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You are here: Home / Issues / December 2015

December 2015

By Peter Szymczak — Posted December 1, 2015

Digger_201512_cover-250x325pxDigger’s ultimate issue for 2015 takes a look ahead at the future of hydrangeas.

The next wave of hydrangeas promises an ever-expanding field of rebloomers in exciting new colors and petal shapes. Download a PDF of this article

Other articles in the December issue include:

  • Our gift is stewardship: OAN President Leigh Geschwill stresses the importance of being good stewards — not only of our land and natural resources, but also our community. Download a PDF of this article
  • Preserving a collector’s dream: The Clematis collection amassed by Brewster Rogerson lives on, thanks to the support of numerous volunteers and donors. Download a PDF of this article
  • Are branded programs for you? These eight questions will help growers weigh the advantages and risks of growing branded plants. Download a PDF of this article
  • Rules of employee engagement: Disengaged employees represent a lost business opportunity, but change is possible through these five action items. Download a PDF of this article
  • Living in the land of mosses: Gain a newfound appreciation for one of the Pacific Northwest’s most opportunistic plants.  Download a PDF of this article
  • The debate on the minimum wage: If the price of labor in Oregon continues to escalate well beyond other states, the nursery industry will be at a disadvantage. Download a PDF of this article

You can also read this month’s flipbook edition of Digger (Flash required; fast connection recommended). Please send your comments on the issue to editor Curt Kipp at ckipp@oan.org.

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About Peter Szymczak

Peter Szymczak is the publications manager at the Oregon Association of Nurseries. He writes for and designs Digger magazine.

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