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Farwest Show showcases best new plants and trends

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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 […]

Farwest Show speakers talk about woody breeding and boxwood blight

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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: […]

The next generation of green minds

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Seed Your Future launches BLOOM!, a vibrant national campaign which packages a discovery quiz, short videos and a library of educational materials from Scholastic that even businesses can use Retailers and wholesale businesses alike know that launching a new marketing campaign comes standard with a certain number of uncertainties. Will your audience like your message? […]

Native tree selections for urban shade

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Approximately 80 percent of the population of the United States now lives in urban environments where trees are both beloved — and imperiled. Estimates are that urban environments are home to 77 percent of invasive species introduced for horticulture and 13 percent for forestry. Species such as Callery pear (Pyrus calleryana) and Norway maple (Acer platanoides) […]

Member Profile: Hopper Bros.

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Listings on Nursery Guide 2018 Show booth: #12010, #12012, #12014 Founded: 1973 by Denny and Doug Hopper Key people: Denny and Joni Hopper, managing owners. Known for: Conifers, Christmas trees, pumpkins and farming crops Head office: 33285 S. Barlow Road, Woodburn, Oregon 97071-8715 Contact: 503-651-2493 sales@hopperbros.com www.hopperbros.com   The Farwest Show is widely known as a truly […]

Solution Center at the 2018 Farwest Show assists nursery growers

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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 […]

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

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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 […]

Farwest Show speakers talk about organic trees and impact of gene crop spraying

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At the 2018 Farwest Show, August 22-24, in Portland, Oregon, nursery growers will hear from two industry experts on topics with environmental implications. Steve Black of Raemelton Farm will speak about his experience as owner and operator of the first U.S. nursery to sell USDA Certified Organic trees. In a separate talk, Dr. Hannah Mathers […]

July 2018

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Growers can read about the pros and cons of creating a display garden for buyers to explore on site, or check out the colorful varieties of Agastache which are becoming a perennial favorite in this month’s Digger issue.  Plus, the Farwest show is almost here! Explore the Farwest Show New Variety Showcase insert to see the latest […]