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Attend “Covering Your Assets” workshop on August 13

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Photo by Jason Faucera, Clackamas County SWCD Discover ways to save money, reduce pesticide use, and improve the results of pesticide applications at the “Covering Your Assets” workshop on Wednesday, August 13, from 3–9 p.m. at Hans Nelson Nursery (31020 SE Waybill Rd., Boring, Oregon). This hands-on workshop will cover sprayer care, manual and electronic […]

PCC looking for landscape workshop presenters

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Are you a landscape industry professional interested in teaching others about your line of work? If so, Portland Community College might be interested in talking to you. The Landscape Technology Program (LAT) at the Rock Creek campus, on the west side of Portland, is looking for industry professionals interested in conducting workshops. Such an arrangement […]

September Digger arrives in mailboxes

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The September issue of Digger has been mailed to subscribers, and the cover story this month is on plants that thrive in wet sites (PDF). Due to the prevalence of bioswales and other urban water features, many nurseries — native plant growers in particular — have been trying hard to keep up with demand. Other […]

Willamette Chapter’s annual Plant Sale benefits horticultural students, housing charity

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The Willamette Chapter’s annual Plant Sale, which took place April 27–28 at Oregon Ag Fest in Salem, Ore., was deemed a “success” by organizer Val Tancredi of Stettler Supply Company in Salem. “Everybody went home with something green,” Tancredi said — not just referring to those who bought plants. Money raised by the sale helps […]

Willamette Chapter Plant Sale benefits hort ed

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The Willamette Chapter of OAN, comprised of mid-valley growers, is seeking donated plant material for their annual plant sale, which will take place April 27–28 at Oregon Ag Fest. Your generous donation will help raise money for the chapter’s 
educational fund. Blooming plants are the best, although all plants are needed and welcome. Please label […]

Bilingual education is part of the bigger picture

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One sometimes hears about strained relationships between certain industries and those in government who regulate them. But in Oregon, the nursery industry and the state have long shared a mutually beneficial, cooperative, and overall pleasant relationship. An important focus has been on keeping plants healthy and protecting the quality that Oregon growers are known for […]

Anna Ball to speak on green industry trends

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Members of the Oregon Association of Nurseries have a rare opportunity coming up to hear from one of the most significant figures in the nursery and greenhouse industry. Anna Ball, president and CEO of Ball Horticultural Company, will speak on “Upcoming Industry Trends and Horticultural Developments” at the next dinner meeting of the Retail and […]

Nursery certificate program takes online approach

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Texas A&M University has set up a one-year certificate program for executives in the horticulture industry. Looks interesting. The group will meet four times a year in person, plus additional times via webinar. Only a few spots remain in the program, so if you have interest, you’ll want to get on it right away.

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