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State of Perfection Clip #4: KG Farms

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 25, 2011

Here’s video #4 in our State of Perfection video series, featuring Greg Wilmes from KG Farms in Woodburn, Ore.: Have you read this month’s State of Perfection stories? What are you waiting for? (PDF). Don’t forget — next Monday, we will have video #5, featuring A&R Spada Farms of St. Paul, Ore.

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State of Perfection Clip #3: Harts Nursery of Jefferson

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 17, 2011

Here’s video #3 in our State of Perfection video series, featuring Doug Hart from Harts Nursery of Jefferson, which logically enough, is located in Jefferson, Ore.: Still haven’t read this month’s State of Perfection stories? What are you waiting for? (PDF). Don’t forget — next Monday, we will have video #4, featuring KG Farms of […]

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State of Perfection Clip #2: Sevenoaks Native Nursery

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 10, 2011

Here’s video #2 in our State of Perfection video series, featuring Mike Ridling and Scott Anderson of Sevenoaks Native Nursery in Albany, Ore.: If you haven’t had the chance to read this month’s State of Perfection stories, check them out (PDF). And check back next Monday when we will present video #3, featuring Harts Nursery […]

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They’re all Duck fans at J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 10, 2011

Well, most of them.

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State of Perfection Clip #1: Don Marjama Nursery Co.

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 4, 2011

Our third annual State of Perfection issue of Digger magazine (January 2011) featured five stories about five outstanding nurseries we visited in the fall. We asked each grower to talk about a favorite plant they offer, and turned their answers into video clips. Up first is Tim Marjama, sales manager at Don Marjama Nursery Co. […]

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The State of Perfection Issue is here!

By Curt Kipp — Posted December 28, 2010

The January issue of Digger magazine is out, and this month’s edition features our annual “Touring the State of Perfection” profiles (PDF). Every year we take you to visit five growers who represent the quality that Oregon has to offer, and this year is no exception. We visited Sevenoaks Native Nursery, Don Marjama Nursery, Harts […]

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The State of Perfection Issue is coming!

By Curt Kipp — Posted December 28, 2010

Our annual State of Perfection issue is almost here! Come along with us and visit five Oregon nurseries that demonstrate how quality plants and trees are grown here. In another day or two you’ll be able to download the articles — and starting next week, you can see the videos — but in the meantime, […]

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State of Perfection Clip 5: Hans Nelson and Sons Nursery

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 29, 2010

Clip 5 in our State of Perfection videos features Hans Nelson and Sons Nursery in Boring, Ore. Company president Dan Nelson talks about the company’s Korean dogwoods. You can read profiles of all of these nurseries by downloading our State of Perfection story (PDF) from the January issue. Next week we will post the final […]

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State of Perfection Clip 4: Bountiful Farms

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 27, 2010

Clip 4 in our State of Perfection videos features Bountiful Farms in Woodburn, Ore., which is known for its sculptured plants. Todd Nelson, co-owner, talks about the company’s signature tree screens, which can be used to create outdoor “rooms” and other private areas. Check it out. We’ll be back soon with two more videos – […]

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State of Perfection Clip 3: Bizon Nursery

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 20, 2010

Clip 3 in our State of Perfection videos features Bizon Nursery and production manager Greg Anderson. In it, Greg talks about the company’s signature Bizon Blue spruce (Picea pungens ‘Bizon Blue’). We’ll add another video on Friday, and every Friday thereafter, until all six are available for viewing. Up next: Bountiful Farms. Keep checking back!

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