The February 2023 issue of Digger takes a look at the people, products and processes that make Oregon the gold standard of greenhouse production today.
- OAN Member Profile: Oregon Flowers Inc.: Tulips and lilies “grown with a Dutch touch” in Aurora, Oregon. By Emily Lindblom.
- Low-water lawn alternatives: Miniclover, ecolawn and a variety of groundcovers grow landscapes that are green and drought tolerant. By Kym Pokorny.
- Stretched to the limit: Extreme weather wreaks havoc on greenhouse poly film. By Mitch Lies.
- Throttling back the burn: Efficiency improvements and other measures can help nurseries mitigate rising natural gas costs. By Curt Kipp.
Columns:
- President’s Message: Speaking for the trees. By Todd Nelson.
- Director’s Desk: Everyday things matter. By Jeff Stone.
- What I’m Hearing: Perpetuating the popularity of pollinator plants. By Mike Darcy.
Growing Knowledge, an ongoing series provided by Oregon State University in collaboration with the USDA and in partnership with OAN.
- Dogging your voles: OSU researchers explore whether dogs can assist in vole management. By Dana Sanchez and Nick Andrews.
Please send your comments on the issue to editor Curt Kipp at [email protected].
