About Mike Coleman

Mike Coleman is the president of the Oregon Association of Nurseries for 2014–15.

Time flies

By Mike Coleman — Posted October 1, 2015

Outgoing President Mike Coleman reflects on the past year’s successes and encourages more member participation

H2O

By Mike Coleman — Posted September 11, 2015

Water conservation is a crucial issue facing the nursery industry

Welcome to Farwest

By Mike Coleman — Posted August 1, 2015

OAN President Mike Coleman looks forward to this year’s biggest green industry show in the West

Washington then and now

By Mike Coleman — Posted July 1, 2015

OAN President Mike Coleman reflects on his recent trip to the nation’s capital

Father’s Day reflections

By Mike Coleman — Posted June 1, 2015

Nurseryman (and OAN President) Mike Coleman talks about the responsibilities that come along with his “number one job” — being a dad.

OAN President Mike Coleman admits to being a procrastinator, but not when it comes to renewing his Nursery Guide listings. I have a serious problem with putting off things until the last minute. Whether it is writing this column, getting my taxes done, ordering plants or planning my wife’s birthday party, I am usually staying […]

Making things far better

By Mike Coleman — Posted April 1, 2015

To make things far better, member participation is crucial at this year’s “Far From Ordinary” Farwest Show.

Let’s get things moving

By Mike Coleman — Posted March 2, 2015

The nursery market of the future looks bright, but freight costs may put a damper on doing business.

Protecting our resources

By Mike Coleman — Posted February 1, 2015

As nursery people, our livelihoods depend on caring for and protecting our resources, both natural and human.

A new year’s resolution

By Mike Coleman — Posted January 13, 2015

The new year has arrived, and with it, the opportunity to resolve to do something truly special.