Leigh Geschwill, co-owner of F & B Farms and Nursery, began her term as president of the Horticulture Research Institute at the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show in Baltimore, Maryland, recently.
Panzer Nursery closes after 60 years in business
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— PostedPanzer Nursery, which specializes in top-quality florist azaleas, has closed after 60 years in business. “I’m soon to be 68 and after 42 years at it, I decided it was time to retire,” said owner Brad Bloes. Bloes started working at Panzer in 1981 and was a partner in it and in 2010 he bouth […]
Weeks Berry Nursery selling business, property
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— PostedWeeks Berry Nursery has decided to sell its nursery and property, co-owner Bradley Weeks said. The nursery, which was started in 1908 and has been in business for more than a century, includes 45 acres of land on Windsor Island Rd. N. in Keizer, Oregon, north of Salem. The nursery leases an additional 120 acres […]
OAN members report damage to businesses
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— PostedWith Oregonians still recovering from the weekend’s winter storm that rolled in with high winds and covered the area in a blanket of snow, ice and freezing precipitation, cut power to thousands, and downed trees in neighborhoods, reports are starting to come in to the Oregon Association of Nurseries that some members have received damage […]
Near-total chlorpyrifos ban takes effect in Oregon
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— PostedA rule banning almost all uses of chlorpyrifos, a commonly pesticide used in conifer production and other crops, has now taken effect across the state, effective December 31, 2023, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported . The chemical has been associated with neurological damage to humans, prompting states and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to consider stricter […]
In Memoriam: Douglas Femrite
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— PostedThe Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of Douglas Femrite on December 5, 2023.
Blooming Nursery being sold to employees
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— PostedBlooming Nursery in Cornelius, Oregon, is being purchased by its employees through an employee stock ownership program, or ESOP, owner Grace Dinsdale said. Dinsdale, who founded the 42-acre wholesale nursery in 1982, said she’s been thinking about how to conduct a transition for years. She’s just been looking for the right way to do it. […]
másLabor offers assistance with H-2A program
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— PostedRunning a successful growing operation requires a reliable workforce, and másLabor understands the challenges of finding and retaining skilled workers. másLabor offers a solution that ensures capable, reliable, and legal labor year after year. The H-2A program is a federal, nonimmigrant visa program that allows agricultural employers to hire foreign workers for tough-to-fill seasonal jobs. […]
Bailey recognizes four nursery growers
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— PostedBailey honors four brand licensee partners for their exceptional work with Bailey Consumer Brands Endless Summer® Hydrangeas, First Editions® Shrubs & Trees, and Easy Elegance® Roses, the company said in a statement.
Oregon nurseries see little impact from Plant Hardiness Zone Map changes
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— PostedThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s updated Plant Hardiness Zone Map that reflects an increase of about 2.5 degrees in the conterminous U.S. won’t affect nurseries as it would home gardeners. “This could mean that those areas that shifted could potentially grow plants that are slightly less cold hardy than they previously thought,” said John Keller, […]
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