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Slow sand filters

By Peter Szymczak — Posted April 3, 2017

This traditional method of water purification was tested for its effectiveness at removing two common greenhouse pathogens, Phytophthora and Fusarium.

Filed Under: Fusarium Root Rot, Growing Knowledge, Phytophthora, Plant Diseases, Plant Pests and Diseases, Root Rots Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Irrigation, Oregon State University, 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

Evaluating manzanita

By Neil Bell — Posted March 1, 2017

Ongoing study shows this western native shrub to be drought tolerant, great for pollinators, and overall well suited for Northwest landscapes.

Filed Under: Growing Knowledge Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Oregon State University, Plants

Flora-friendly gardening

By Linda K. Hardison — Posted January 4, 2017

The Oregon Flora Project helps horticulturalists identify, locate and grow native plants.

Filed Under: Growing Knowledge Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Oregon State University, Plants

December 2016

By Peter Szymczak — Posted December 1, 2016

Millennials in the garden, and much more in the December issue of Digger magazine

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

Helping horticulture find its niche

By Gail Langellotto — Posted December 1, 2016

The goal of NICH (National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture) is to get 90 percent of U.S. households gardening by 2025.

Filed Under: Growing Knowledge Tagged With: Consumer trends, Digger, Digger magazine, Economy, Education, Home gardening, Oregon State University

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

October 2016

By Peter Szymczak — Posted October 3, 2016

The October issue of Digger features plants with golden foliage, .

Filed Under: Issues Tagged With: Business, Consumer trends, Digger, Digger magazine, Home gardening, Landscaping, OAN Members, Oregon State University, Pests and Diseases, Politics

Biocontrol of azalea lace bugs

By Michael Flores — Posted October 3, 2016

Researchers investigate the use of lacewing predators to combat the pesky pest of rhododendrons.

Filed Under: Azalea Lace Bugs, Growing Knowledge, Insects, Plant Pests and Diseases Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Oregon State University, Pests and Diseases

Comparing natural and artificial turf

By Brian Daviscourt — Posted September 6, 2016

Study looks at cost and playability.

Filed Under: Growing Knowledge Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Oregon State University

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