The Oregon Association of Nurseries will present three hours of grower seminars from noon–3:10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25 at the NW Ag Show. The show runs Jan. 24–26 at the Portland Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Drive, Portland, Ore. Your paid seminar registration includes admission to the expo floor. The seminars are as follows: Noon–1:10 […]
Hear about rhododendrons from an expert
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If you want to hear about rhododendrons from an expert grower, Monday’s your chance. Mike Stewart, co-owner of Dover Nursery and grower of more than 1,000 varieties, will give a one-hour talk at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14 (2011) at the Milwaukie Center (directions). It is part of the regular lecture series put on by […]
Webinar series teaches all about irrigation
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The Water Education Alliance for Horticulture is offering an upcoming series of nine free, 45-minute webinars on various irrigation-related topics. The webinars begin Nov. 29, and run every Tuesday at 9 a.m. Pacific time (noon Eastern) through Feb. 7, 2012. Several experts at universities and companies will give presentations on topics to help growers conserve, […]
Pesticide and waste collection event coming Oct. 22
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A free collection event for agricultural wastes, pesticides and empty containers will be held from 8 a.m.–noon Saturday, Oct. 22 at Clean Harbors Environmental Services, 12402 S.E. Jennifer St., Clackamas, Ore. An event flier can be downloaded here. The event is being sponsored by Clackamas River Water Providers, Clackamas River Basin Council, the Clackamas Soil […]
Learn about integrated pest management at Oktoberpest workshops
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It’s almost that time of year again, for beer, sausage … and bugs. That’s right — the lineup for the annual OktoberPest workshop series is all set. Sessions will be offered every Thursday in October at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center, 15201 N.E. Miley Road, Aurora, Ore. The series is aimed at helping nursery, […]
Fall hardy plant sale is this weekend
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Portland Monthly reminds us that the fall version of the twice-yearly Hardy Plant Society of Oregon plant sale is this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10–11, at the Portland Expo Center (directions; also reachable via MAX). This is a truly huge event for plant lovers — especially those who are into the unique and unusual.
NWREC hosts annual workshops on Sept. 14
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We received the following from Robin Rosetta of Oregon State University Extension letting us know about the 2011 edition of NWREC’s annual fall workshops. The details: Come one, come all, to the 2011 Nursery Research and & Extension Faire on Wednesday, September 14 at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center. We have a new […]
Perspectives on nursery industry growth
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How important is the nursery industry to Oregon’s economy? Short answer: very. Jeff Stone, Dan Hillburn and Grace Dinsdale will be giving the long answer at this Friday’s meeting of the Portland City Club, which will be entitled “Growing Oregon’s Nursery Industry.” The club will meet at 12:15 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2011 at The […]
American Peony Society will bring convention and tour to Oregon May 27–29
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The Pacific Northwest Peony Society will be hosting the American Peony Society Convention and Exhibition Friday–Sunday, May 27–29, with the Holiday Inn Wilsonville serving as the host property. It is the first time the event will be held on the West Coast, and people from across the United States are expected to attend. APS members […]
Honoring those who advance agriculture
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Here’s a good opportunity to honor someone that has advanced agriculture in the state of Oregon. The Agri-Business Council of Oregon is now taking nominations for two awards: The Ag Connection Award is designed to recognize and honor the organization, business entity or individual who has done an outstanding job of connecting the public with […]
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