June 2015

A pollen-dusted bee luxuriates on a squash flower. Pollinators need to forage on a diverse palette of plants — flowering trees and shrubs, herbs and edible plants — for a healthy diet. Photo by Melissabees.com.

The cover story of the June 2015 issue of Digger magazine buzzes with a broad palette of bee-friendly plants to benefit pollinators — and ultimately humans. Download a copy of this article (PDF)

• Preserving precious water: Growers put a variety of practices into place to save this valuable resource. Download a copy of this article (PDF)
• Meet the Leader — Treda McCaw: Multiple committee and chapter posts make this sales associate at Kramer’s Nursery one of the OAN’s most active members. Download a copy of this article (PDF)
• Attracting hummingbirds — and customers: Certain plants can act like magnets for hummingbirds, and where they fly, gardeners flock, too. Download a copy of this article (PDF)
• See and learn far more at Farwest: The 2015 Farwest Show offers more experts, seminars and new learning opportunities than ever. Download a copy of this article (PDF)
• Father’s Day reflections: Nurseryman (and OAN President) Mike Coleman talks about the responsibilities that come along with his “number one job” — being a dad. Download a copy of this article (PDF)
• Preventing the water wars before they begin: OAN Executive Director Jeff Stone warns about the impending water crisis. Download a copy of this article (PDF)
• Saving a rare Oregon native: Finding the best way to propagate Astragalus peckii (aka Peck’s milkvetch) is necessary for the plant’s survival. Download a copy of this article (PDF)