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Warning about the downside to insecticides

By Mike Darcy — Posted August 2, 2016

Gardeners who use pesticides should take heed about the potential harm they could be doing to beneficial insects.

Filed Under: Mike Darcy Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Pesticides, Plants

A Farwest Show baby

By Leigh Geschwill — Posted August 2, 2016

It’s August. And for Oregon growers and their customers, that means it’s time for the Farwest Show!

Filed Under: President's Message Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Farwest

Meet the Leader: Denece Messenger

By Peter Szymczak — Posted August 2, 2016

Get to know the 2016 Farwest Show chairwoman
and CEO of Decorative Bark Inc.

Filed Under: OAN Members Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Farwest, OAN Members

Expanding the tree palette

By Elizabeth Petersen — Posted August 2, 2016

Experts from near and far recommend options for diversifying — and strengthening — the urban canopy.

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Plants, Trees

A winner on and off the field

By Jeff Stone — Posted August 2, 2016

Attending the Farwest Show is a slam dunk, according to OAN Executive Director Jeff Stone.

Filed Under: Director's Desk Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Farwest

Seeds for the future

By Allison Pennell — Posted August 2, 2016

The Oregon Nurseries Foundation supports incoming or continuing college students who are preparing for careers in ornamental horticulture and related fields

Filed Under: OAN Members Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Education

Reining in rogues

By Ryan Contreras — Posted August 2, 2016

Breeding for sterility is one way to control non-native, invasive plants.

Filed Under: Growing Knowledge Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Oregon State University, Plants

The problematic plant information triangle

By Kym Pokorny — Posted August 2, 2016

The relationship between growers, retailers and the public is complicated and needs fresh ideas to stay vital.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Retail Nurseries

Where do new plants come from?

By Dan Heims — Posted August 2, 2016

Plant breeders, propagators and marketers: all perform crucial roles in the successful roll out of new plant varieties.

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Plants

High time for low-maintenance landscapes

By Tracy Ilene Miller — Posted August 2, 2016

The trend toward drought-tolerant natives requires stewardship and a focus on form and function.

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Landscaping, Plants

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NURSERY NEWS

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

In Memoriam: Melvin John Steffenson

New USDA Census of Hort arriving in mailboxes this month

More Nursery News

From the pages of Digger

March: The Perennials Issue

February: The Greenhouse Issue

January 2026: The Retail Issue

November 2025: The Transportation Issue

October 2025

More issues of Digger

Pests and Diseases

OAN leads grower-driven Japanese beetle solution

Prioritizing nursery pest challenges

New tools in the battle against thrips

Aiming for precision in pest control

Oregon’s nursery licensing program aims to keep the entire industry healthy

More articles

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 

More Updates from Farwest

The Value of Membership

AmericanHort president and CEO to step down

OAN honors industry leaders at 2025 Convention

Meet the Leader: Patrick Peterson

More member stories

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