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January 2020 – Nursery Country Issue

By Bill Goloski — Posted January 6, 2020

With its rich volcanic soil, mild weather, and natural resources, Oregon is a great place for wholesale and retail garden center growers. Meet the fantastic business partners who are just one part of Oregon’s nearly one-billion-dollar nursery and greenhouse industry. Here’s a peek at the featured nurseries: Also in this issue, researchers discuss fire blight, […]

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Skagit Horticulture hires VP of sales and marketing

By Bill Goloski — Posted January 6, 2020

Ron Vandiver has been appointed as vice president of sales and marketing at Skagit Horticulture, a national supplier of annuals and perennials. Vandiver joins the company with 20 years of experience in grower plastic supplies, which includes periods of starting his own company that was acquired by other commercial horticulture businesses. He was previously the […]

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Nursery News, Skagit Horticulture

Fire blight in the plant nursery

By Ken Johnson — Posted January 1, 2020

How did it arrive here, and what can be done? Fire blight is a disease that can kill apple and pear trees. It is especially dangerous in a nursery setting, for reasons we will explain. The disease can result in the direct loss of plant material, which in turn can necessitate a costly and difficult […]

Filed Under: Blights, Cankers, Growing Knowledge, Plant Diseases, Plant Pests and Diseases Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, fire blight, Growing Knowledge, OAN, Oregon State University, OSU

Green Industry Networking Calendar 2020

By Bill Goloski — Posted January 1, 2020

Make connections with OAN The Oregon Association of Nurseries is the community dedicated to the long-term success, profitability and excellence of Oregon’s nursery and greenhouse industry. Below are opportunities to connect with the industry, build your network and pursue your business success.   Denotes OAN Event Month Day Event Location January 8–10 MANTS Baltimore, MD […]

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A place where people can grow

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 1, 2020

David Sather wanted a place to grow. After spending years developing a landscaping business in the Seattle area, he was ready to chase a dream by raising his own plant material. When David arrived in Oregon, he knew he had found his place. Todd Williams wanted a place to grow. After working at a retail […]

Filed Under: Oregon Nursery Country Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, OAN, OAN Members, Retail Nurseries, Welcome to Nursery Country, Wholesale Nurseries

TSW Nursery Sales Inc.

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 1, 2020

Founded: 2001 by Todd Williams About: Wholesale grower and broker of trees and shrubs in containers and B&B, shipping to most of the United States. Principal: Todd Williams Key Employees: Todd Williams, president/CEO: Marissa Williams, CFO: Laura Woodward, inside sales manager; Tom Dodd, farm manager: Shelby Cabeceiras, assistant office manager: Jaime Urcino, farm/shipping foreman; Oscar […]

Filed Under: Oregon Nursery Country Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, OAN, OAN Members, TSW Nursery Sales

F & B Farms and Nursery

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 1, 2020

Founded: 1997 by Fred and Leigh Geschwill, Bill and Heidi Geschwill About: Wholesale greenhouse grower serving the Pacific Northwest. Products include annuals, organic herb/vegetable starts, potted indoor flowers/forced bulbs, small fruits/berries/grapes, pumpkins, fall décor and poinsettias. They also operate a small, local, seasonal garden center. Principals: Fred, Leigh, Bill and Heidi Geschwill Key Employees: Jon […]

Filed Under: Oregon Nursery Country Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, F and B Farms and Nursery, OAN, OAN Members, Welcome to Nursery Country

Serendipity Nursery

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 1, 2020

Founded: 1986 by David Sather About: Wholesale grower offering containerized and B&B broadleaf evergreens, conifers, grasses, and ground covers, which are shipped to wholesalers, garden centers and landscapers across the United States. Principal: David Sather Key Employees: David Sather, president; Mikaela Eaton, sales manager Employees: 5 year-round plus seasonal employees Contact: 8400 S. Sconce Road, […]

Filed Under: Oregon Nursery Country Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, OAN, OAN Members, serendipity nursery, Welcome to Nursery Country

Spending your first digital dollars

By Ian Doescher — Posted January 1, 2020

Beyond the ads you see on Facebook, Instagram, and Google, digital advertising may be something of a mystery to you. Many small- and medium-sized businesses aren’t sure where to start when it comes to digital marketing, because it is still fairly new and its landscape is ever-changing. Given the challenges, you may be curious about […]

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

December 2019

By Bill Goloski — Posted November 29, 2019

For anyone looking for inspiration to start their own nursery business or pass their existing operation on to a fresh owner, the Transition Issue shares the stories of many different industry professionals. Articles provide step-by-step guidance for managing a successful succession, transition models, and other planning resources.   In this issue: In the beginning: Startup nurseries […]

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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

May 2025: Sustainability Issue

April 2025: The Tree Issue

March 2025: The Perennial Issue

February 2025: The Greenhouse Issue

January 2025: The Retail 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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