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Welcome to Nursery Country

By Leigh Geschwill — Posted January 5, 2016

OAN President Leigh Geschwill discusses the many things that make Oregon-grown nursery products some of the best in the nation.

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

December 2015

By Peter Szymczak — Posted December 1, 2015

Digger’s ultimate issue for 2015 takes a look ahead at the future of hydrangeas.

Filed Under: Issues Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine

The debate on the minimum wage

By Jeff Stone — Posted December 1, 2015

If the price of labor in Oregon continues to escalate well beyond other states, the nursery industry will be at a disadvantage.

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

Living in the land of mosses

By Bruce McCune — Posted December 1, 2015

Learn all about one of the Pacific Northwest’s most opportunistic plants

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

Rules of employee engagement

By Mark Steranka — Posted December 1, 2015

Disengaged employees represent a lost business opportunity, but change is possible through these five action items

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Operations, People

The next wave of hydrangeas

By Elizabeth Petersen — Posted December 1, 2015

Consistent rebloomers, new colors and petal shapes expand the field of this traditional favorite

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

Are branded programs for you?

By Tracy Ilene Miller — Posted December 1, 2015

These eight questions will help growers weigh the advantages and risks of growing branded plants

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

Preserving a collector’s dream

By Mike Darcy — Posted December 1, 2015

The Clematis collection amassed by Brewster Rogerson lives on,
thanks to the support of numerous volunteers and donors.

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

Our gift is stewardship

By Leigh Geschwill — Posted December 1, 2015

OAN President Leigh Geschwill stresses the importance of being good stewards — not only of our land and natural resources, but also our community.

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

The shot clock has begun

By Jeff Stone — Posted November 1, 2015

The countdown to next year’s election has begun, and OAN Executive Director encourages everyone to vote.

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

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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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