to build environmental resilience

The new NurseryGuide.com powers up with new features

Terra Gardens owner’s gesture for his mother opens the door to other wheelchair-bound gardeners

OAN announces 2025 Friends of Nurseries award winners

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Box tree moths pose a threat to Oregon nurseries

Managing Phytophthora: timing, temperature and emerging threats

Managing slugs and snails in Pacific Northwest nurseries

OAN leads grower-driven Japanese beetle solution

Prioritizing nursery pest challenges

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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

Sofia® Cherry Laurel and Saturnalia™ American hybrid oak shine at New Varieties Showcase 

Eschenfelder Farms wins Best in Show at Farwest

A sense of excitement in the air at Farwest

Deciphering Oregon’s plastics recycling law

New AmericanHort CEO introduces himself to OAN

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The Value of Membership

ONF scholarships help recipients launch their career in horticulture

New AmericanHort CEO introduces himself to OAN

OAN members see benefits and rewards from serving ag industry organizations

More member stories

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