~ September 12, 2023 As the end of summer draws near, we start to move into "fall mode" at the nursery. It's been a busy summer at the nursery, and we have certainly savored those long summer days and sunshine. Here are some updates on what's been going on lately on the ... READ the POST
SGN Trees in the Landscape
We will post updates here on our SGN Trees in the Landscape ~ August 11, 2023 We had the pleasure of visiting our forestry friends at Western Springs the other day and checked in on a few of our SGN Trees growing around town. They all looked beautiful and seem to be loving their new home! We ... READ the POST
Ornamental Grower’s Association Visits Chicago Botanic Garden
The Ornamental Grower's Association recently held their summer meeting at the Chicago Botanic Garden. The OGA is an exclusive group of Northern Illinois growers who collaborates through the Chicagoland Grows program with the Morton Arboretum and Chicago Botanic Garden to select and grow plants well ... READ the POST
What’s Growing in June at the Nursery
~ June 12, 2023 The month of June is off and growing at the nursery! In the field we have crews split between pruning, staking, weeding, and watering. Despite the ongoing drought across the state, the trees in the field are putting on tremendous growth. We are keeping one crew dedicated to ... READ the POST
Pollinator Week June 19-23
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 19-23, and we wanted to ... READ the POST
Drought Conditions Across Illinois
~ June 11, 2023 "Drought Takes Hold After a Warm and Dry May" ~ Dr. Trent Ford, Illinois State Climatologist Dr. Trent Ford reported on June 5, 2023, "The preliminary statewide average May temperature was 63.7 degrees, 0.4 degrees above the 1991–2020 average and tied for the 46th warmest on ... READ the POST
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