~ May 12, 2023 The month of May is off to a busy start at the nursery! We finished harvesting both deciduous and evergreen trees in the field. Our SGN Team has also finished pulling trees in from the field to our above ground sales & shipping yards. We are still in the middle of shipping out ... READ the POST
From Food Desert to Food Forest
Last month we joined the Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI) and Eden Restoration Project in planting a food forest at Twin City Park in Waukegan, IL! When we heard about this project we knew we wanted to participate, and we were able to supply potted Apple, Serviceberry, and Redbud trees to be ... READ the POST
A Tree Grows in Franklin Park
Last week we were invited up to Franklin Park, Illinois for the dedication of the new John Mazur Arboretum by our friend and arborist for the village, Andy Smolen. Andy has been a partner with SGN for over fourteen years now, growing Franklin Park and creating green spaces all throughout the ... READ the POST
Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI)
At SGN Trees, we are proud to be one of partner nurseries working to restore the Chicago region's urban forest through the Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI). CRTI is a partnership of communities, individuals, organizations, green industry, businesses, and governments working together to ... READ the POST
Planting Peace in the Mamie-Till Mobley Garden
In the spirit of peace & forgiveness a garden is growing in the West Woodlawn neighborhood of Chicago. Yesterday on the anniversary of Emmett Till’s death, we were able to plant hope in the new Mamie Till-Mobley Forgiveness Garden just steps from the home she raised her son Emmett. All paths ... READ the POST
