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Nurseries could benefit from flying eye in the sky

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We mentioned earlier that an Oregon State University research project aimed at developing mini-choppers for nursery applications was among several projects that received grant funding from the Oregon Department of Agriculture. The dimunitive helicopters, weighing about 2 pounds and costing about $3,500 each, would be outfitted with digital cameras and used to automate the process […]

OAN, Farwest Show recognize ‘The Year of the Conifer’

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The Oregon Association of Nurseries issued the following press release today: Conifers add year-round interest to gardens, parks, highways and cityscapes, yet they are often overlooked when designs are created. Oregon growers produce more grafted conifers than any other state in the U.S., and the Farwest Show, produced by the Oregon Association of Nurseries, hopes […]

Growers reporting signs of recovery

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Nursery growers in Oregon are reporting signs of recovery from the sour economy, according to Mateusz Perkowski of the Capital Press (Salem, Ore.). Consumers are more confident, and as a result, retailers are placing their orders earlier in the season. However, there’s still some concern that independent garden centers are understocking their shelves, and missing […]

Workshop covers water management for nurseries

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We mentioned it back in December, but here’s another reminder that the North Willamette Research and Extension Center (NWREC) will offer “Water Management for Floriculture and Nursery Crops,” a two-day workshop, on Thursday-Friday, Feb. 2–3, 2011 at the Wilsonville Holiday Inn (day one) and NWREC (day two). According to the organizers, participants will learn how […]

Ed Schultz at NW Ag Show

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We told you a few weeks back about the new book by Oregon nurseryman Ed Schultz. Turns out that he will be selling and signing the book today and Thursday at the NW Ag Show. Stop by his table and say hello!

State of Perfection Clip #3: Harts Nursery of Jefferson

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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 […]

ODA director more positive for 2011

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Katy Coba, director of the Oregon Department of Agriculture, is beginning her ninth year in the position. The department has released an interview in which she talks about the year ahead for Oregon farmers. It’s a good, quick read that touches on nursery issues, including export markets, water quality, pesticides and more. Check it out.

State of Perfection Clip #2: Sevenoaks Native Nursery

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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 […]

Plant disease handbook is now on Facebook

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Everybody’s doing it. It doesn’t matter if they’re a person, a company, an organization, a book or even a marketing concept — everybody’s getting onto Facebook. And as it turns out, the Pacific Northwest Plant Disease Management Handbook is no exception. They’ve launched a Facebook fan page as well. Evidently, it will be used to […]