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Evelyn Schmidt, co-founder of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co., passes away

By Curt Kipp — Posted July 12, 2017

The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of Evelyn Schmidt, the cofounder of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co., a wholesale tree nursery based in Boring, Oregon. She died July 6, 2017 at the age of 96.

Filed Under: Nursery News, OAN Members, Uncategorized

ODA flags two pesticides made by PBI/Gordon Corp.

By Peter Szymczak — Posted July 6, 2017

ODA flags two pesticides made by PBI/Gordon Corp.

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Oregon Department of Agriculture, Pesticides

ODA makes progress on Japanese beetle eradication project

By Peter Szymczak — Posted June 7, 2017

ODA makes progress on Japanese beetle eradication project

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Oregon Department of Agriculture, Pests and Diseases

Future nurseries

By Jon Bell — Posted May 1, 2017

The challenges of today will help tomorrow’s green industry businesses of all sizes.

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, Wholesale Nurseries

Future people

By Peter Szymczak — Posted May 1, 2017

The horticulture industry must accentuate the positive if it is to cultivate a new crop of plant professionals.

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Education, People, Workforce

Researchers look at thermal weed control

By Peter Szymczak — Posted March 15, 2017

Researchers look to control weeds in greenhouse propagation systems with steam and hot water

Filed Under: Nursery News, Phytophthora, Plant Pests and Diseases, Weeds Tagged With: Greenhouses, Operations, Pests and Diseases, Plants, Research, Science

Trump orders construction of border wall

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 25, 2017

President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order directing that a wall be constructed along the U.S.-Mexican border — one of several planned steps to crack down on immigration and refugee settlement. Although Congress has authorized no funding for the wall, Trump’s executive order calls for already appropriated federal funds to be used for […]

Filed Under: Nursery News

Oregon Nurseries Foundation offers hort scholarships

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 19, 2017

Do you know students pursuing careers as nursery or landscape professionals? The Oregon Nurseries Foundation (ONF) awards scholarships to students preparing for a career in ornamental horticulture and related fields. In all, 19 different awards — ranging from $500 to $1,500 — are sponsored by individuals and Oregon Association of Nurseries (OAN) chapters as a […]

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Amazon.com building nature ‘Spheres’ in downtown Seattle

By Peter Szymczak — Posted January 10, 2017

Amazon.com building nature ‘Spheres’ in downtown Seattle

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Consumer trends, Landscaping, Plants

In the Garden with Mike Darcy radio show cancelled

By Curt Kipp — Posted December 20, 2016

Longtime radio show host (and Digger columnist) Mike Darcy is looking for a new station for his In the Garden radio show. Its longtime home, Portland-based KXL 101 FM, has discontinued the weekly Saturday morning broadcast after 35 years on the air. The final show will air December 31, 2016. Station officials told Darcy they […]

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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

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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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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

GOP gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan visits Farwest Show

Sofia® Cherry Laurel and Saturnalia™ American hybrid oak shine at New Varieties Showcase 

Eschenfelder Farms wins Best in Show at Farwest

A sense of excitement in the air at Farwest

Deciphering Oregon’s plastics recycling law

More Updates from Farwest

The Value of Membership

ONF scholarships help recipients launch their career in horticulture

New AmericanHort CEO introduces himself to OAN

OAN members see benefits and rewards from serving ag industry organizations

More member stories

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