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June: The Shrubs Issue

By Vic Panichkul — Posted May 20, 2026

In this year’s annual Shrubs Issue, Digger explores how shrubs have moved from a supporting role in the garden to a starring role. A new generation of cultivars and overlooked performers deliver multi-functionality and beauty, while asking for little in return. Plus there’s much more: Columns: Growing Knowledge, an ongoing series provided by Oregon State University […]

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May 2026: the Sustainability Issue

By Vic Panichkul — Posted April 22, 2026

In this year’s annual Sustainability Issue, Digger explores a new way of fighting plant disease, a market opportunity for nurseries and water and energy conservation. Columns: Growing Knowledge, an ongoing series provided by Oregon State University in collaboration with the USDA and in partnership with OAN. Download a PDF of this issue.

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April: The Tree Issue

By Vic Panichkul — Posted March 24, 2026

In this year’s annual Tree Issue, Digger takes a deep dive into Japanese maples and looks at the new and exciting cultivars being developed as well as why some tried-and-true varieties have staying power. Columns: Growing Knowledge, an ongoing series provided by Oregon State University in collaboration with the USDA and in partnership with OAN. Download […]

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March: The Perennials Issue

By Vic Panichkul — Posted February 24, 2026

This month’s issue takes a closer look at the hottest trends in perennials.

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February: The Greenhouse Issue

By Vic Panichkul — Posted January 23, 2026

This month’s issue gives greenhouse growers the tools to up their game and grow more efficiently and with more consistency.

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January 2026: The Retail Issue

By Vic Panichkul — Posted January 6, 2026

This month’s issue helps retail garden centers raise their game and strengthen their connections with their customers. Columns: Growing Knowledge, an ongoing series provided by Oregon State University in collaboration with the USDA and in partnership with OAN. Download a PDF of this issue.

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November 2025: The Transportation Issue

By Vic Panichkul — Posted October 21, 2025

This month’s issue helps nurseries navigate the challenges of shipping their products efficiently and economically to their buyers.

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October 2025

By Vic Panichkul — Posted September 26, 2025

October’s edition of Digger takes on the topic of succession planning and examines how four nursery owners are choosing to sell to employees rather than outside companies in order to continue their legacies. The four nursery owners took different paths to achieve their ultimate goals. We also look at how agricultural overtime rules are forcing […]

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September 2025

By Vic Panichkul — Posted September 10, 2025

September’s edition of Digger recaps the important happenings at the 2025 Farwest Show, held August 20-22 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. We also look at the growing trend of foodscaping, where edibles and ornamentals are combined to make the most of smaller home lot sizes, and catch up with five former Oregon Nurseries […]

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August 2025 Digger: Farwest Show Edition

By Vic Panichkul — Posted July 23, 2025

In addition to the Farwest Show Guide (PDF), which will help all Farwest attendees get the most out of their show experience and visit to Oregon, the August issue of Digger includes green industry news and features. Let’s dig in! Columns: Growing Knowledge, an ongoing series provided by Oregon State University in collaboration with the USDA and in partnership with OAN. […]

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NURSERY NEWS

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

OAN leads grower-driven Japanese beetle solution

AmericanHort president and CEO to step down

In memoriam: Bill Van Belle

Longtime employee buys Heritage Seedlings and Liners

More Nursery News

From the pages of Digger

June: The Shrubs Issue

May 2026: the Sustainability Issue

April: The Tree Issue

March: The Perennials Issue

February: The Greenhouse Issue

More issues of Digger

Pests and Diseases

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

New tools in the battle against thrips

More articles

FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

2026 Farwest Show issues calls for speakers

Excitement, optimism prevail at 2025 Farwest Show

Dazzling plants, products garner Retailer’s Choice Awards

Youngblood Nursery wins Best in Show booth honors at the 2025 Farwest Show

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

More Updates from Farwest

The Value of Membership

AmericanHort president and CEO to step down

OAN honors industry leaders at 2025 Convention

Meet the Leader: Patrick Peterson

More member stories

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