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Farwest Show Retailers’ Choice Awards to recognize best new products for garden retail

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 9, 2018

The 2018 Farwest Show, August 22–24 in Portland, Oregon, will once again sponsor The Garden Center Group’s Retailers’ Choice Awards at this year’s show. The Retailers’ Choice Awards takes place at major trade shows around the country each year. At Farwest, representatives of The Garden Center Group will search the show floor for the top […]

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Farwest Show showcases best new plants and trends

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 8, 2018

The 2018 Farwest Show, August 22–24, in Portland, Oregon, will once again offer two of the show’s most popular attractions each year: the New Varieties Showcase and the Growing Trends Showcase. The showcases forecast the products and services that will influence and shape the industry in the coming years. This year’s New Varieties Showcase, sponsored […]

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Farwest Show 2018 speaker applies digital marketing to landscaping businesses

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 6, 2018

At the 2018 Farwest Show, Jack Jostes, an industry leader in digital marketing for landscape professionals, will deliver two presentations focused on driving foot traffic and improving online presence. In his first address, “Driving Foot Traffic for Green Industry Retailers with Digital Marketing,” Thursday, Aug 23, 8:30–9:30 a.m., Room B114, Jostes will look at what […]

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Farwest Show speakers talk about woody breeding and boxwood blight

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 6, 2018

At the 2018 Farwest Show, seminar speakers Dr. Ryan Contreras of Oregon State University (OSU), and Jill Calabro of AmericanHort/Horticultural Research Institute (HRI), will deliver talks of particular interest to nursery growers, sharing insights on new breeding for woody plants and developments in the crisis of boxwood blight. Dr. Contreras’ seminar, “Moving, Shaking and Remaking: […]

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2018 Farwest Show speakers Kelly Vance and Robin Rosetta to speak on biological pest control and advanced spray technology

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 1, 2018

At the 2018 Farwest Show, seminar speakers Kelly Vance and Robin Rosetta will discuss facets of pest control for the greenhouse professional. Vance will share his expertise on the biological control of broad, russet and cyclamen mites. Rosetta will explore how new spray technology can reduce pesticide use without sacrificing results. Vance’s talk,”Not All Mites […]

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2018 Farwest Show speakers Armitage and Halleck will discuss garden retail

By Curt Kipp — Posted July 31, 2018

At the 2018 Farwest Show, industry experts Dr. Allan Armitage and Leslie Halleck will speak on a range of topics, covering marketing, current and new plants, indoor gardening, and women in the workforce. Armitage will deliver two addresses. In his first address, “Who Put Those Naked Ladies in My Garden?,” Wednesday, August 22, 8:30–9:30 a.m., […]

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Solution Center at the 2018 Farwest Show provides information for landscape professionals

By Curt Kipp — Posted July 23, 2018

The 2018 Farwest Show has planned free live mini-sessions with particular interest for landscapers, including both owners and employees. On the Oregon Convention Center show floor, the mini sessions, sponsored by Garden Center and Nursery Management magazines, take place each day during the show. Landscapers will gain knowledge and insights for building and maintaining successful […]

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Solution Center at the 2018 Farwest Show assists nursery growers

By Curt Kipp — Posted July 23, 2018

The 2018 Farwest Show will offer free live mini-sessions designed for the interests of nursery professionals at this year’s Solution Center. On the Oregon Convention Center show floor, the mini sessions, sponsored by Garden Center and Nursery Management magazines, take place each day during the show. Topics covered will give nursery growers solutions and takeaway […]

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Solution Center at the 2018 Farwest Show focuses on greenhouse operations and production

By Curt Kipp — Posted July 23, 2018

The 2018 Farwest Show will present informative free live mini-sessions with special interest for greenhouse growers at the Solution Center on the show floor of the Oregon Convention Center. The mini sessions, sponsored by Garden Center and Nursery Management magazines, take place each day during the show. Topics covered will give greenhouse professionals knowledge and […]

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Solution Center at the 2018 Farwest Show helps garden retail

By Curt Kipp — Posted July 23, 2018

The 2018 Farwest Show will conduct a retail focused series of free live mini- sessions at the Solution Center on the Oregon Convention Center show floor. The informative sessions, sponsored by Garden Center and Nursery Management magazines, take place each day during the show. Topics will cover issues pertinent to garden retail owners and employees. […]

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