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The excitement of turning the page to a new year

By Amanda Staehely — Posted December 28, 2023

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and was able to spend it with their loved ones in whatever traditions they celebrate. The craziness of December is always one of my most favorite months, and making traditions with our kids is something extra special during that time of year. One of […]

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

Our retail ecosystem is under duress

By Jeff Stone — Posted December 28, 2023

Everybody loves plants. Whether you have a green thumb or just a harbinger of doom to all things green and lovely, we all know that plants add so much to our lives. They are used in healing gardens, beautify our communities, and add a 20% bump to home values, just for starters. This couldn’t happen […]

Filed Under: Director's Desk Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, OAN, OAN Members

The people must step up in 2024

By Jeff Stone — Posted November 29, 2023

As the building blocks of our society are eroded by extremes on both sides of the political spectrum, our agricultural community can act as ballast for common sense. It’s no time to be passive. That only leads to more chaos.

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Our industry embodies spirit of Oregon pioneers

By Amanda Staehely — Posted November 29, 2023

I am a firm believer that you must love the work you do to do it well, and the people that make up Oregon’s nursery industry inspire me constantly with their perseverance. The people within this organization are what makes Oregon “Nursery Country.”

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Women in agriculture speak on leadership challenges at OAN Convention

By Curt Kipp — Posted November 8, 2023

Strong leading women can be found far and wide, from the nursery industry to Oregon’s state capital. A Women in Leadership discussion panel at the 2023 OAN Convention discussed the challenges, opportunities and importance of leadership.

Filed Under: Nursery News, Nursery Operations, OAN Members Tagged With: Leadership, OAN, OAN Members

OAN announces six Friends of Nurseries awards

By Curt Kipp — Posted November 8, 2023

The Oregon Association of Nurseries announced its annual Friends of Nurseries, which are given to elected and other officials and partners who demonstrate understanding of Oregon’s nursery and greenhouse industry and/or support for its advancement.

Filed Under: Nursery News, OAN Members Tagged With: Friends of Nurseries, OAN, OAN Members, Politics, Wholesale Nurseries

OAN awards five new Honorary Life memberships

By Curt Kipp — Posted October 31, 2023

The Oregon Association of Nurseries has five new honorary life members. All were announced at the 2023 OAN Convention, held at Brasada Ranch, Powell Butte, Oregon. This honor is given in recognition of a lifetime of invaluable service to the nursery and greenhouse industry.

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President’s Awards Banquet recognizes industry service and excellence

By Curt Kipp — Posted October 31, 2023

The Oregon Association of Nurseries recognized industry leaders and contributors for their excellence at the annual President’s Awards Banquet, held October 27, 2023 at the OAN Convention at Brasada Ranch resort, Powell Butte, Oregon.

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President Amanda Staehely takes reins at 2023 OAN Convention

By Curt Kipp — Posted October 31, 2023

Amanda Staehely, co-owner of Columbia Nursery in Canby, Oregon, took the reins of the Oregon Association of Nurseries Board of Directors at the 2023 OAN Convention.

Filed Under: Nursery News, OAN Members Tagged With: Business, OAN, OAN Members

Life’s good little surprises

By Amanda Staehely — Posted October 31, 2023

Life is funny. Do you ever think about where your life path has brought you?

Filed Under: Columns, President's Message Tagged With: Digger magazine, OAN

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NURSERY NEWS

In Memoriam: Melvin John Steffenson

New USDA Census of Hort arriving in mailboxes this month

Oregon Association of Nurseries honors the industry’s best at 2024 Convention

Eason Horticultural Resources is now employee-owned

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

Building trust is key to establishing clientele base for new nurseries

Five owners share their experiences on what it takes to start a nursery businesses

Bailey hires new CFO and chief HR officer

More Nursery News

From the pages of Digger

June 2025: Shrubs issue

May 2025: Sustainability Issue

April 2025: The Tree Issue

March 2025: The Perennial Issue

February 2025: The Greenhouse Issue

More issues of Digger

Pests and Diseases

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

$250,000 shifted to P. austrocedri research

More articles

FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

Sense of excitement prevailed at Farwest as nursery industry ‘Meets the Future’ 

Farwest Show attendees select favorites for the Retailers’ Choice Awards

Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell wins People’s Choice balloting at Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase

Hopper Bros. wins Best in Show booth award at 2024 Farwest Show   

Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell wins Judges’ Best in Show at Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase

More Updates from Farwest

The Value of Membership

Meet the leader: Sam Pohlschneider

OAN honors the industry’s best

Oregon Association of Nurseries honors the industry’s best at 2024 Convention

More member stories

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