Greenhouses

Researchers look at thermal weed control

By Peter Szymczak — Posted March 15, 2017

Researchers look to control weeds in greenhouse propagation systems with steam and hot water

Houses of hope and promise

By Leigh Geschwill — Posted April 1, 2016

Greenhouses make the green industry go ’round

Oregon launches loan program for young farmers

By Curt Kipp — Posted April 25, 2014

Demographic tides are moving farmers, as a group, in an older direction. The average U.S. farmer is now 59.6 years old — up from 57.5 in 2007 and 54.9 in 2002. Oregon is not immune to this trend; in fact, Oregon farmers are, on average, even older. It’s a trend that state officials and industry leaders […]

Extension workshop on April 29 to cover biological controls

By Curt Kipp — Posted April 18, 2014

For those interested in using biological control to manage pests in the greenhouse or nursery, Oregon State University will be hosting an all-day program titled Bugs in the System from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29 at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center (15210 NE Miley Rd., Aurora, Ore.). Those attending will learn […]

1-866-INVADER’s Greatest Hits

By Curt Kipp — Posted April 15, 2014

It takes many eyes to spot all the invasive pests, plants and pathogens that might possibly come into Oregon and cause damage. That’s why, 15 years ago, the founders of the Oregon Invasive Species Council decided to enlist the public’s help. They set up a hotline at 1-866-INVADER, where people could call in and report […]

Travel firm organizing nursery tour of Brazil

By Curt Kipp — Posted April 9, 2014

CORRECTION: Initially this post listed the incorrect year for the tour. The tour will be taking place Oct. 19–28, 2014. We apologize for any inconvenience. Anglatin Travel Ltd. is organizing a guided and hosted tour of Brazil for nursery professionals this coming October. The group will visit nurseries, botanical gardens, flower markets, greenhouses, rain forests, […]

EPA proposes new pesticide rules

By Curt Kipp — Posted April 8, 2014

For the first time in 20 years, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed new worker protection standards for the application of pesticides. These new rules would apply on farms, forests, nurseries and greenhouses, and would cover workers who handle and apply pesticides, as well as those who handle treated products. “The EPA and the […]

Anna Ball on the future of horticulture

By Curt Kipp — Posted October 30, 2012

Anna Ball spoke to the Oregon Association of Nurseries Retail and Greenhouse Chapter last week about current and future trends in horticulture. We have compiled several of the highlights from her speech into a video, which you can view right here:

Anna Ball speaking tonight in Wilsonville

By Curt Kipp — Posted October 22, 2012

Green industry people in Portland, western Oregon and southwest Washington have an opportunity tonight (Monday, Oct. 22) to hear the insights of Anna Ball, who happens to be the president and CEO of Ball Horticultural Company. She will speaking at tonight’s meeting of the Oregon Association of Nurseries’ Retail and Greenhouse Chapter, which will be […]

Anna Ball to speak on green industry trends

By Curt Kipp — Posted October 16, 2012

Members of the Oregon Association of Nurseries have a rare opportunity coming up to hear from one of the most significant figures in the nursery and greenhouse industry. Anna Ball, president and CEO of Ball Horticultural Company, will speak on “Upcoming Industry Trends and Horticultural Developments” at the next dinner meeting of the Retail and […]