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McPheeters Turf Inc.

By Curt Kipp — Posted March 1, 2016

Get to know McPheeters Turf, a second-generation, family-owned-and-operated farm specializing in turf grass and plants that thrive in Central Oregon’s high desert climate.

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

Essential tips for marketing to Millennials

By Alyssa Wise — Posted March 1, 2016

To reach this key consumer audience, businesses must appreciate its unique attributes and craft messages that stand out on social media.

Filed Under: Pivot Points Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Marketing

The chicken or the egg?

By Leigh Geschwill — Posted March 1, 2016

OAN President Leigh Geschwill discusses the economic dilemma posed by raising Oregon’s minimum wage.

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

February 2016

By Peter Szymczak — Posted February 1, 2016

What impact will the legalization of cannabis in Oregon have on the state’s horticulture industry?

Filed Under: Issues Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine

Celebrating the 33rd star

By Jeff Stone — Posted February 1, 2016

OAN’s executive director gives a history lesson on the origins of Oregon’s statehood.

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

Soil solarization in container nurseries and field production

By Jennifer Parke — Posted February 1, 2016

Discover this hot tool for managing diseases and weeds in container nurseries and field production.

Filed Under: Charcoal Rot, Fusarium Root Rot, Growing Knowledge, Plant Pests and Diseases, Pythium Root Rot, Root Rots, Verticillium Root Rot, Weeds Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Oregon State University

A bright future for urban food forests

By Tracy Ilene Miller — Posted February 1, 2016

Growers and landscapers stand to gain when community members create edible-friendly green spaces on public lands.

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

The green rush

By Elizabeth Petersen — Posted February 1, 2016

With marijuana now legal to grow in Oregon, the state government and established agricultural industry are attempting to get cannabis production under control.

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

Meet the Leader: Jim Simnitt

By Peter Szymczak — Posted February 1, 2016

The incoming secretary of OAN’s Executive Committee
talks about how he got into the nursery business and
what’s needed to attract new blood.

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

Gardens beautiful enough to eat

By Mike Darcy — Posted February 1, 2016

Retail garden centers, take note: edible landscaping is
one of the hot trends for 2016.

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

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NURSERY NEWS

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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

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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

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