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

We will once again have some great Field Direct Specials on trees delivered or picked up by May 15, 2010.  A few on the list are: 3.5" & 12-14' clump Autumn Blaze Maple 2"-4" Deborah & Emerald Lustre Norway Maple 2"-3.5" Red Sunset & October Glory Red Maple 3" State Street ... READ the POST

Here are just a few of the new trees we will be harvesting next spring...Crimson Spire Oak & Fairview Flame Maple Clumps ... READ the POST

We are proud to annouce our 3rd Annual Green Legacy Project™ this fall in Grundy County.   Trees provide value to our communities in many ways.  From providing habitat for wildlife, to shading our homes, to producing oxygen for our environment, or beautifying our landscape ... READ the POST

We harvested our first crop of grapes last weekend from our vineyard on our family farm.  Becky's brother planted a 2 acre vineyard 3 seasons ago, and we got the first sizeable crop this year.  We harvested enough white wine grapes to get a batch started in the Wine Pod (a very cool machine that ... READ the POST