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ONF scholarships invest in nursery industry’s future

By Stephanie Collins — Posted July 22, 2026

The Oregon Nurseries Foundation supports incoming and continuing college students pursuing careers in horticulture and related fields. Please join us in congratulating the Oregon Nurseries Foundation’s 2026–2027 Scholarship Award recipients. Applicants are evaluated based on academic achievement, commitment to the nursery industry, financial need, and affiliation with OAN. Scholarship applications open each January during the […]

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Oregon nurseries are capitalizing on natives

By Erica Browne Grivas — Posted April 22, 2026

Growing demand for native plants creates challenges and opportunities for nurseries

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A look at a few unusual perennials

By Mike Darcy — Posted February 24, 2026

Sometimes a word that gardeners often use can convey different meanings, depending on the context. The speaker’s intended meaning can be quite different from what the listener hears or understands. The word “perennial” is a good example. Generally, it is used to refer to a plant that lives for a number of years and usually […]

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December 2025: Welcome to Oregon Nursery Country

By Vic Panichkul — Posted November 24, 2025

Oregon’s family nurseries form the backbone of the state’s agricultural economy. Nursery and greenhouse material is the state’s top ag commodity, generating $1.22 billion in sales in 2022. There are several factors behind this success, including an ideal climate for dormancy and growth, adequate rainfall for irrigation, quality soil on abundant land, and — perhaps most […]

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New OAN president took a non-traditional path to the nursery business

By Patrick Newton — Posted October 21, 2025

My name is Patrick Newton, and my path into agriculture was anything but traditional.

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The cost of tomorrow

By Jeff Stone — Posted September 26, 2025

America has lost its way, and it has been happening for decades.

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In memoriam: Bill Van Belle

By Vic Panichkul — Posted July 17, 2025

The Oregon Association of Nursery is saddened to report that Van Belle Nursery founder Bill Van Belle passed away in Abbotsford, B.C., Canada on July 5.

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Tú dices adiós y yo digo hola…

By Ben Verhoeven — Posted May 22, 2025

Al respetar el trabajo y tratar a todos por igual, empezando por saludar, se entiende por qué Gabriel y Robinson Nursery tienen tanto éxito.

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Color-shifting shrubs keep the excitement going all year long

By Erica Browne Grivas — Posted May 22, 2025

Color-changing shrubs keep the garden exciting year-round, and they’re a trend that’s catching on with gardeners and landscapers.

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Timing is key when it comes to shifting

By Jon Bell — Posted May 22, 2025

Process and timing of moving plants up to larger containers is key to healthy, attractive plants

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NURSERY NEWS

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

OAN announces 2025 Friends of Nurseries award winners

OAN leads grower-driven Japanese beetle solution

AmericanHort president and CEO to step down

In memoriam: Bill Van Belle

Longtime employee buys Heritage Seedlings and Liners

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Pests and Diseases

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Managing Phytophthora: timing, temperature and emerging threats

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OAN leads grower-driven Japanese beetle solution

Prioritizing nursery pest challenges

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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

2026 Farwest Show issues calls for speakers

Excitement, optimism prevail at 2025 Farwest Show

Dazzling plants, products garner Retailer’s Choice Awards

Youngblood Nursery wins Best in Show booth honors at the 2025 Farwest Show

Glow Sticks Fescue wins top honors from judges at Farwest Show’s New Varieties Showcase 

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The Value of Membership

OAN members see benefits and rewards from serving ag industry organizations

AmericanHort president and CEO to step down

OAN honors industry leaders at 2025 Convention

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