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GOP gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan visits Farwest Show

By Curt Kipp — Posted September 14, 2026

The longtime ally of the nursery industry reiterated her belief in its importance.

Filed Under: Farwest Show, Nursery News

Deciphering Oregon’s plastics recycling law

By Vic Panichkul — Posted September 9, 2026

Farwest Show panel attempts to shed light on confusing law and define impact for growers

Filed Under: Farwest Show, Nursery News

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

By Jon Bell — Posted September 8, 2026

J Frank Schmidt & Son Co. hosted an 80th anniversary celebration at its nursery, looking back at it’s storied past while looking to the future.

Filed Under: Nursery News

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

By Vic Panichkul — Posted September 8, 2026

A  celebration at Monrovia in Dayton, Oregon marked the centennial of the storied nursery as it looks toward the future.

Filed Under: Nursery News

New AmericanHort CEO introduces himself to OAN

By Vic Panichkul — Posted September 3, 2026

He discusses important industry issues and AmericanHort’s partnership with the OAN

Filed Under: Farwest Show, Nursery News, OAN Members

Bailey Nurseries removed dams to build environmental resilience

By Linda Repplinger — Posted May 20, 2026

Through a combination of projects, Bailey Nurseries is caring for the water and fish and wildlife habitat in Salt Creek.

Filed Under: Nursery News, Nursery Operations Tagged With: Sustainability

The new NurseryGuide.com powers up with new features

By Curt Kipp — Posted April 22, 2026

Buyers can find more and growers can sell more with enhanced site

Filed Under: Nursery News

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

By Mitch Lies — Posted January 23, 2026

Salem nursery is now a destination for many wheelchair-bound gardening enthusiasts.

Filed Under: Nursery News, Nursery Operations, Retail Garden Centers

OAN announces 2025 Friends of Nurseries award winners

By Curt Kipp — Posted November 21, 2025

The Oregon Association of Nurseries has recognized four leaders, including three legislators and a government relations official at AmericanHort, as its Friends of Nurseries award winners for 2025. 

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Friends of Nurseries, OAN

OAN leads grower-driven Japanese beetle solution

By Curt Kipp — Posted November 13, 2025

Nurseries likely will need to either pay for detection and trapping themselves, or pay the Oregon Department of Agriculture to have it done.

Filed Under: Nursery News, Plant Pests and Diseases

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NURSERY NEWS

GOP gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan visits Farwest Show

Deciphering Oregon’s plastics recycling law

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

More Nursery News

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Pests and Diseases

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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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GOP gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan visits Farwest Show

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The Value of Membership

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More member stories

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