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The GIY ethic

By Curt Kipp — Posted October 13, 2008

Homeowners are becoming more interested in gardening, green living and growing their own food, according to trendspotter and public relations consultant Susan McCoy of Garden Media Group. In her new Garden Media Group 2009 Trends Report, she calls it “GIY,” which stands for “grow it yourself.” “It’s a resurgence of gardening for the greater good […]

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An Oregon gem shines

By Curt Kipp — Posted September 8, 2008

It’s hard to believe, but the Oregon Garden in Silverton, Ore., is seven years old. And following some early struggles, now may just be the garden’s time to shine. Moonstone Hotels is about ready to open the Oregon Garden Resort, a 103-room hotel complete with restaurant, spa and wedding facilities. Although construction is slightly behind […]

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Le Tour des Plants: A Gardener’s Excursion

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 19, 2008

Our very own Le Tour des Plants – a self-guided excursion to 48 garden centers and specialty nurseries from Eugene, Ore. to Woodland, Wash. – will be from Sept. 13-21. Its purpose is to build fall sales for OAN-member retailers by encouraging experienced gardeners and those new to gardening to look at fall as a […]

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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

Farwest celebrates 50 years in style

Farwest Show attendees choose Eclipse® Hydrangea as People’s Choice at New Varieties Showcase  

Farwest Show attendees select favorites for the Retailers’ Choice Awards

Youngblood Nursery Inc. wins Best in Show booth award at 2023 Farwest Show  

Variegated Frydek Elephant Ear wins Farwest New Varieties Showcase Judges’ Choice award for 2023

More Updates from Farwest

NURSERY NEWS

Darcy added to OSU agricultural Diamond Pioneer Registry

Nursery industry tops list of Oregon ag commodities

Fall Creek promotes Amelie Aust to executive board chair

Hall of Famers give gift towards horticultural industry advocacy

Verl Holden retires from Oregon Garden Foundation Board

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Farwest turns 50

Member Profile: Mahonia Nursery

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CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE

Virtual is the new reality – for now

Trade shows in the time of COVID

A demand ‘renaissance’ for nurseries

Western Nursery & Landscape Association falls victim to pandemic

MANTS 2021 to move online due to COVID-19

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