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Maintaining your pond

By Michael Powers — Posted November 1, 2016

These steps will help ensure nursery ponds perform their function.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Irrigation, Operations

Tapping into resources

By Tracy Ilene Miller — Posted November 1, 2016

Agencies and programs offer help with water treatment and conservation.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Irrigation, Sustainability

Obtaining and protecting water rights

By Steve Shropshire — Posted November 1, 2016

Agricultural rights holders commonly face a variety of dilemmas.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Legal, Sustainability

Understanding the big picture

By Curt Kipp — Posted November 1, 2016

Major groups work together to maximize Oregon’s water resources.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Immigration, Sustainability

The Water Issue

By Curt Kipp — Posted November 1, 2016

Oregon nurseries face a variety of water-related challenges.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Irrigation, Operations, Sustainability

Before you buy a nursery

By Ryan Kuenzi — Posted October 3, 2016

Prospective purchasers must know what they’re getting before they commit

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, Operations

Before you sell your nursery

By Ryan Kuenzi — Posted September 6, 2016

Here are questions to ask before talking to potential buyers.

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Strategies for shortages

By Denise Ruttan — Posted August 2, 2016

In these times of reduced plant availability, it pays to be a customer in good standing.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Plants, Wholesale Nurseries

The problematic plant information triangle

By Kym Pokorny — Posted August 2, 2016

The relationship between growers, retailers and the public is complicated and needs fresh ideas to stay vital.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Retail Nurseries

Hello, goodbye

By Curt Kipp — Posted July 1, 2016

Amidst a constant stream of new introductions, growers must constantly evaluate their plant lineups.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, Plants

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NURSERY NEWS

In Memoriam: Melvin John Steffenson

New USDA Census of Hort arriving in mailboxes this month

Oregon Association of Nurseries honors the industry’s best at 2024 Convention

Eason Horticultural Resources is now employee-owned

Oregon’s nursery licensing program aims to keep the entire industry healthy

Building trust is key to establishing clientele base for new nurseries

Five owners share their experiences on what it takes to start a nursery businesses

Bailey hires new CFO and chief HR officer

More Nursery News

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Pests and Diseases

Prioritizing nursery pest challenges

New tools in the battle against thrips

Aiming for precision in pest control

Oregon’s nursery licensing program aims to keep the entire industry healthy

$250,000 shifted to P. austrocedri research

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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

Sense of excitement prevailed at Farwest as nursery industry ‘Meets the Future’ 

Farwest Show attendees select favorites for the Retailers’ Choice Awards

Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell wins People’s Choice balloting at Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase

Hopper Bros. wins Best in Show booth award at 2024 Farwest Show   

Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell wins Judges’ Best in Show at Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase

More Updates from Farwest

The Value of Membership

Meet the leader: Sam Pohlschneider

OAN honors the industry’s best

Oregon Association of Nurseries honors the industry’s best at 2024 Convention

More member stories

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