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The problematic plant information triangle

By Kym Pokorny — Posted August 2, 2016

The relationship between growers, retailers and the public is complicated and needs fresh ideas to stay vital.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Retail Nurseries

A good fit?

By Kym Pokorny — Posted June 1, 2016

Pot-in-pot nursery production requires a large investment but can pay off big for growers.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, Wholesale Nurseries

Improving on the classics

By Kym Pokorny — Posted March 1, 2016

Repeat-blooming hydrangeas and hardy, more colorful echinaceas are just two examples of market-tested plants that found renewed life through varietal improvement.

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Plants

Repairing the prairie

By Kym Pokorny — Posted October 1, 2015

Restoration efforts in the Willamette Valley have turned native plants and seeds into hot commodities

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Plants

Everyone’s talking about beardtongues

By Kym Pokorny — Posted August 1, 2015

A staple in European gardens for decades, penstemons are finally gaining popularity in their native land

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Plants

Feeding the bees

By Kym Pokorny — Posted June 1, 2015

Growing a broad palette of bee-friendly plants benefits pollinators and ultimately humans

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Edibles, Plants

The quality control journey

By Kym Pokorny — Posted February 1, 2015

From propagation to pulling orders, and every step in between, growers have many opportunities to impact plant quality.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: feb2015

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