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Future tech

By Curt Kipp — Posted May 1, 2017

Nurseries deploy new technology in innovative ways to stay competitive.

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

Future nurseries

By Jon Bell — Posted May 1, 2017

The challenges of today will help tomorrow’s green industry businesses of all sizes.

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, Wholesale Nurseries

Future people

By Peter Szymczak — Posted May 1, 2017

The horticulture industry must accentuate the positive if it is to cultivate a new crop of plant professionals.

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Education, People, Workforce

Increasing our reach

By Jeff Stone — Posted April 3, 2017

Involvement in outside organizations is a great way to expand your network and knowledge base.

Filed Under: Director's Desk Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, Education, OAN, People

April 2017

By Peter Szymczak — Posted April 3, 2017

A is for April — and Annuals.

Filed Under: Issues Tagged With: Business, Consumer trends, Digger, Digger magazine, Economy, Home gardening, Immigration, Irrigation, Landscaping, Legal, Operations, Oregon State University, Plants, Politics, Retail Nurseries, Workforce

Are two retail locations better than one?

By Sid Raisch — Posted April 3, 2017

Here are some factors to consider before you decide to stand pat or make the big leap.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, OAN Members, Operations

Slow sand filters

By Peter Szymczak — Posted April 3, 2017

This traditional method of water purification was tested for its effectiveness at removing two common greenhouse pathogens, Phytophthora and Fusarium.

Filed Under: Fusarium Root Rot, Growing Knowledge, Phytophthora, Plant Diseases, Plant Pests and Diseases, Root Rots Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Irrigation, Oregon State University, Science

Joining the conversation

By Curt Kipp — Posted April 3, 2017

In the age of social media, misinformation spreads quickly, but proactive outreach can neutralize its effects.

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

Are you prepared for immigration enforcement actions?

By Steve Shropshire — Posted April 3, 2017

Protect your business with this 10-point plan in the event of an ICE inspection.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Immigration, Politics, Workforce

Case studies: Retail locations

By Sid Raisch — Posted April 3, 2017

Real-life scenarios illustrate the pros and cons of adding retail locations.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, Retail 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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