~ June 1, 2025 The month of June settles us into a summer routine here at the nursery. Our days are spent pruning & staking trees and tending to farmland maintenance. Each year we are always surprised by how quickly we find ourselves in June! With the changing of the seasons come changes ... READ the POST
Pollinator Week June 16-22
~ June 1, 2025 Our farm is in full bloom, and the bees and butterflies are buzzing with excitement. During the spring and summer months we see lots of pollinator activity here on the farm, from the trees in our fields to the garden and flowers at our home. Pollinator Week is coming up, June ... READ the POST
Introducing Leaf by Leaf: A Book Club Rooted in Community & Nature
Join us for the kick off of our new Book Club on Summer Solstice June 20, 2025 As the seasons shift, we invite you to slow down, connect, and dive into a great book. We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Leaf by Leaf, a book club inspired by the rhythms of nature, the power of storytelling, ... READ the POST
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn: A 36-Hour Tree Tour of NYC
~ May 20, 2025 This past weekend, Becky and I took a last-minute whirlwind trip to New York City to catch the final showing of Idina Menzel’s Redwood on Broadway! To mark the occasion, we decided it was only fitting to center our entire trip around trees, parks, and urban forestry. This was our ... READ the POST
Sales Yard is Stocked for the Season!
Our SGN above ground sales yard is stocked with beautiful trees fresh dug from our fields this spring! As crews move through the field and harvest, another crew follows behind and moves the trees into either our staging area for loading or the SGN Sales Yard. The process involves lots of tractors, ... READ the POST
Tree of the Month: Crabapples
~ May 1, 2025 Spring is putting on a show, and our Tree of the Month is right at the center of it: Crabapples! These ornamental favorites light up the landscape with vibrant blooms, colorful fruit, and year-round charm. Whether in a backyard, parkway, or public space, Crabapples are a reliable ... READ the POST