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Generations of red maples

By Elizabeth Petersen — Posted July 1, 2016

Oregon is a key player in the breeding and production of Acer rubrum, one of the country’s most successful shade trees.

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

A life far from ordinary

By Peter Szymczak — Posted July 1, 2016

Green industry icon Ernest Wertheim shares stories from his memoir, Chasing Spring, and wisdom gained from his vast career in landscape architecture.

Filed Under: Farwest Show Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Farwest, People

A feast for the senses

By Crystal Cady — Posted July 1, 2016

The 2016 Farwest Show is all set to serve up a bounty of ‘Nursery Country’ experiences.

Filed Under: Farwest Show Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Farwest, Farwest Show

Our nation’s capital

By Leigh Geschwill — Posted July 1, 2016

OAN President Leigh Geschwill reflects on a recent trip to D.C.

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

July 2016

By Peter Szymczak — Posted July 1, 2016

The July issue features red maples, previews of the 2016 Farwest Show and much more!

Filed Under: Issues Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Farwest, Farwest Show, People, Plants, Trees

Freedom, liberty and an occasional hot dog

By Jeff Stone — Posted July 1, 2016

The Fourth of July is a day to honor our Founding Fathers and enjoy some fun in the sun

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

Low-maintenance ground covers for Oregon schools

By Micah Gould — Posted July 1, 2016

OSU researchers investigate plants that create the healthiest environment for school communities.

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

Hello, goodbye

By Curt Kipp — Posted July 1, 2016

Amidst a constant stream of new introductions, growers must constantly evaluate their plant lineups.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, Plants

Accepting the pollinator challenge

By Jeff Stone — Posted June 1, 2016

The Million Pollinator Garden Challenge is a new campaign encouraging the public to help create a stable and sustaining food supply for pollinators by planting more trees, shrubs and flowers.

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

A tale of two lilacs: Part II — Pubescentes

By Jason Lattier — Posted June 1, 2016

How series Pubescentes changed the horticultural landscape.

Filed Under: Blights, Growing Knowledge, Plant Diseases, Plant Pests and Diseases Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Oregon State University

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NURSERY NEWS

GOP gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan visits Farwest Show

Deciphering Oregon’s plastics recycling law

J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. celebrates 80 years as a nursery standout

Monrovia Nursery Company celebrates 100 years of innovation and looks to the future

New AmericanHort CEO introduces himself to OAN

Bailey Nurseries removed dams to build environmental resilience

The new NurseryGuide.com powers up with new features

Terra Gardens owner’s gesture for his mother opens the door to other wheelchair-bound gardeners

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Pests and Diseases

Box tree moths pose a threat to Oregon nurseries

Managing Phytophthora: timing, temperature and emerging threats

Managing slugs and snails in Pacific Northwest nurseries

OAN leads grower-driven Japanese beetle solution

Prioritizing nursery pest challenges

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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

GOP gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan visits Farwest Show

Sofia® Cherry Laurel and Saturnalia™ American hybrid oak shine at New Varieties Showcase 

Eschenfelder Farms wins Best in Show at Farwest

A sense of excitement in the air at Farwest

Deciphering Oregon’s plastics recycling law

More Updates from Farwest

The Value of Membership

ONF scholarships help recipients launch their career in horticulture

New AmericanHort CEO introduces himself to OAN

OAN members see benefits and rewards from serving ag industry organizations

More member stories

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