As tree growers and lovers of nature, Arbor Day holds a special place in our hearts! Twenty-one 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
Welcome Northeast Municipal Foresters (NEMF) to Gather at the Grove!
UPDATE 11-17-23 We had a great day hosting the Illinois Arborist Association NEMF group and friends to our farm yesterday! Our SGN and iTrees.com teams got to talk trees and bring everyone on a field tour to share how we do things here on the farm! We loved getting to catch up with old friends ... READ the POST
Illinois Arborist Association Annual Conference Nov 7 & 8
We are looking forward to another great IAA Annual Conference this fall! This year marks the 41st IAA Annual Conference & Trade Show at the Tinley Park Convention Center. The SGN Trees Team will be attending so make sure to stop by our booth and talk TREES with us! We always enjoy connecting ... READ the POST
Pollinators Through the Seasons
Summer is in full bloom, and the bees and butterflies are buzzing with excitement. During the 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. It was recently Pollinator Week, put on by the Pollinator Partnership, ... READ the POST
The Importance of Knowing Your Grower
Do you know your grower and how they grow your trees? It is important to understand the tree growing process so that you can make the best decisions on purchasing, both in-season and for forecasting. We will show you from start to finish what goes into growing our SGN Trees. Take a tour with us ... READ the POST
Spring Grove Nursery Welcomes Illinois Arborists!
TOUR RESCHEDULED FOR NOV 14: We are proud to announce the fall NEMF meeting will be held at Spring Grove Nursery! We invite arborists & foresters to join us Nov 14 in the field. A nursery tour from 10am-12pm will be followed by lunch. We will show the tree growing process from start to ... READ the POST
