USDA has released an updated version of its emerald ash borer (EAB) map (PDF). It shows the counties in which authorities have detected the destructive, invasive beetle that is responsible for the deaths of tens of millions of ash trees in the United States. The pest was first detected in the United States in Michigan […]
August 2019 — Digger: Farwest Edition
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The August issue of Digger is your guide to the Farwest Show. You’ll find details on exhibitors, seminars, social events, trade show floor features, tours and much more! Meet us there, August 21–23! Also in this issue, our writers share some unexpected picks for ornamental shrubs and creative solutions for ground covers. OAN members Kelleygreen […]
In memoriam: William H. “Bill” McCoy
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The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of William H. “Bill” McCoy, owner of McCoy’s Nursery in Sandy, Oregon. He died July 8, 2019, at the age of 82, following a short battle with cancer. The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of William H. “Bill” McCoy, owner […]
July 2019
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Growers share their favorite selections of small trees, conifers and weepers that consumers are looking for, but are still feasible to produce in wholesale quantities. Also in this issue, Amanda Staehely of Columbia Nursery talks about being a member of OAN leadership, and researchers provide a helpful guide for managing pests causing irrigation drip tape […]
Meet the Leader: Amanda Staehely
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Tell us about yourself. I grew up in a family fully immersed in the nursery industry. My parents own Simnitt Nursery, a wholesale plant nursery in Canby, Oregon that specializes in rhododendrons and Pieris. As a kid I saw my dad go to Oregon Association of Nurseries (OAN) meetings, get involved with the different boards […]
Willamette Chapter raises $6,013 for education
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The Oregon Association of Nurseries (OAN) Willamette Chapter Plant Sale raised $6,013 at its annual plant sale, held April 27 and 28 as part of the Oregon AgFest at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem. It is the chapter’s second best year for total sales. Proceeds of the sale go to four participating event partners: the […]
Farwest Show offers tours of garden centers, sustainable businesses and wholesale nurseries
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The 2019 Farwest Show, August 21–23 in Portland, Oregon, will offer three tours from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20. Every year, Farwest tours explore the dynamic facilities of Portland’s thought leaders in the green industry. This year’s three tracks will look at retail garden centers, sustainable business processes and procedures, and […]
June 2019
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We explore how ornamental edibles are changing the rules of landscape design. Plus, we share recommended steps to take if you receive an unsolicited offer to purchase your business, and some best practices for testing for Phythophthora in irrigation systems. Mike Darcy also checks in on spring sales at Portland-area garden centers. In this issue: […]
May 2019 — The Lean Issue
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In this four-part Lean Issue, we dive deeper with Oregon growers to share tactical examples of the new ways they are being efficient in their work. Learn how to identify process steps that add value and those that are wasteful, find the best work flows, read about 5S methodologies for storage and work space arrangement, […]
Organizing spaces with 5S
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The 5S methodology for storage and arrangement makes waste reduction far easier Many nurseries deploying Lean to make their processes less wasteful have found that organizing work spaces is a crucial part of their approach. To do this, they are deploying a Lean methodology called “5S.” The letters stand for 1) sort, 2) set in […]
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