We are saddened to report the death of John Humes, who served on the Oregon Association of Nurseries staff for three years and edited the Pacific Coast Nurseryman trade magazine for 32 years. He passed away Dec. 24, 2013 at the age of 72. A private service was held Jan. 4, 2013 in Beaverton, Ore. […]
Conifers, health care and Coulter featured in December Digger
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The December issue of Digger has been mailed to subscribers, and the cover story this month is on ground-hugging conifers (PDF). Other articles in this issue include: • “Bee-ing aware of insecticides” (PDF) — Columnist Mike Darcy discusses insecticides containing neonicotinoids and ways garden centers can inform their customers.• “Meet the Leader: John Coulter” (PDF) — […]
Winter weather forecast the focus of joint meeting
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George Taylor George Taylor, president of Applied Climate Services in Corvallis, Ore., shared his winter weather predictions at a joint meeting of three OAN chapters — Clackamas, Sunset and Willamette — on Oct. 8. The former state climatologist first explained the tropical Pacific weather cycles popularly known as El Niño and La Niña, which are […]
Bauman Farms keeps bringing them back
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Congratulations to Oregon retailer Bauman Farm & Garden in Gervais, Ore. The destination garden center recently was featured in the current issue of Garden Center Magazine. Unlike the typical garden center, Bauman’s has made fall their busiest time of year. Through a number of popular events, they have become a destination, particularly during pumpkin harvest […]
AM Northwest highlights Oregon’s nursery industry
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The Oregon nursery industry recently was featured on the AM Northwest television show on KATU, Channel 2 in Portland. The Bigej family, owners of Al’s Garden Centers, is featured in this four-and-a-half-minute video. The segment explains the industry’s role within Oregon agriculture and the state’s overall economy, while also explaining the lifestyle benefits of ornamental […]
ANLA, OFA mail merger ballots
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Is one national nursery industry association better than two? Members of the American Nursery and Landscape Association (ANLA) and OFA – The Association of Horticulture Professionals have begun voting on that very question. Mail-in ballots are due Sept. 27, but those eligible can also vote in person Sept. 28 at the OFA office in Columbus, […]
Digger contributor John Schmitz passes away
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John Schmitz We are saddened to report that frequent Digger magazine freelance contributor John Schmitz passed away suddenly of natural causes on April 16, 2013. He was 71. Mr. Schmitz grew up in Salem, earned a degree in food science from Oregon State University, and then served two years in the Army, including a stint […]
May Digger arrives in mailboxes
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The May issue of Digger has been mailed to subscribers, and the cover story this month is on plants with a stunning silvery look (PDF). From agaves to Japanese painted ferns, plants with silver hues not only make a striking impression in the landscape, their color also often represents survival tactics such as drought tolerance […]
David Snodgrass receives PLANET’s Lifetime Leadership Award
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Dave Snodgrass David Snodgrass, the owner of Dennis’ 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden Centers, has received a Lifetime Leadership Award from PLANET, the national trade association representing more than 100,000 landscape industry professionals. The award is presented annually to an association member “who has demonstrated leadership, service, and commitment to both PLANET and the green […]
Welcome OAN’s new publications assistant
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Join us in welcoming Peter Szymczak (pronounced “Sim-chak”) to the OAN staff! Peter is the former editor of Northwest Palate Magazine and a frequent contributor to The Oregonian and other regional periodicals. As publications assistant, Peter will design and write for Digger, compile the weekly Member Update e-newsletter, and assist senior manager of publications Curt […]
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