Welcome to Nursery Country!
The Farwest Show is truly the gateway to Nursery Country. This is your time to engage with other nursery professionals for an entire day, make new friends and gain valuable knowledge to enhance your career and/or business. There will be time for questions and answers, so bring your curiosity!
Choose which tour is right for you!
Cost: $124 per person by July 31; $139 after July 31. Register early — space is limited to 50 per tour.
Location: Bus tours depart from and return to the east entrance to the Oregon Convention Center (MLK Blvd by the Ginkoberry entrance)
Full Day (8am-6pm) includes luxury motor coach transportation, box lunch, beverages and snacks. Please arrive by 7:30am to allow time for check-in, tour will depart at 8am sharp.
No personal vehicles allowed.
Tour 1 – Wholesale Grower Tour
Join us on an exclusive wholesale grower nursery tour through the picturesque Willamette Valley landscapes of Dayton and McMinnville, Oregon. Discover a diverse array of horticultural treasures as we visit renowned nurseries, each with its own unique charm and expertise. Immerse yourself in the beauty and innovation of the Pacific Northwest’s thriving nursery industry, from the expansive field-grown bare-root operation at Bailey Nurseries to the botanical wonders cultivated by Monrovia Nursery. Explore the amazing technology and craft behind tissue-culture plant propagation at North American Plants, and the advancements at Oregon Pride Nurseries, and Robinson Nursery, where passion meets precision in cultivating nature’s finest offerings. Embark on an expedition full of inspiration as we uncover the secrets behind these esteemed nurseries, shaping the future of horticulture one plant at a time.
Destinations:
- Bailey Nurseries – Dayton, Oregon
- Monrovia Nursery – Dayton, Oregon
- North American Plants – McMinnville, Oregon
- Oregon Pride Nurseries – McMinnville, Oregon
- Robinson Nursery – McMinnville, Oregon
Tour 2 – Garden Center Retail Tour
Join us on a tour of five of Oregon’s charming retail garden centers, nestled in the heart of the famed Willamette Valley. Learn how Oregon’s retail nurseries are at the forefront of a burgeoning Agri-tourism industry, helping to contribute nearly $1 billion to the state economy. See how Al’s Garden & Home, Bauman’s Farm and Garden use their unique personalities to offer visitors wine, tasty noshes, fresh farm produce, large scale events and many activities. See how French Prairie Garden, N&M Nursery and Sebright Gardens capture the unique tranquility of their surroundings. Join us for an authentic journey through these beloved retail destinations, where nature’s wonders await at every turn.
Destinations:
- Al’s Garden & Home – Woodburn, Oregon
- Bauman’s Farm and Garden – Gervais, Oregon
- French Prairie Garden – St Paul, Oregon
- N&M Herb Nursery – Hubbard, Oregon
- Sebright Gardens – Salem, Oregon