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Houses of hope and promise

By Leigh Geschwill — Posted April 1, 2016

Greenhouses make the green industry go ’round

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

March 2016

By Peter Szymczak — Posted March 1, 2016

New classics, Millennial marketing tips and much more in the March issue of Digger.

Filed Under: Issues Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine

The promise of spring

By Jeff Stone — Posted March 1, 2016

Spring heralds the return of busy times, baseball and a new election cycle.

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

A biological introduction to cyanobacterial mats

By Luisa Santamaria — Posted March 1, 2016

Get the facts on the slimy green growth that plagues
nursery container yards.

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

Improving on the classics

By Kym Pokorny — Posted March 1, 2016

Repeat-blooming hydrangeas and hardy, more colorful echinaceas are just two examples of market-tested plants that found renewed life through varietal improvement.

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

McPheeters Turf Inc.

By Curt Kipp — Posted March 1, 2016

Get to know McPheeters Turf, a second-generation, family-owned-and-operated farm specializing in turf grass and plants that thrive in Central Oregon’s high desert climate.

Filed Under: OAN Members Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, OAN Members

Essential tips for marketing to Millennials

By Alyssa Wise — Posted March 1, 2016

To reach this key consumer audience, businesses must appreciate its unique attributes and craft messages that stand out on social media.

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

The chicken or the egg?

By Leigh Geschwill — Posted March 1, 2016

OAN President Leigh Geschwill discusses the economic dilemma posed by raising Oregon’s minimum wage.

Filed Under: President's Message Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Economy, Workforce

February 2016

By Peter Szymczak — Posted February 1, 2016

What impact will the legalization of cannabis in Oregon have on the state’s horticulture industry?

Filed Under: Issues Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine

Celebrating the 33rd star

By Jeff Stone — Posted February 1, 2016

OAN’s executive director gives a history lesson on the origins of Oregon’s statehood.

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

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NURSERY NEWS

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

OAN announces 2025 Friends of Nurseries award winners

OAN leads grower-driven Japanese beetle solution

AmericanHort president and CEO to step down

In memoriam: Bill Van Belle

Longtime employee buys Heritage Seedlings and Liners

In Memoriam: Melvin John Steffenson

New USDA Census of Hort arriving in mailboxes this month

More Nursery News

From the pages of Digger

March: The Perennials Issue

February: The Greenhouse Issue

January 2026: The Retail Issue

November 2025: The Transportation Issue

October 2025

More issues of Digger

Pests and Diseases

OAN leads grower-driven Japanese beetle solution

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

More articles

FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

2026 Farwest Show issues calls for speakers

Excitement, optimism prevail at 2025 Farwest Show

Dazzling plants, products garner Retailer’s Choice Awards

Youngblood Nursery wins Best in Show booth honors at the 2025 Farwest Show

Glow Sticks Fescue wins top honors from judges at Farwest Show’s New Varieties Showcase 

More Updates from Farwest

The Value of Membership

AmericanHort president and CEO to step down

OAN honors industry leaders at 2025 Convention

Meet the Leader: Patrick Peterson

More member stories

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