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Our Tree of the Month for September: Maples 🍁

Our Tree of the Month for September: Maples 🍁

In our nursery, Maples are a cornerstone of our work and a true symbol of resilience and beauty. From the stately shade of the State Street Maple to the fiery brilliance of Autumn Blaze, these trees bring year-round interest:

🌱 Spring – fresh buds and one of the first trees to flower...important for emerging pollinators!
☀️ Summer – cooling shade on hot days
🍂 Fall – unmatched fall color...golds, oranges, reds, and even purples
❄️ Winter – striking bark and pretty silhouettes

We grow nearly 20 varieties of Acer (both single and multi-stem forms) with fall colors ranging from glowing yellows to fiery reds.

While many think of Maple as “one-size-fits-all,” we know the diversity within this genus is something truly special. 🌳

Which Maple is your favorite? Comment below!

It’s almost here! Our Leaf by Leaf Bookclub meet

It’s almost here! Our Leaf by Leaf Bookclub meets this Friday, September 12. 🌿

Haven’t started reading yet? That’s ok! If you want to grab a copy, it’s a quick read and a great audiobook. OR, simply join us for an evening of thoughtful conversation and community!

Event Details
📅 Date: Friday, September 12
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Spring Grove Nursery Office or Virtual via GoogleMeet (link in bio)
📖 Reading: The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Why Serviceberry?

Robin Wall Kimmerer weaves together Indigenous wisdom and scientific study to explore what nature teaches us about reciprocity and community.

Link in bio to RSVP to join us in person or virtually. Are you coming? Comment below!

Summer Intern Spotlight: Colin Collet 🌳 Favor

Summer Intern Spotlight: Colin Collet

🌳 Favorite Tree: Honeylocust

🌳 Favorite Nursery Task: Delivering & Planting local trees

🌳 Least Favorite Task: Watering 💦

🌳 School & Major: Junior at UW–Platteville, Civil Engineering

Colin is another local college intern whose brother, Christopher, has also worked at the nursery. Much like the rest of his family, Colin is a runner! 🏃 He’s enjoyed taking field trips, delivering and planting local trees, and spending time working with friends.

It’s been so fun to watch him grow up and join the team on the farm this summer! 🌱

#InternSpotlight #TreeInterns #FutureGrowers #TreeNursery #Honeylocust #FarmCrew #NextGenGrowers #TreeFarmLife #NurseryLife #SummerOnTheFarm

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