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Nursery industry professionals converge at the Farwest Show in Portland

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For nursery professionals who wanted to “Be Far From Ordinary,” the 2017 Farwest Show had much to offer. More than 400 exhibitors, including 57 that were exhibiting at Farwest for the first time. Three exceptional nursery tours. An inspiring keynote from Terri McEnaney of Bailey Nurseries. A strong collection of expert seminars with Dan Hinkley, […]

Farwest 2017 revises show days and hours

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The 2017 Farwest Show, in response to the needs and wishes of 2016’s 400-plus exhibitors and 6,000-plus attendees, has announced improved days and times for the show. Farwest 2017 will now take place Wednesday, August 23 through Friday, August 25. Show Expo hours will be noon–5 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thursday, and 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Friday.

Farwest Show marks second straight year of higher attendance

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The Farwest Show continues to grow — just like Oregon’s high quality plants, trees and shrubs. More than 6,300 industry professionals turned out or the 2016 edition of the national nursery and greenhouse industry expo. It was a 6 percent increase over 2015, making it the second consecutive year that attendance went up. The show also […]

Little Prince of Oregon wins Best of Show booth award at Farwest

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Little Prince of Oregon Nursery (Booth #7025) came away with top booth honors at the 2016 Farwest Show. They were given the coveted Ted Van Veen Best in Show award for their clever booth that made striking use of plant material — including sedum wigs for company employees Ryan Seely and Mark Leichty that gave the […]

BabyCakes™ Blackberry wins top judges’ honors at Farwest New Varieties Showcase (UPDATED)

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There were 55 outstanding new trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals and vines on display at the 2016 New Varieties Showcase at the Farwest Show in Portland. But BabyCakes™ Blackberry (Rubus x ‘APF-236T’) and Lavalamp™ Sublime™ Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata ‘Kolmakilma’ PPAF, CBRAF) stood out from the crowd. The Farwest Show judging panel, made up of industry experts, […]