An accurate read on coming market conditions and a balanced strategy are critical to weathering ups and downs of tree-growing business
Getting a grip on drainage
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Standing water can encourage diseases and create a poor environment for plant roots and microbes
Nurseries reap the benefits of benchmarking
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Nurseries that closely track their processes enjoy efficiencies, benefits and bottom-line boosts
Nurseries shift production seasons to meet demands, save costs
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Growers adjust production schedules due to changes in labor laws, labor shortages, plant varietal advancements and market factors.
Nurseries save by making the switch to LEDs
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With energy costs soaring, nurseries are tapping into an Energy Trust of Oregon program to reduce the financial burden of installing LED lighting.
Proper ventilation and air circulation are key to successful greenhouses
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Air flow and temperature are among the most important considerations needed for plants to thrive.
Retail nurseries work to expand their reach
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Diverse customers means that a multi-pronged approach in marketing is required
New USDA Census of Hort arriving in mailboxes this month
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Watch your mail: The 2025 USDA Census of Horticulture Specialties is being mailed this month to more than 2,000 horticultural operations in Oregon and some 40,000 nationwide. The census asks questions about crops grown, their value, the square footage used for growing them, production expenses and more. Deadline: Responses are required by law. They are […]
Sound planning and strong communication helps complex loading processes run more smoothly
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Careful planning, good communication and loading efficiency are critical steps to getting a truck in and out of a nursery and back on the road as quickly as possible.
It’s prudent to stay wise to freight-related scams
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Be wary of sharks and their double brokering, ID theft and other freight-related scams.
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