We started planting trees for Arbor Day with local schools 20 years ago 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 has continued ever since. Every spring we plant at MVK Grade School along with ... 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
Come Visit Us This Fall!
We have a busy fall ahead in the nursery, but also out & about in the industry! Come join us this fall at one of these events we will be hosting, sponsoring, or attending: American Hort & ILCA Landscape Operations Tour, Sept 30-Oct 1, ... READ the POST
IAA Nursery Tour – Talking About Redpointe Red Maple
Last week we hosted the IL Arborist Assoc for their November meeting. It was a beautiful day to walk around the nursery & talk about trees! We had a great turnout of local arborists & foresters who all came out to the field to learn about trees and see what's new in the nursery. Thanks to ... READ the POST
