Founded: 1978 by Jerry Sr. and Janice Simnitt Owners: Jerry and Jim Simnitt, owners.People: Roberta Simnitt, bookkeeper.Known for: A variety of woody shrubs, including more than 200 varieties of rhododendrons and a variety of quality Daphne, Pieris, Kalmia, Leucothoe, Prunus and other shrubs, all propagated and raised on-site until ready for market.Contact: 138 N.E. 22nd […]
TRECO — Oregon Rootstock and Tree Co. Inc.
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Founded: 1941 by Bernard Smith Owners: Jeff and Brent SmithKnown for: Being a propagator of premium, disease resistant rootstock for nurseries and orchardists.People: Jerry Walden, accountant; Eva Perfecto, office assistant and hr; Elena Burnum, production manager; Josh Bradley, shop foreman; Jose Luis, irrigation and harvesting; and Gerado Garibay, greenhouse production and equipment operator.Contact: 10906 Monitor-McKee […]
Welcome to Nursery Country 2022
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The year 2020 will always be remembered as the year when everything lurched to a sudden halt for everyone. We all remember the arrival of COVID-19. First, the NBA canceled games. That was the first noticeable sign. Then so many other daily activities normally taken for granted fell like dominoes. Many states imposed orders to […]
It is go time
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It seems like the same narrative happens at the beginning of every year: “This is a make-or-break year for the industry.” But I am going to say it: 2022 will be a defining year. We grow, sell and ship the best nursery and greenhouse products in the country. But every year, there has been a […]
What sets Oregon apart
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The Nursery Country issue of Digger is quite possibly my favorite edition of the magazine each year. We get an in-depth look into the nursery and greenhouse operations that make our members world-class. With COVID-19 still in effect and tours being tough to come by, this issue is the best thing short of a tour […]
December 2021 — The HR Issue
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The HR Issue focuses on keeping a healthy and thriving partnership between employers and employees. There’s also an Oregon employment law update that shares the latest COVID-19 rules for business owners. Read the recap of the green industry’s best at the OAN Annual Convention in Maui, Hawaii, and discover all of the options from Oregon […]
The changing employment law rulebook
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Oregon employers face new regulations, and it’s not just about COVID-19 Although it may not seem like it, not everything over the past year was related to COVID-19. In 2021, the Oregon legislature and state agencies were also busy focusing on employee rights and workplace protections, enacting significant legislation and regulations directly impacting employers. As […]
An endless source of joy
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Maurice Horn and Mike Smith founded Joy Creek Nursery in 1992 with a simple motto: “We are creating the nursery we always wanted.” Sadly, after almost 30 years, it was announced in October that, Joy Creek Nursery would close on November 7, 2021. Much has changed since 1992 when they opened a specialty nursery in […]
La familia de viveros e invernaderos
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The word “familia” has a long history of referring to close relations or connections. In Spanish, “la familia” variously refers in English to one’s family, circle of friends and coworkers, teammates, or other close communities or organizations. So, as many of you will know, the Spanish headline above refers to “the family of nurseries and […]
With purpose comes passion
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Fall has arrived and is running its course. The deciduous trees have progressed through their show of fall color and have dropped their leaves. In the plant grower’s world, this turns the page to harvest season. At the mention of the words “harvest season,” a litany of tasks runs through my mind — all associated […]
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