COVID-19 has changed the way almost everything is done, and trade shows are no exception. While we all miss in-person shows, there are many advantages to the virtual marketplace that exhibitors can leverage to stand out in the crowd. The interface may be different but the primary goals are the same: connect with customers, showcase […]
Virtual is the new reality – for now
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The nursery industry’s power trade shows go virtual in the age of COVID-19 Vanessa Finney can say something about the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS), one of the industry’s largest annual shows, that just about no one else can. She grew up with it. Literally. Finney’s father, Carville Akehurst, was the first executive vice president of […]
COVID-19 year two
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The year 2020 probably instigated more changes in the physical way in which a garden center operates than any other year in history. Not only were there devasting forest fires resulting in hazardous air quality conditions and causing some garden centers to close, but COVID-19 also arrived. I cannot ever recall anything disrupting the workplace […]
B2B interaction meets the next horizon
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The Oregon Association of Nurseries exists for one purpose — to help the members succeed in growing the best plants in the world. Oregon’s growers are doing their part. Recent data show the industry once again surpassing the $1 billion mark in sales. Resiliency never has had a better example than our members. They got […]
January 2021 – Nursery Country
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With all the changes that happened this year, one thing didn’t: The nursery and greenhouse industry continues to be the #1 segment in Oregon agriculture. This year, we feature Advanced Ornamentals Inc., Ernst Nursery & Farms, Lone Elder Nursery, and Swan Island Dahlias in our annual Nursery Country issue. Meet the growers making some of […]
Knowing your cedar pests
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Grower awareness of problems can protect both grower and customer It’s important to be aware of issues in the landscape and forest, as they can become problems in the nursery or for your customers. Cedar trees have a number of pest and problems to be aware of, from abiotic disorders to insects and diseases. Some […]
Ernst Nursery & Farms LLC
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PRODUCTION:Field-grown 75%Container-grown 25% KNOWN FOR:Field-grown conifers, shade trees and shrubs, including arborvitaes, boxwoods, maples, rhododendrons and others PEOPLE:Bruce Ernst, owner; Kim Stone, controller; Karl Neering, nursery manager. CONTACT:Mailing address: P.O. Box 460St. Paul, OR, 97137-0460Physical address:6180 Gearin Rd. N.E.St. Paul, OR 97137-0460 PHONE:503-633-8366 EMAIL:[email protected] LISTINGS:125 Nursery Guide listings There’s an old slogan many businesses have […]
Swan Island Dahlias
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Founded: 1927 PRODUCTION:Wholesale 10%Retail 90% KNOWN FOR:Dahlia production and the annual Dahlia Festival PEOPLE:Nicholas and Linda Gitts, owners, and Heather Gifts-Schloe, marketing manager CONTACT:Mailing address:P.O. Box 700Canby, Oregon 97013Physical address:995 NW 22nd Ave.,Canby, Oregon 97013 PHONE:503-266-7711 or 800-410-6540 EMAIL:[email protected] ONLINE:www.dahlias.com Listings:1 Nursery Guide listing They grow nearly 400 different dahlia varieties at Swan Island Dahlias, […]
Lone Elder Nursery
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PRODUCTION:Field-grown: 95-90%Container-grown: 5-10% KNOWN FOR:More than 200 varieties of B&B conifers, with an emphasis on pines and spruces. PEOPLE:Tom and Chris Utterback, owners; Angel Perez, nursery manager. CONTACT:Mailing address:P.O. Box 942, Canby, Oregon 97013Physical address:8051 S. Lone Elder Road, Canby, Oregon 97013 PHONE:503-266-9251 EMAIL:[email protected] ONLINE:www.loneelder.com LISTINGS:88 Nursery Guide listings Lone Elder Nursery is an enduring […]
Advanced Ornamentals
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PRODUCTION:Field-grown 80%Container-grown 20% KNOWN FOR:Broadleaf evergreens, conifers and grafted maples, including a large production of arborvitae PEOPLE:Dean, Kelly, Sarah and Daniel McKay, owners. Tami Miller, manager. CONTACT:Mailing address: P.O. Box 519, St. Paul, OR 97137Physical address:19172 French Prairie Road, St. Paul, OR 97137Phone:503-633-2833 or 877-633-2727Email:[email protected]:www.advancedornamentals.comListings:160 Nursery Guide listings Advanced Ornamentals Inc. is a relatively young […]
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