Plants – Page 3

Variegated Frydek Elephant Ear wins Farwest New Varieties Showcase Judges’ Choice award for 2023

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 23, 2023

Variegated Frydek Elephant Ear (Alocasia micholitziana ‘Frydek Variegata’) was chosen by professional judges as the Best in Show winner in the 2023 Farwest Show’s New Varieties Showcase. The plant, discovered in the Philippines, was introduced by Andrej Suske and Cascade Tropicals LLC based in Snohomish, Washington, is one of 59 outstanding new selections on display at the 2023 Farwest […]

Farwest Show staying in Portland for 2024 and beyond

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 18, 2023

The Farwest Show will remain at the Oregon Convention Center for 2024 and into the foreseeable future, OAN leaders and staff have determined.

August 2023: Farwest Show Edition

By Peter Szymczak — Posted July 26, 2023

In addition to the 50th Anniversary Farwest Show Guide (PDF), which will help all Farwest attendees get the most out of their show experience and visit to Oregon, the August issue of Digger covers the latest news and trends in the nursery and greenhouse industry. Let’s dig in! Columns: Download a PDF of this issue. […]

Hot for Hinoki

By Emily Hoard — Posted July 26, 2023

In Japanese, Hinoki literally translates to “fire tree.” Like its namesake, Hinoki cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa) lights up the landscape. An evergreen conifer with an upright form that resembles a burning fire, Hinoki has a slow growth habit that fits well in small landscapes, including residential gardens.

Open season for open gardens

By Mike Darcy — Posted July 26, 2023

Visiting gardens is a great way to see how other gardeners use plants in unique combinations, and also for socializing with other gardeners. But probably my favorite reason to go is to see and learn about plants that are new to me. Fortunately, the Hardy Plant Society of Oregon (HPSO) offers members like me the […]

July 2023: New Varieties Showcase Preview

By Peter Szymczak — Posted June 21, 2023

Articles in the July 2023 issue of Digger magazine showcase various ways to grow your green industry business bigger, better, faster and stronger! The July issue also contains a special 16-page insert previewing the Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase, featuring the newest and best innovations in horticulture coming to garden centers in 2023 and beyond. […]

Maximalist gardening goes big

By Debbie Teashon — Posted June 21, 2023

Maximalist garden design has two main principles: going bold and going big. Maximalism has found many adopters in the gardening community, but it’s not limited to gardens. It also applies to graphic design, home décor and other design-related fields. Maximalist gardeners plant as much as they can in the soil, experimenting with color combinations and […]

What’s growing on?

By Ryan Contreras — Posted June 21, 2023

OSU plant breeding program shows progress on promising new cultivars The plant breeding program at Oregon State University is continually working to bring new plants to market that will make growers more profitable and perform well for consumers. On behalf of the program, I wanted to update the industry on these efforts. New plants build […]

June 2023: The Shrubs Issue

By Peter Szymczak — Posted May 31, 2023

Shrubs take center stage in the June 2023 issue of Digger. Sharing the spotlight is the Farwest Show Planning Guide (PDF), a special insert detailing all the seminars, speakers and special events planned for this year’s extra-special 50th anniversary Farwest Show. Shrub-focused feature articles in the June 2023 issue include: Columns: Download a PDF of […]

Measuring low-water stress

By Lauren Oki — Posted May 31, 2023

Expansive study evaluates climate-ready landscape plants for the western U.S. By Loren Oki and Jared Sisneroz We have all experienced extreme weather conditions, from heavy rain and snow to prolonged droughts, which have become more frequent in recent years. In response to the droughts that have threatened our water supplies, regulatory restrictions have been put […]