Digger magazine – Page 86

Food safety in the greenhouse

By Sanja Ilic — Posted April 1, 2015

Implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act will impact fresh produce-growing greenhouse operations in a variety of ways.

The connection between safety and wellness

By Deb Fell-Carlson — Posted April 1, 2015

Research shows that a worker with healthy diet and exercise habits will be safer in the workplace.

Echinacea explosion

By Elizabeth Petersen — Posted April 1, 2015

Colorful, new coneflower varieties are ready to light up the landscape.

Meet the leader: Kyle Fessler

By Peter Szymczak — Posted April 1, 2015

OAN Willamette Chapter’s vice president reflects on raising a farm to support his young family.

Adding to the plant palette

By Mike Darcy — Posted April 1, 2015

Columnist Mike Darcy explains why he thinks Arctostaphylos and Mahonia deserve to be planted in more gardens.

March 2015

By Peter Szymczak — Posted March 4, 2015

Topics in the March 2015 issue of Digger magazine include hellstrips, forecasting tips, urban forestry and much more.

Farwest Seminar: So, you want to launch an online store?

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 23, 2014

An industry forecast that has much talked about on and off the show floor is keynote speaker John Stanley’s comment that “30 percent of sales will be online in the next five years.” From left to right: Sid Raisch, Kristin VanHoose,Jonn Karsseboom and Nicholas Staddon. Sid Raisch, owner of Horticultural Advantage, who moderated this panel […]

April Digger showcases creative containers

By Curt Kipp — Posted April 2, 2014

Hot off the press, the April issue of Digger showcases the nearly limitless planting possibilities when gardening in pots, boxes and hanging baskets. Click here to read the article (PDF). Other articles in the issue include: • “For the birds” (PDF) — Mike Darcy calls for a common-sense response to the recent controversy surrounding Nandina domestica […]

Nursery Country Video #5: Rickels Tree Farm

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 13, 2014

“Welcome to Nursery Country!” This special January issue of Digger, formerly known as the State of Perfection issue, has been showcasing outstanding Oregon nurseries for six years now. Five nurseries are featured in this year’s edition. We also filmed a short video at each nursery. Today’s fifth and final Nursery Country video features Rickel’s Tree […]

Nursery Country Video #4: Native Grounds Nursery

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 10, 2014

“Welcome to Nursery Country!” This special January issue of Digger, formerly known as the State of Perfection issue, has been showcasing outstanding Oregon nurseries for six years now. Five nurseries are featured in this year’s edition. We also filmed a short video at each nursery. Today’s video features Native Grounds Nursery, which is located in […]