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March 2016

By Peter Szymczak — Posted March 1, 2016

Digger_201603-cover_250x302pxDiscover the market-tested plants that are finding renewed life through varietal improvement.

From repeat-blooming hydrangeas to hardier, more colorful echinaceas, improved versions of tried-and-true garden classics are re-exciting interest — and sales — among retailers, landscapers and home gardeners. Download a PDF of this article

Other topics featured in the March issue include:

The chicken or the egg?: OAN President Leigh Geschwill discusses the economic dilemma posed by raising Oregon’s minimum wage. Download a PDF of this article

Essential tips for marketing to Millennials: To reach this key consumer audience, businesses must appreciate its unique attributes and craft messages that stand out on social media. Download a PDF of this article

McPheeters Turf Inc.: This second-generation, family-owned-and-operated farm specializes in turf grass and plants that thrive in Central Oregon’s high desert climate. Download a PDF of this article

A biological introduction to cyanobacterial mats: Get the facts on the slimy green growth that plagues nursery container yards. Download a PDF of this article

The promise of spring: Spring heralds the return of busy times, baseball and a new election cycle. Download a PDF of this article

You can read this month’s complete flipbook edition of Digger (Flash required; fast connection recommended). Send 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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