This year’s annual Sustainability Issue of Digger explores the growing popularity of the green drenching trend where gardeners are creating soothing holistic havens to get away from a hectic world and how nurseries are responding with new varieties of plant material. It also examines how some Oregon nurseries are tapping into solar to reduce their power bills.
- Soothing hues of green: Gardeners are tapping green’s soothing nature to create peaceful spaces, and nurseries are following suit. By Emily Hoard.
- Tap into the sun’s power: Federal program for rural businesses helps nurseries install energy-saving solar panels. By Jon Bell
Columns:
- A matter of trust: What makes NWREC special isn’t just the research — It’s the spirit of cooperation that drives it forward. By Ben Verhoeven
- Join the climate conversation: As the Earth’s climate continues to affect global ecosystems, discussions surrounding our industry’s adaptation and mitigation strategies have become increasingly important. This is why we are hosting a Nursery and Greenhouse Industry Climate Summit at the 2025 Farwest Show. By Jeff Stone
Growing Knowledge, an ongoing series provided by Oregon State University in collaboration with the USDA and in partnership with OAN.
- In search of water-saving turf: OSU researchers examine cultivars with increased drought tolerance and lower water requirements. By Alec Kowalewski, Christian Sanchez and Ruying Wang