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Dig in to the October issue of Digger

By Curt Kipp — Posted October 7, 2010

Have you read your October issue of Digger yet? If you didn’t receive it in the mail, you can still download some of the articles right from this page: A healthy appetite for succulents (PDF) — Both tender and hardy varieties offer exotic beauty at a low cost, while demanding little in the way of […]

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Make plans today to attract new customers in 2011

By Curt Kipp — Posted September 8, 2010

If we might take a moment to pay the bills, we wanted to let you know that the 2011 OAN Exposure Kit is now available so you can plan your marketing for the coming year. In these tough economic times, it’s more important than ever to be seen, be heard, and most of all, maintain […]

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September Digger arrives soon in mailboxes

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 30, 2010

The September issue of Digger is on its way to your mailbox – that is, if you subscribe! Here are a few of the articles you’ll find inside. Greener and cleaner — How Oregon grows top-quality trees, from the seedling stage to shipping time The digging scene — The evolution of machines for B&B and […]

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Read your Farwest Edition of Digger

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 30, 2010

Did you miss the 2010 Farwest Show? Well, you can still pick up the Farwest Edition of Digger magazine! Here are just a few of the useful articles (PDF) that appeared inside: The original green walls — Whether formal or more natural looking, these hedging options can denote property lines and provide necessary screening Dazzling […]

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Farwest Show 2010 in the books

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 30, 2010

The 2010 Farwest Show in Portland, Ore. took place Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 26–28 and by most accounts was a big success! Attendees and exhibitors alike reported a more optimistic vibe on the show floor, and there were many changes made designed to help participants get ahead and stay ahead in the industry. Click below to check […]

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Sustainability issue lands in mailboxes

By Curt Kipp — Posted June 1, 2010

This month’s issue of Digger magazine is devoted to the topic of sustainable nurseries, and how they can serve the triple bottom line of planet, people and profits. All three of these elements are covered in the following five articles, which are downloadable (PDF): Sowing the sustainability seeds – OAN’s Sustainability Initiative aims to make […]

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These sculpted plants are shear works of art

By Curt Kipp — Posted April 28, 2010

Many plants are beautiful, but sculpted trees and shrubs can in many cases be considered works of art. Oregon growers are increasingly doing more and more creative things with junipers, pines, boxwoods, Chamaecyparis and many others. Curt Kipp takes a look in this article (PDF) from the May 2010 issue of Digger.

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Picking the best tool for the job

By Curt Kipp — Posted April 28, 2010

Hand tools have been around for many centuries, and despite the proliferation of mechanical and automated equipment, they remain the best way to do many common nursery jobs. How do you pick the best and safest hand tool for any job? This article by Miles McCoy (PDF) from the May 2010 issue of Digger explains […]

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Managing your market response

By Curt Kipp — Posted April 28, 2010

How can smart nurseries prepare themselves for any eventuality during an unpredictable 2010 selling season? Robin Cross of Oregon State University outlines some ideas in this article (PDF) from the May 2010 issue of Digger.

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Digger magazine is now on Facebook

By Curt Kipp — Posted April 26, 2010

We at Digger magazine have launched our very own Facebook page. We hope you will take a minute and pay us a visit. Get your first look at the May cover of the magazine, and much more!

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NURSERY NEWS

In Memoriam: Melvin John Steffenson

New USDA Census of Hort arriving in mailboxes this month

Oregon Association of Nurseries honors the industry’s best at 2024 Convention

Eason Horticultural Resources is now employee-owned

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

Building trust is key to establishing clientele base for new nurseries

Five owners share their experiences on what it takes to start a nursery businesses

Bailey hires new CFO and chief HR officer

More Nursery News

From the pages of Digger

June 2025: Shrubs issue

May 2025: Sustainability Issue

April 2025: The Tree Issue

March 2025: The Perennial Issue

February 2025: The Greenhouse Issue

More issues of Digger

Pests and Diseases

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

$250,000 shifted to P. austrocedri research

More articles

FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

Sense of excitement prevailed at Farwest as nursery industry ‘Meets the Future’ 

Farwest Show attendees select favorites for the Retailers’ Choice Awards

Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell wins People’s Choice balloting at Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase

Hopper Bros. wins Best in Show booth award at 2024 Farwest Show   

Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell wins Judges’ Best in Show at Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase

More Updates from Farwest

The Value of Membership

Meet the leader: Sam Pohlschneider

OAN honors the industry’s best

Oregon Association of Nurseries honors the industry’s best at 2024 Convention

More member stories

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