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Note: This article is part of the Growing Knowledge series in Digger magazine. This series is provided by Oregon State University in collaboration with the United States Department of Agriculture and in partnership with the Oregon Association of Nurseries.

Helping horticulture find its niche

By Gail Langellotto — Posted December 1, 2016

The goal of NICH (National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture) is to get 90 percent of U.S. households gardening by 2025.

Filed Under: Growing Knowledge Tagged With: Consumer trends, Digger, Digger magazine, Economy, Education, Home gardening, Oregon State University

Biocontrol of azalea lace bugs

By Michael Flores — Posted October 3, 2016

Researchers investigate the use of lacewing predators to combat the pesky pest of rhododendrons.

Filed Under: Azalea Lace Bugs, Growing Knowledge, Insects, Plant Pests and Diseases Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Oregon State University, Pests and Diseases

Comparing natural and artificial turf

By Brian Daviscourt — Posted September 6, 2016

Study looks at cost and playability.

Filed Under: Growing Knowledge Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Oregon State University

Reining in rogues

By Ryan Contreras — Posted August 2, 2016

Breeding for sterility is one way to control non-native, invasive plants.

Filed Under: Growing Knowledge Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Oregon State University, Plants

Low-maintenance ground covers for Oregon schools

By Micah Gould — Posted July 1, 2016

OSU researchers investigate plants that create the healthiest environment for school communities.

Filed Under: Growing Knowledge Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Oregon State University, Plants

A tale of two lilacs: Part II — Pubescentes

By Jason Lattier — Posted June 1, 2016

How series Pubescentes changed the horticultural landscape.

Filed Under: Blights, Growing Knowledge, Plant Diseases, Plant Pests and Diseases Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Oregon State University

Disinfectants: In search of a silver bullet

By Luisa Santamaria — Posted May 3, 2016

Answers to the question, “What is the best product to use for disinfecting tools, benches and greenhouses?”

Filed Under: Growing Knowledge, Plant Diseases, Root Rots Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Oregon State University, Pests and Diseases

Better-bred berries for the retail market

By Chad Finn — Posted April 1, 2016

Researchers recommend new and improved varieties of blackberries, raspberries, strawberries and blueberries to re-energize the Northwest’s small fruits industry.

Filed Under: Growing Knowledge Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Oregon State University, Plants

A biological introduction to cyanobacterial mats

By Luisa Santamaria — Posted March 1, 2016

Get the facts on the slimy green growth that plagues
nursery container yards.

Filed Under: Growing Knowledge Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Oregon State University

Soil solarization in container nurseries and field production

By Jennifer Parke — Posted February 1, 2016

Discover this hot tool for managing diseases and weeds in container nurseries and field production.

Filed Under: Charcoal Rot, Fusarium Root Rot, Growing Knowledge, Plant Pests and Diseases, Pythium Root Rot, Root Rots, Verticillium Root Rot, Weeds Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Oregon State University

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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

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Meet the leader: Sam Pohlschneider

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