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F & B Farms and Nursery

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 1, 2020

Founded: 1997 by Fred and Leigh Geschwill, Bill and Heidi Geschwill About: Wholesale greenhouse grower serving the Pacific Northwest. Products include annuals, organic herb/vegetable starts, potted indoor flowers/forced bulbs, small fruits/berries/grapes, pumpkins, fall décor and poinsettias. They also operate a small, local, seasonal garden center. Principals: Fred, Leigh, Bill and Heidi Geschwill Key Employees: Jon […]

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Serendipity Nursery

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 1, 2020

Founded: 1986 by David Sather About: Wholesale grower offering containerized and B&B broadleaf evergreens, conifers, grasses, and ground covers, which are shipped to wholesalers, garden centers and landscapers across the United States. Principal: David Sather Key Employees: David Sather, president; Mikaela Eaton, sales manager Employees: 5 year-round plus seasonal employees Contact: 8400 S. Sconce Road, […]

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Exceptional by nature

By Curt Kipp — Posted December 28, 2018

There are many reasons we call Oregon “Nursery Country.” The climate is mild, with enough winter cold for dormancy. That’s essential for spring growth. The growing season is long. Plants grow faster to market-ready size and can be shipped sooner.  And in the Willamette Valley, rainfall is abundant. Plants can grow and thrive even as […]

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Kuenzi Turf and Nursery

By Curt Kipp — Posted December 28, 2018

Founded: 1990 by Myron Kuenzi About: Turf and tree nursery offering specimen shade and flowering trees, liners and Japanese maples. Principal: Myron Kuenzi Key employees: General manager Tyler Kuenzi, facilities/maintenance and sod production manager, Josh Kuenzi, tree field manager Luis Tellez, customer service Rick Metzger, accounting Sara Kuenzi, tree sales and inventory James O’Brien, secretary […]

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Plants West Inc.

By Curt Kipp — Posted December 28, 2018

Founded: 1995 by Alicia Cruz-Bernstein About: Broker-grower of ornamentals, conifers, topiaries, evergreen shrubs and deciduous plants. Principals: Alicia and Adam Cruz-Bernstein Employees: 3 full-time, with 2 additional added in the spring. Contact: 27094 S. Bolland Road, Canby, OR 97013-8103 503-266-3912 alicia@plantswestoregon.com Online: www.plantswestoregon.com Trade shows: MANTS Listings: 32 listings on NurseryGuide.com Plants West Inc. may […]

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Arrowhead Ornamentals

By Curt Kipp — Posted December 28, 2018

Founded: 1997 by Mike Coleman and family About: Grower of finished caliper B&B and containerized trees that are sold to landscapers and re-wholesalers, as well as bare root trees that are sold to other growers to be finished. Principals: Mike and Gail Coleman and other family members Key Employees: Mike Coleman, general manager; Gail Coleman, […]

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Oregon is Nursery Country

By Curt Kipp — Posted December 22, 2017

Meet the masters Oregon truly is Nursery Country. For evidence, one could look to the numbers. The state has 61,099 acres in nursery production — more than any other state. According to the 2014 USDA Census of Horticultural Specialties, Oregon is the nation’s top producer of coniferous evergreens, deciduous shade trees, deciduous flowering trees, bare […]

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Terra Nova Nurseries Inc.

By Curt Kipp — Posted December 22, 2017

Founded: 1992 by Ken and Jody Brown, Dan Heims and Lynne Bartenstein About: Breeder, grower and intellectual property manager of perennial and annual plant introductions. Key Employees: Lab Manager Harini Korlipara, Lead Traditional Breeder Janet Egger, Director of New Products Development Chuck Pavlich, Sales Manager Larry Finley Employees: 110 full-time Contact: 10051 S. Macksburg Road, […]

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KCK Farms LLC

By Curt Kipp — Posted December 22, 2017

Founded: 1983 by brothers Kevin, Craig and Keith Coleman About: Wholesale grower of bare root and containerized trees, conifers, shrubs, cut peonies and fruit understock, plus non-nursery agricultural crops. Owners: Kevin and Keith Coleman Other key personnel: Sales Manager Ralph Guariglia, Operations Manager Randy Culley Employees: 75 full-time, increasing to 180 for peak season Contact: 11483 S.E. […]

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Russell’s Nursery

By Curt Kipp — Posted December 22, 2017

Founded: 1981 by Loy and Wayne Russell About: Wholesale B&B grower of Japanese maples, conifers and common evergreens. President: Loy Russell Other key personnel: Kyle Russell, sales manager; Jerrid Russell, production manager Employees: 15 full-time, increasing to 30 for peak season Contact: 22241 Boones Ferry Road NE, Aurora, OR 97002-9455 503-678-2536 russellsnursery@gmail.com www.russellsnursery.com Trade shows: MGIX (Midwest […]

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