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 […]

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. […]

July’s Issue of Digger explores how nurseries, scientists and breeders have worked with the Oregon Department of Agriculture on sterile varieties of Buddleja to satisfy the demand from consumers while keeping its invasive nature under control. It also examines how it pays off for nurseries to build strong brands. Columns: Growing Knowledge, an ongoing series provided […]

This year’s annual Sustainability Issue of Digger explores the growing popularity of the green drenching trend where gardeners are creating soothing holistic havens to get away from a hectic world and how nurseries are responding with new varieties of plant material. It also examines how some Oregon nurseries are tapping into solar to reduce their […]

This issue explores the rising consumer attraction to Styrax japonicus and the greater attention that growers are giving this tree and provides ideas to grow and produce better plants.

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.