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
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
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
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
