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Minimizing herbicide drift

By Lloyd Nackley — Posted July 3, 2017

OSU researchers discuss the factors affecting the unintended movement of potentially damaging chemicals.

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

All-purpose Prunus

By Tracy Ilene Miller — Posted July 3, 2017

Whether lining streets, beautifying parks or brightening compact spaces with their beautiful blooms, flowering cherry and plum trees can’t be beat.

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: Consumer trends, Digger, Digger magazine, Edibles, Home gardening, Landscaping, OAN Members, Plants

Build your success by expanding your network at Farwest

By Allison Pennell — Posted July 3, 2017

The 2017 Farwest Show is the place to meet like-minded nursery industry professionals.

Filed Under: Farwest Show Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, Farwest, Farwest Show, Marketing, People

Building a brand to stand the test of time

By Ian Doescher — Posted July 3, 2017

Marketing expert Ian Doescher compiles a list of evaulation tools to measure your brand by

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, Marketing

Capital lessons

By Mark Bigej — Posted July 3, 2017

A recent trip to Washington, D.C. leaves lasting impressions on OAN board president Mark Bigej

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

July 2017

By Peter Szymczak — Posted July 3, 2017

Flowering cherry and plum trees grace the cover of the July issue — plus, preview the Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase.

Filed Under: Issues Tagged With: Business, Consumer trends, Digger, Digger magazine, Farwest, Farwest Show, Home gardening, Landscaping, Operations, Oregon State University, People, Plants, Trees

June 2017

By Peter Szymczak — Posted June 7, 2017

The new issue of Digger magazine features stormwater management and a deluge of educational opportunities.

Filed Under: Issues Tagged With: Business, Consumer trends, Digger, Digger magazine, Economy, Education, Farwest, Farwest Show, Home gardening, Landscaping, OAN Members, Operations, Oregon State University, People, Plants, Retail Nurseries, Science, Sustainability, Workforce

A green industry means a green environment

By Jeff Stone — Posted June 2, 2017

The Oregon Association of Nurseries educates people about the benefits of the plant material grown in Oregon.

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

A focus on function

By Ryan Contreras — Posted June 2, 2017

The Ornamental Plant Breeding Program develops new plants with an eye on how they function in modern, low-input landscapes.

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

Meeting the market

By Tracy Ilene Miller — Posted June 2, 2017

Nurseries find new markets to serve and new ways of reaching them.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Business, Consumer trends, Digger, Digger magazine, Education, Home gardening, Landscaping, Operations

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NURSERY NEWS

GOP gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan visits Farwest Show

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

Terra Gardens owner’s gesture for his mother opens the door to other wheelchair-bound gardeners

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Pests and Diseases

Box tree moths pose a threat to Oregon nurseries

Managing Phytophthora: timing, temperature and emerging threats

Managing slugs and snails in Pacific Northwest nurseries

OAN leads grower-driven Japanese beetle solution

Prioritizing nursery pest challenges

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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

GOP gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan visits Farwest Show

Sofia® Cherry Laurel and Saturnalia™ American hybrid oak shine at New Varieties Showcase 

Eschenfelder Farms wins Best in Show at Farwest

A sense of excitement in the air at Farwest

Deciphering Oregon’s plastics recycling law

More Updates from Farwest

The Value of Membership

ONF scholarships help recipients launch their career in horticulture

New AmericanHort CEO introduces himself to OAN

OAN members see benefits and rewards from serving ag industry organizations

More member stories

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