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Oregon Nurseries’ Hall of Fame now accepting nominees

By Curt Kipp — Posted December 14, 2016

The Oregon Association of Nurseries is now accepting nominations for the Oregon Nurseries’ Hall of Fame. Nominations are due January 13, 2017 and can be submitted online. The Oregon Nurseries’ Hall of Fame was established to honor and recognize individuals who have been instrumental in the development of the Oregon nursery industry, have brought credit […]

Filed Under: Nursery News, OAN Members, Oregon Nursery Country

OAN honors the industry’s best at President’s Awards Banquet

By Curt Kipp — Posted November 9, 2016

The Oregon Association of Nurseries recently honored several members for their outstanding achievements and service to the nursery industry. These awards were announced at the annual OAN Convention November 4–5, 2016 at Sunriver Resort in Sunriver, Oregon.

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Meet the Leader: Mark Leichty

By Peter Szymczak — Posted October 3, 2016

OAN state board representative Mark Leichty talks sedums, social media and his keys to success.

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Member Profile: J Farms LLC

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 2, 2016

Nursery owners Jenni Burkhead and Jim Lewis specialize in hand-grafted conifers and Japanese maples.

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Meet the Leader: Denece Messenger

By Peter Szymczak — Posted August 2, 2016

Get to know the 2016 Farwest Show chairwoman
and CEO of Decorative Bark Inc.

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Seeds for the future

By Allison Pennell — Posted August 2, 2016

The Oregon Nurseries Foundation supports incoming or continuing college students who are preparing for careers in ornamental horticulture and related fields

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Meet the Leader: Anthony Kinen

By Peter Szymczak — Posted June 1, 2016

Four years ago, Anthony Kinen gave up a promising career to take over his father’s farm — but he isn’t looking back.

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OAN Member Profile: Tsugawa Nursery

By Curt Kipp — Posted May 3, 2016

For nearly 35 years, Tsugawa Nursery has been one of the top garden centers in Southwest Washington.

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Meet the Leader: Lisa Barnett

By Peter Szymczak — Posted April 1, 2016

The OAN Retail Chapter’s secretary shares her tips and advice for keeping co-workers and customers happy.

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McPheeters Turf Inc.

By Curt Kipp — Posted March 1, 2016

Get to know McPheeters Turf, a second-generation, family-owned-and-operated farm specializing in turf grass and plants that thrive in Central Oregon’s high desert climate.

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NURSERY NEWS

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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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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

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

Eschenfelder Farms wins Best in Show at Farwest

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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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