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I’ll be there

By Jeff Stone — Posted August 1, 2017

The Farwest Show, located in one of the most productive nursery growing areas in the country, has it all.

Filed Under: Director's Desk Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, Farwest Show, OAN Members, Operations, People, Plants

Seeding our future

By Allison Pennell — Posted August 1, 2017

The Oregon Nurseries Foundation supports incoming or continuing college students who are preparing for careers in ornamental horticulture and related fields.

Filed Under: OAN Members Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Education, OAN Members, People

Meet the Leader: Sam Barkley

By Peter Szymczak — Posted August 1, 2017

Get to know the Mt. Hood Chapter president and future steward of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.

Filed Under: OAN Members Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Education, Farwest Show, OAN, OAN Members, People, Wholesale Nurseries, Workforce

The multiplicity of Japanese maples

By Elizabeth Petersen — Posted August 1, 2017

Oregon leads the way in production of this diverse family of beautiful landscape trees.

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: Consumer trends, Digger, Digger magazine, Home gardening, Landscaping, OAN Members, Plants, Trees

Take advantage of it all

By Mark Bigej — Posted August 1, 2017

Summer is time not only to enjoy life but also to maximize business opportunities at the 2017 Farwest Show.

Filed Under: President's Message Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, Farwest Show, OAN, OAN Members

All-purpose Prunus

By Tracy Ilene Miller — Posted July 3, 2017

Whether lining streets, beautifying parks or brightening compact spaces with their beautiful blooms, flowering cherry and plum trees can’t be beat.

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: Consumer trends, Digger, Digger magazine, Edibles, Home gardening, Landscaping, OAN Members, Plants

June 2017

By Peter Szymczak — Posted June 7, 2017

The new issue of Digger magazine features stormwater management and a deluge of educational opportunities.

Filed Under: Issues Tagged With: Business, Consumer trends, Digger, Digger magazine, Economy, Education, Farwest, Farwest Show, Home gardening, Landscaping, OAN Members, Operations, Oregon State University, People, Plants, Retail Nurseries, Science, Sustainability, Workforce

Meet the Leader: Darcy Ruef

By Peter Szymczak — Posted June 1, 2017

From retail sales to scholarships, this third-generation nurserywoman keeps her eye on the bottom line.

Filed Under: OAN Members Tagged With: Business, Consumer trends, Digger, Digger magazine, Education, Home gardening, OAN Members, People, Retail Nurseries, Workforce

The safety dividend

By Mark Bigej — Posted June 1, 2017

Two great organizations team up to make the nursery industry a safer and more economical workplace.

Filed Under: President's Message Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, OAN Members, Operations, Workforce

Are two retail locations better than one?

By Sid Raisch — Posted April 3, 2017

Here are some factors to consider before you decide to stand pat or make the big leap.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, OAN Members, Operations

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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

More Nursery News

From the pages of Digger

March: The Perennials Issue

February: The Greenhouse Issue

January 2026: The Retail Issue

November 2025: The Transportation Issue

October 2025

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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

More articles

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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