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Biocontrol of azalea lace bugs

By Michael Flores — Posted October 3, 2016

Researchers investigate the use of lacewing predators to combat the pesky pest of rhododendrons.

Filed Under: Azalea Lace Bugs, Growing Knowledge, Insects, Plant Pests and Diseases Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Oregon State University, Pests and Diseases

Before you buy a nursery

By Ryan Kuenzi — Posted October 3, 2016

Prospective purchasers must know what they’re getting before they commit

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

The gilded garden

By Elizabeth Petersen — Posted October 3, 2016

Sun-dappled perennials, grasses, shrubs and conifers make green spaces sparkle.

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Landscaping, Plants

September 2016

By Peter Szymczak — Posted September 6, 2016

The September issue of Digger recaps the 2016 Farwest Show.

Filed Under: Issues Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Farwest, Plants, Politics

What did I do this summer?

By Leigh Geschwill — Posted September 6, 2016

Summer is far from a fallow time for nursery and greenhouse operators.

Filed Under: President's Message Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Plants, Wholesale Nurseries

Farwest Show displays strong growth

By Curt Kipp — Posted September 6, 2016

2016 marks the second consecutive year of higher attendance.

Filed Under: Farwest Show Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Farwest

Navigating around the social media landscape

By Ian Doescher — Posted September 6, 2016

A look at today’s most popular social media outlets, from Facebook and Twitter, to Instagram and Snapchat.

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

The benefits of broadleaf evergreens

By Tracy Ilene Miller — Posted September 6, 2016

Landscapers are looking beyond conifers to these trees offering year-round foliage, flowers, drought tolerance and cold hardiness.

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Plants

Before you sell your nursery

By Ryan Kuenzi — Posted September 6, 2016

Here are questions to ask before talking to potential buyers.

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

Comparing natural and artificial turf

By Brian Daviscourt — Posted September 6, 2016

Study looks at cost and playability.

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

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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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