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 […]
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.
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 […]
New Products Showcase is added to the 2010 Farwest Show
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Looking for a way to help your target customers find your best and newest products? The 2010 Farwest Show in Portland, Ore. is adding a new feature this year – the New Products Showcase. Think of it as just like the show’s longstanding (and much anticipated) New Varieties Showcase, except that logically enough, this one […]
It’s official – Climate Friendly Nurseries Project launched
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The Oregon Association of Nurseries and the Oregon Environmental Council have created a partnership known as the Climate Friendly Nurseries Project, the two organizations announced Thursday morning at the 2009 Farwest Show in Portland, Ore. Over the next three years, the partners will work together to help nurseries to reduce energy use and emissions of […]
Climate Friendly Nurseries Project to be announced
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Next week, the Oregon Association of Nurseries and the Oregon Environmental Council will announce the launch of the new Climate Friendly Nurseries Project. Its purpose?: Through the CFN project, nurseries can quantify their energy and resource use and greenhouse gas emissions, and identify specific ways to reduce both. The project team will help participating nurseries […]
Save big on Farwest Show registration
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Everyone’s talking about Oregon’s nursery showcase, the 37th annual Farwest Show, which is set for Aug. 20-22 in Portland, but time is running short! You only have a few more days to save big on admission to the show. This Friday, July 31, is the deadline for early bird registration, which will save you $10-$20 […]
Farwest Show Nursery Tours offer ‘special discoveries’
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Issued today by the Oregon Association of Nurseries: Wilsonville, Ore. – Biodynamic farming techniques, Oregon wine tasting, conifer arboretum, a national award-winning zoo and one of the country’s largest cut flower businesses. These are a few of the discoveries in store for guests at the 2009 Farwest Show Nursery Tours. Most important, the tours include […]
