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You are here: Home / Issues / January 2017

January 2017

By Peter Szymczak — Posted January 4, 2017

Mount Hood, Oregon’s highest peak, creates a dramatic backdrop for Highland Meadow Nursery Co. in Molalla, Oregon. Photo by Curt Kipp

Oregon is Nursery Country

Take a tour of four of the state’s top nurseries and greenhouse operations in our annual Nursery Country issue.

  • William Dillard Nursery Co.: This family nursery in Damascus, Oregon, was founded over 55 years ago and spans four generations. Download a PDF of this article
  • Fessler Nursery Co.: Annuals, including more than 100 varieties of fuschias, are the forte at this nursery in Woodburn, Oregon. Download a PDF of this article
  • Pacific Nursery Inc.: New owner Darin Cox carries on the shade tree legacy of founder Gary Brooks. Download a PDF of this article
  • Highland Meadow Nursery Co.: Collaboration with a diverse set of customers has been key to the success of this grower in Molalla, Oregon. Download a PDF of this article

Other features in the new issue include:

Learning outside the box: OAN President Mark Bigej recalls how innovative thinking has played a crucial role in his life. Download a PDF of this article

Smartphones and smarter marketing: Creating a mobile marketing plan is one of the smartest steps retailers can take to ensure their future business success. Download a PDF of this article

Flora-friendly gardening: The Oregon Flora Project helps horticulturalists identify, locate and grow native plants. Download a PDF of this article

Setting a foundation: Promoting education has long been a cornerstone of the OAN through its Oregon Nurseries’ Foundation. Download a PDF of this article

You can also read this month’s flipbook edition of Digger (Flash required; fast connection recommended). Please send your comments on the issue to editor Curt Kipp at [email protected].

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About Peter Szymczak

Peter Szymczak is the publications manager at the Oregon Association of Nurseries. He writes for and designs Digger magazine.

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