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February 2017

By Peter Szymczak — Posted February 1, 2017

Is it time to increase prices?

Filed Under: Issues Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, Landscaping, Plants, Retail Nurseries, Wholesale Nurseries

The return of ferns

By Richie Steffen — Posted February 1, 2017

As the first fiddleheads of spring start to unfurl, ferns are again finding their place in the modern garden.

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Landscaping, Plants

Amazon.com building nature ‘Spheres’ in downtown Seattle

By Peter Szymczak — Posted January 10, 2017

Amazon.com building nature ‘Spheres’ in downtown Seattle

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Consumer trends, Landscaping, Plants

Trees and shrubs for fall color

By Mike Darcy — Posted October 3, 2016

With the Pacific Northwest’s superb growing climate, fall is a great season to plant something.

Filed Under: Mike Darcy Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Landscaping, Plants

October 2016

By Peter Szymczak — Posted October 3, 2016

The October issue of Digger features plants with golden foliage, .

Filed Under: Issues Tagged With: Business, Consumer trends, Digger, Digger magazine, Home gardening, Landscaping, OAN Members, Oregon State University, Pests and Diseases, Politics

The gilded garden

By Elizabeth Petersen — Posted October 3, 2016

Sun-dappled perennials, grasses, shrubs and conifers make green spaces sparkle.

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Landscaping, Plants

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

High time for low-maintenance landscapes

By Tracy Ilene Miller — Posted August 2, 2016

The trend toward drought-tolerant natives requires stewardship and a focus on form and function.

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Landscaping, Plants

Not burning down the house

By Elizabeth Petersen — Posted August 1, 2015

Creating landscaping “zones” with fire-resistant plants is key to fighting wildfires

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Landscaping, Plants

Making a heaven of hellstrips

By Loree Bohl — Posted March 2, 2015

These plots between the sidewalk and the street can be planted in a variety of beautiful styles.

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: Landscaping, Plants

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NURSERY NEWS

Terra Gardens owner’s gesture for his mother opens the door to other wheelchair-bound gardeners

OAN announces 2025 Friends of Nurseries award winners

OAN leads grower-driven Japanese beetle solution

AmericanHort president and CEO to step down

In memoriam: Bill Van Belle

Longtime employee buys Heritage Seedlings and Liners

In Memoriam: Melvin John Steffenson

New USDA Census of Hort arriving in mailboxes this month

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Pests and Diseases

OAN leads grower-driven Japanese beetle solution

Prioritizing nursery pest challenges

New tools in the battle against thrips

Aiming for precision in pest control

Oregon’s nursery licensing program aims to keep the entire industry healthy

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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

2026 Farwest Show issues calls for speakers

Excitement, optimism prevail at 2025 Farwest Show

Dazzling plants, products garner Retailer’s Choice Awards

Youngblood Nursery wins Best in Show booth honors at the 2025 Farwest Show

Glow Sticks Fescue wins top honors from judges at Farwest Show’s New Varieties Showcase 

More Updates from Farwest

The Value of Membership

AmericanHort president and CEO to step down

OAN honors industry leaders at 2025 Convention

Meet the Leader: Patrick Peterson

More member stories

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