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2015 Farwest Show

Here are posts about the 2015 Farwest Show, August 27–29 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. Further down are posts about previous editions of the show.

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

August 2016 — Farwest Edition

By Peter Szymczak — Posted August 3, 2016

The triple-sized August issue of Digger contains everything you need to know about the 2016 Farwest Show, and much, much more.

Filed Under: Issues Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Farwest, Landscaping, OAN Members, Plants, Retail Nurseries

A Farwest Show baby

By Leigh Geschwill — Posted August 2, 2016

It’s August. And for Oregon growers and their customers, that means it’s time for the Farwest Show!

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

Meet the Leader: Denece Messenger

By Peter Szymczak — Posted August 2, 2016

Get to know the 2016 Farwest Show chairwoman
and CEO of Decorative Bark Inc.

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

A winner on and off the field

By Jeff Stone — Posted August 2, 2016

Attending the Farwest Show is a slam dunk, according to OAN Executive Director Jeff Stone.

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

A life far from ordinary

By Peter Szymczak — Posted July 1, 2016

Green industry icon Ernest Wertheim shares stories from his memoir, Chasing Spring, and wisdom gained from his vast career in landscape architecture.

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

A feast for the senses

By Crystal Cady — Posted July 1, 2016

The 2016 Farwest Show is all set to serve up a bounty of ‘Nursery Country’ experiences.

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

July 2016

By Peter Szymczak — Posted July 1, 2016

The July issue features red maples, previews of the 2016 Farwest Show and much more!

Filed Under: Issues Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Farwest, Farwest Show, People, Plants, Trees

Education rocks!

By Crystal Cady — Posted June 1, 2016

Get schooled by the experts at the 2016 Farwest Show

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

June 2016

By Peter Szymczak — Posted June 1, 2016

The Million Pollinator Garden Challenge and other initiatives that are spurring the movement to repair damaged ecosystems are featured in the June 2016 issue of Digger magazine.

Filed Under: Issues Tagged With: Business, Consumer trends, Digger, Digger magazine, Education, Farwest, Home gardening, OAN Members, Plants

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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

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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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