For 33 years, the National Gardening Survey has presented a statistical picture of who the gardening consumer is and where they are going. And according to garden retail analyst Ian Baldwin, who presented his analysis of the results yesterday at the 2011 Farwest Show, the picture has been very clear over the last several years. […]
Scenes from the 2011 Farwest Show
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We’ve set up an album on Facebook showing Scenes from the 2011 Farwest Show: Day One. Keep checking back, as it takes time to go through the 400-plus photos that were taken yesterday, and pick out the best!
Fry Road scores coveted Best of Show award at Farwest Show
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The booth awards for the 2011 Farwest Nursery Trade Show were given out Thursday evening, and it was a rare instance of a repeat winner. Fry Road Nursery of Albany, Ore. scored the coveted Best of Show award for the second consecutive year, winning a free 10×10 booth at next year’s show. The nursery and […]
Sen. Jeff Merkley visits the Farwest Show floor
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Oregon’s junior U.S. senator, Jeff Merkley, paid a visit to the Farwest Show in Portland today. First he chatted with the OAN Government Affairs Committee about such important matters as the economic recovery, the availability of loan capital for businesses, the upcoming Farm Bill and pest and disease regulatory issues. Then he visited with show […]
A busy vibe on the Farwest Show floor
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The 2011
OAN publishes 100-page guide to reducing pest and disease risks
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The Oregon A The Oregon Association of Nurseries has published the “Safe Procurement and Production Manual,” a 100-page guide to producing healthy nursery stock by using a systems approach. The book is available online now as a PDF download, at no cost. In addition, a free, full-color print version is available for the asking at […]
OAN, Farwest Show recognize ‘The Year of the Conifer’
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The Oregon Association of Nurseries issued the following press release today: Conifers add year-round interest to gardens, parks, highways and cityscapes, yet they are often overlooked when designs are created. Oregon growers produce more grafted conifers than any other state in the U.S., and the Farwest Show, produced by the Oregon Association of Nurseries, hopes […]
Farwest Show 2010 in the books
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The 2010 Farwest Show in Portland, Ore. took place Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 26–28 and by most accounts was a big success! Attendees and exhibitors alike reported a more optimistic vibe on the show floor, and there were many changes made designed to help participants get ahead and stay ahead in the industry. Click below to check […]
Retailers get their own place at the Farwest Show
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The 2010 Farwest Show in Portland, Ore. has many new features coming this year, and one of them is the Garden Center Pavilion — a place to check out all the enticing gift shop items many garden centers are using to build larger orders, add to their bottom line, and become a multi-season destination for […]
New Products Showcase debuts at this year’s Farwest Show
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There are many new things happening at this year’s Farwest Show, Aug. 26-28 in Portland, Ore. One of them is the debut of the New Products Showcase, which is exactly what it sounds like – a showcase for new products from nursery suppliers. This video previews one of the products you can expect to see […]