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We are your advocate

By Jeff Stone — Posted May 1, 2017

OAN is working for solutions to the immigration and labor issues that plague the industry today.

Filed Under: Director's Desk Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Immigration, Operations, Politics, Workforce

Future tech

By Curt Kipp — Posted May 1, 2017

Nurseries deploy new technology in innovative ways to stay competitive.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Operations

April 2017

By Peter Szymczak — Posted April 3, 2017

A is for April — and Annuals.

Filed Under: Issues Tagged With: Business, Consumer trends, Digger, Digger magazine, Economy, Home gardening, Immigration, Irrigation, Landscaping, Legal, Operations, Oregon State University, Plants, Politics, Retail Nurseries, 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

Joining the conversation

By Curt Kipp — Posted April 3, 2017

In the age of social media, misinformation spreads quickly, but proactive outreach can neutralize its effects.

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

Researchers look at thermal weed control

By Peter Szymczak — Posted March 15, 2017

Researchers look to control weeds in greenhouse propagation systems with steam and hot water

Filed Under: Nursery News, Phytophthora, Plant Pests and Diseases, Weeds Tagged With: Greenhouses, Operations, Pests and Diseases, Plants, Research, Science

March 2017

By Peter Szymczak — Posted March 1, 2017

The March 2017 issue shows what’s old is new again.

Filed Under: Issues Tagged With: Business, Consumer trends, Digger, Digger magazine, Home gardening, Landscaping, OAN Members, Operations, Oregon State University, People, Plants, Politics, Retail Nurseries

Life after the farm

By Susan Mehlman — Posted March 1, 2017

Financial experts explain how agribusiness owners can begin planning for retirement

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

Oregon Nursery Lean Consortium open for 2017 program year

By Rick and Elizabeth Peters — Posted November 8, 2016

Oregon Nursery Lean Consortium open for 2017 program year

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Education, OAN Members, Operations, People, Workforce

November 2016 — The Water Issue

By Peter Szymczak — Posted November 1, 2016

In this special edition of Digger magazine, we look at water, one of the key ingredients for growing plants.

Filed Under: Issues Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, Irrigation, Legal, OAN Members, Operations, Oregon State University, People, Plants, Regulations, Sustainability

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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

More issues of Digger

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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