Our first load of liners arrived yesterday! They look great & we are waiting for the rest before planting begins.  We will try digging this afternoon - spring is here! ... READ the POST

Click here to view our new March 2010 Video Availability. See you again in April! ... READ the POST

Here is a link to a new video tour of the nursery. Check it out... Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.   ... READ the POST

The Society of Municipal Arborists has announced it's 2010 Urban Tree of the Year - Cercis canadensis (Eastern Redbud). This adaptable tree won the votes of arborists, foresters, & green industry professionals from around the country. Trees chosen must prove to be hardy & adaptable to a wide ... READ the POST

We are proud to be sponsoring the IGIA Pro-Hort Symposium Feb 15 & 16 in East Peoria. It looks like a great line up of topics & speakers. We hope can join us! Here's a link for more info...  ... READ the POST

Although Jamie does make a great "Tree Model" in most of our nursery pictures, I am referring to the "long & lean" tree varieties in these pictures. For projects that require a narrow specimen, consider these two great choices. The Crimson Spire Oak is a J. Frank Schmidt Nursery introduction. It ... READ the POST