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July 2016

By Peter Szymczak — Posted July 1, 2016

The July issue features red maples, previews of the 2016 Farwest Show and much more!

Filed Under: Issues Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Farwest, Farwest Show, People, Plants, Trees

Low-maintenance ground covers for Oregon schools

By Micah Gould — Posted July 1, 2016

OSU researchers investigate plants that create the healthiest environment for school communities.

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

Hello, goodbye

By Curt Kipp — Posted July 1, 2016

Amidst a constant stream of new introductions, growers must constantly evaluate their plant lineups.

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

Accepting the pollinator challenge

By Jeff Stone — Posted June 1, 2016

The Million Pollinator Garden Challenge is a new campaign encouraging the public to help create a stable and sustaining food supply for pollinators by planting more trees, shrubs and flowers.

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

Bringing native habitats back from the brink

By Elizabeth Petersen — Posted June 1, 2016

Initiatives such as the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge
are spurring the movement to repair damaged ecosystems, one garden at a time.

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Plants

June 2016

By Peter Szymczak — Posted June 1, 2016

The Million Pollinator Garden Challenge and other initiatives that are spurring the movement to repair damaged ecosystems are featured in the June 2016 issue of Digger magazine.

Filed Under: Issues Tagged With: Business, Consumer trends, Digger, Digger magazine, Education, Farwest, Home gardening, OAN Members, Plants

Willamette Chapter Plant Sale raises more than $4,700 for horticulture education

By Peter Szymczak — Posted April 27, 2016

Willamette Chapter Plant Sale raises more than $4,700 for horticulture education < photos: Ag Fest

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: OAN Members, People, Plants

Better-bred berries for the retail market

By Chad Finn — Posted April 1, 2016

Researchers recommend new and improved varieties of blackberries, raspberries, strawberries and blueberries to re-energize the Northwest’s small fruits industry.

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

Seeing green

By Elizabeth Petersen — Posted April 1, 2016

There’s growing appreciation for the excitement and entertainment value provided by flowers in shades from pistachio to pine.

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Plants

Interest in tender perennials heats up

By Mike Darcy — Posted April 1, 2016

Brugmansia, Lantana and other not-so-winter-hardy plants offer gardeners seasonal interest, while spurring repeat buyer sales potential.

Filed Under: Mike Darcy Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Plants, Retail Nurseries

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NURSERY NEWS

GOP gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan visits Farwest Show

Deciphering Oregon’s plastics recycling law

J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. celebrates 80 years as a nursery standout

Monrovia Nursery Company celebrates 100 years of innovation and looks to the future

New AmericanHort CEO introduces himself to OAN

Bailey Nurseries removed dams to build environmental resilience

The new NurseryGuide.com powers up with new features

Terra Gardens owner’s gesture for his mother opens the door to other wheelchair-bound gardeners

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Prioritizing nursery pest challenges

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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

GOP gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan visits Farwest Show

Sofia® Cherry Laurel and Saturnalia™ American hybrid oak shine at New Varieties Showcase 

Eschenfelder Farms wins Best in Show at Farwest

A sense of excitement in the air at Farwest

Deciphering Oregon’s plastics recycling law

More Updates from Farwest

The Value of Membership

ONF scholarships help recipients launch their career in horticulture

New AmericanHort CEO introduces himself to OAN

OAN members see benefits and rewards from serving ag industry organizations

More member stories

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