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Far from ordinary speakers

By Allison Pennell — Posted June 2, 2017

The seminar lineup for the 2017 Farwest Show includes retail gurus, marketing and business development professionals, horticulture researchers and innovators, and top-tier pesticide and biological control experts.

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Farwest 2017 revises show days and hours

By Curt Kipp — Posted December 6, 2016

The 2017 Farwest Show, in response to the needs and wishes of 2016’s 400-plus exhibitors and 6,000-plus attendees, has announced improved days and times for the show. Farwest 2017 will now take place Wednesday, August 23 through Friday, August 25. Show Expo hours will be noon–5 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thursday, and 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Friday.

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Farwest Show displays strong growth

By Curt Kipp — Posted September 6, 2016

2016 marks the second consecutive year of higher attendance.

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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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NURSERY NEWS

In Memoriam: Melvin John Steffenson

New USDA Census of Hort arriving in mailboxes this month

Oregon Association of Nurseries honors the industry’s best at 2024 Convention

Eason Horticultural Resources is now employee-owned

Oregon’s nursery licensing program aims to keep the entire industry healthy

Building trust is key to establishing clientele base for new nurseries

Five owners share their experiences on what it takes to start a nursery businesses

Bailey hires new CFO and chief HR officer

More Nursery News

From the pages of Digger

May 2025: Sustainability Issue

April 2025: The Tree Issue

March 2025: The Perennial Issue

February 2025: The Greenhouse Issue

January 2025: The Retail Issue

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Pests and Diseases

Prioritizing nursery pest challenges

New tools in the battle against thrips

Aiming for precision in pest control

Oregon’s nursery licensing program aims to keep the entire industry healthy

$250,000 shifted to P. austrocedri research

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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

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

Farwest Show attendees select favorites for the Retailers’ Choice Awards

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

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

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

More Updates from Farwest

The Value of Membership

Meet the leader: Sam Pohlschneider

OAN honors the industry’s best

Oregon Association of Nurseries honors the industry’s best at 2024 Convention

More member stories

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