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Rules of employee engagement

By Mark Steranka — Posted December 1, 2015

Disengaged employees represent a lost business opportunity, but change is possible through these five action items

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

Preserving a collector’s dream

By Mike Darcy — Posted December 1, 2015

The Clematis collection amassed by Brewster Rogerson lives on,
thanks to the support of numerous volunteers and donors.

Filed Under: Mike Darcy Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, People, Plants

Our gift is stewardship

By Leigh Geschwill — Posted December 1, 2015

OAN President Leigh Geschwill stresses the importance of being good stewards — not only of our land and natural resources, but also our community.

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

Find your tribe

By Leigh Geschwill — Posted November 1, 2015

OAN’s new president talks camaraderie and convention

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

Friends in Growin’ Places

By Jeff Stone — Posted October 1, 2015

Many are the reasons to attend the upcoming OAN Convention

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

Meet the Leader: Mike Hiller

By Peter Szymczak — Posted October 1, 2015

Water and labor are concerns for the OAN Executive Committee’s current secretary and future treasurer

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

Time flies

By Mike Coleman — Posted October 1, 2015

Outgoing President Mike Coleman reflects on the past year’s successes and encourages more member participation

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

Meet the Leader: Treda McCaw

By Peter Szymczak — Posted June 1, 2015

Multiple committee and chapter posts make this sales associate at Kramer’s Nursery one of the OAN’s most active members

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

See and learn far more at Farwest

By Crystal Cady — Posted June 1, 2015

The 2015 Farwest Show offers more experts, seminars and new learning opportunities than ever

Filed Under: Farwest Show, Nursery News Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Education, Events, Farwest, People

Father’s Day reflections

By Mike Coleman — Posted June 1, 2015

Nurseryman (and OAN President) Mike Coleman talks about the responsibilities that come along with his “number one job” — being a dad.

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

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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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