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Swan Island Dahlias

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 6, 2021

Founded: 1927 PRODUCTION:Wholesale 10%Retail 90% KNOWN FOR:Dahlia production and the annual Dahlia Festival PEOPLE:Nicholas and Linda Gitts, owners, and Heather Gifts-Schloe, marketing manager CONTACT:Mailing address:P.O. Box 700Canby, Oregon 97013Physical address:995 NW 22nd Ave.,Canby, Oregon 97013 PHONE:503-266-7711 or 800-410-6540 EMAIL:info@dahlias.com ONLINE:www.dahlias.com Listings:1 Nursery Guide listing They grow nearly 400 different dahlia varieties at Swan Island Dahlias, […]

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Lone Elder Nursery

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 6, 2021

PRODUCTION:Field-grown:  95-90%Container-grown: 5-10% KNOWN FOR:More than 200 varieties of B&B conifers, with an emphasis on pines and spruces. PEOPLE:Tom and Chris Utterback, owners; Angel Perez, nursery manager. CONTACT:Mailing address:P.O. Box 942, Canby, Oregon 97013Physical address:8051 S. Lone Elder Road, Canby, Oregon 97013 PHONE:503-266-9251 EMAIL:info@loneelder.com ONLINE:www.loneelder.com LISTINGS:88 Nursery Guide listings Lone Elder Nursery is an enduring […]

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Advanced Ornamentals

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 6, 2021

PRODUCTION:Field-grown 80%Container-grown 20% KNOWN FOR:Broadleaf evergreens, conifers and grafted maples, including a large production of arborvitae PEOPLE:Dean, Kelly, Sarah and Daniel McKay, owners. Tami Miller, manager. CONTACT:Mailing address: P.O. Box 519, St. Paul, OR 97137Physical address:19172 French Prairie Road, St. Paul, OR 97137Phone:503-633-2833 or 877-633-2727Email:sales@advancedornamentals.comOnline:www.advancedornamentals.comListings:160 Nursery Guide listings Advanced Ornamentals Inc. is a relatively young […]

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Oregon is Nursery Country 2021

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 6, 2021

For Oregon’s growers, the 2020 shipping season started with uncertainty due to COVID-19. But with people staying home more, the demand for plants and trees just kept coming, well into summer. And coming. And coming. With all the changes that happened this year, one thing didn’t: The nursery and greenhouse industry continues to be the […]

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January 2020 – Nursery Country Issue

By Bill Goloski — Posted January 6, 2020

With its rich volcanic soil, mild weather, and natural resources, Oregon is a great place for wholesale and retail garden center growers. Meet the fantastic business partners who are just one part of Oregon’s nearly one-billion-dollar nursery and greenhouse industry. Here’s a peek at the featured nurseries: Also in this issue, researchers discuss fire blight, […]

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A place where people can grow

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 1, 2020

David Sather wanted a place to grow. After spending years developing a landscaping business in the Seattle area, he was ready to chase a dream by raising his own plant material. When David arrived in Oregon, he knew he had found his place. Todd Williams wanted a place to grow. After working at a retail […]

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F & B Farms and Nursery

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 1, 2020

Founded: 1997 by Fred and Leigh Geschwill, Bill and Heidi Geschwill About: Wholesale greenhouse grower serving the Pacific Northwest. Products include annuals, organic herb/vegetable starts, potted indoor flowers/forced bulbs, small fruits/berries/grapes, pumpkins, fall décor and poinsettias. They also operate a small, local, seasonal garden center. Principals: Fred, Leigh, Bill and Heidi Geschwill Key Employees: Jon […]

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Serendipity Nursery

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 1, 2020

Founded: 1986 by David Sather About: Wholesale grower offering containerized and B&B broadleaf evergreens, conifers, grasses, and ground covers, which are shipped to wholesalers, garden centers and landscapers across the United States. Principal: David Sather Key Employees: David Sather, president; Mikaela Eaton, sales manager Employees: 5 year-round plus seasonal employees Contact: 8400 S. Sconce Road, […]

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January 2019 — The Nursery Country Issue

By Bill Goloski — Posted January 7, 2019

There are many reasons we call Oregon “Nursery Country.” In this issue, we profile nurseries that exemplify the advantages of Oregon’s outstanding soil, climate, and skilled growers: Kuenzi Turf and Nursery, Plants West Inc., and Arrowhead Ornamentals. In this issue: Exceptional by nature: The climate is mild, with enough winter cold for dormancy. That’s essential for […]

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Exceptional by nature

By Curt Kipp — Posted December 28, 2018

There are many reasons we call Oregon “Nursery Country.” The climate is mild, with enough winter cold for dormancy. That’s essential for spring growth. The growing season is long. Plants grow faster to market-ready size and can be shipped sooner.  And in the Willamette Valley, rainfall is abundant. Plants can grow and thrive even as […]

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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

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Meet the leader: Sam Pohlschneider

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