~ June 20, 2025 UPDATE!!! Five years after planting, the Catalpa grove in Carbon Hill is thriving. The young Northern Catalpas we planted in 2020 have taken root, growing tall and full under the watchful presence of their twisted elders. Their broad, heart-shaped leaves now cast generous shade ... READ the POST
Celebrate Arbor Day & Earth Day with SGN Trees!
As tree growers and lovers of nature, Arbor Day holds a special place in our hearts! Twenty-two years ago we started planting trees with local schools when our daughter was a youngster at MVK Grade School. We had so much fun planting with the kids & teaching them about trees that the tradition ... READ the POST
The Benefits of Trees
At SGN Trees, we grow healthy trees, deep roots, and strong communities. With deep roots in the local community, we are always looking for opportunities to share our knowledge and passion for trees when needed. The benefits of trees are countless. Here are some facts we have gathered up over the ... READ the POST
Partners in Community Forestry Conference Wrap-Up
~ December 21, 2024 Earlier this season we attended the Partners in Community Forestry Conference put on by the Arbor Day Foundation in Chicago! We had a great time learning from tree champions, networking with industry leaders, and exploring the Old Chicago Post Office Rooftop Meadow. After the ... READ the POST
Kids Planting Trees
Our SGN kids love tree planting season! We had fun in the field getting dirty. Our nephews & nieces are experts on the tree planter and pros at finding worms in the soil. Our granddaughter Fern gets right in on the action, too. She loves catching up to the big kids and putting worms with each ... 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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