We are proud to be hosting the IGIA H.O.P.E Program students to our nursery on October 17! The program is making a resurgence this year after a hiatus of several years in the green industry. The mission of the program is to "provide students with an opportunity to experience the Illinois Green ... READ the POST
New Fall Counts are In!
We have been busy counting & measuring out in the field and we are pleased to report that the numbers don't lie... we have a great crop of trees ready to plug in to your fall or spring equations! We found terrific growth in the field on many varieties. But at the same time, the demand for trees ... READ the POST
J. Frank Schmidt Nursery Visit
While on vacation out west this summer, we were able to stop in for a visit to one of our favorite suppliers J. Frank Schmidt Nursery near Portland, Oregon.It’s always a treat to see our next crops of trees in the beginning stages. Everything looks beautiful & innovative as always in their ... READ the POST
Getting Ready for Fall!
What a beautiful summer it has been in the nursery. The weather has been perfect for growing trees - timely rains, nice temps, plenty of sunshine... our fields looks great! Most of our initial pruning work is done. We are going back now and putting the finishing touches on some blocks of trees for ... READ the POST
IGIA Summer Conference Retreat
The IGIA Summer Conference Retreat to Galena was a lovely few days! Several members made the trip to the rolling hills of northern Illinois for some fun in the sun, on the golf course and at a local winery. At the annual meeting current IGIA President Becky Thomas passed on the gavel to the new ... READ the POST
July 2018 Notes from the Field
The nursery is growing along nicely as the summer sets in! Timely rains coupled with some good heat help the trees push along on their new growth. Our summer field work of pruning & staking is going well. We are very happy with the structure & growth that is coming on our new crop of trees ... READ the POST
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