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April 2020

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Wholesale growers share their experiences with jumping into direct-to-consumer sales after making practical decisions to align their supply chains. April’s issue also holds the first of a two-part series on white blooming plants. Researchers also study using ultraviolet light to control powdery mildew in a greenhouse setting. In this issue: Visions of white: A series […]

OBC Northwest appoints new VP of sales and marketing

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Melanie Miller-Gonzalez has been promoted to the position of vice president, sales and marketing at OBC Northwest, Inc., according to a release by the company. She has been with the company since 2009 and will supervise the sales and marketing division of the nursery and greenhouse equipment supplier, which is based in Canby, Oregon. Raymond […]

March 2020

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Take a look at the next wave of annual, perennial, and woody favorites breeders and growers are introducing to the marketplace, and copy down some notes from our valuable column on plant patent and copyright protections. Growers will also benefit from tips for detecting boxwood blight symptoms in the field. In this issue: The next […]

February 2020

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Growers are finding new markets with medical facilities as they invest in garden spaces to assist with patient care. Producers are also keeping a tight grip on offering credit to their customers in partners to manage finances. Also in this issue, Todd Nelson shares his background and thoughts on the industry, Mike Darcy predicts a […]

Meet the Leader: Todd Nelson

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Co-owner of Bountiful Farms Nursery Inc. OAN member since 1999 • OAN Board of Directors Treasurer; previously Member at Large • Finance committee chair • Executive committee liaison for Membership Committee, and Retail and Greenhouse Chapter Tell us about yourself I grew up on a hazelnut farm, and I was part of an extremely hard-working […]

In Memoriam: Bruce Hoskins

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The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of Bruce C. Hoskins, owner of Pacific Crest Groundcovers in Canby, Oregon. He died December 13, 2019 in Portland, Oregon, following a battle with brain cancer. He was 71. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Bruce was the son of Courtney J. Hoskins and […]

Dunn Carney holds 12th annual Ag Summit

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Registration is open for the 12th annual Dunn Caney Ag Summit, held 7:30 a.m.­–1 p.m., January 24, 2020 at the Salem Convention Center, 200 Commercial Street Southeast, Salem, Oregon. Legal advisors on the ag team will host panel discussions and presentations about debtor and creditor rights in the agricultural industry, opportunity zones to benefit rural […]

January 2020 – Nursery Country Issue

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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, […]

Garden Media Group appoints Katie Dubow as owner, president

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Starting January 1, 2020, Katie Dubow has taken over as president and owner of Garden Media Group, succeeding her mother and company founder Suzi McCoy. McCoy started the boutique PR and marketing firm business in 1987 under the name IMPACT Marketing. The company focuses on home, garden, horticulture, outdoor living, and lawn and landscape industries. […]