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
April at Spring Grove Nursery
~April 16, 2023 As I start to write this, we are half way through the month. What a whirlwind it has been so far! We hit the ground running with tree planting, and finished getting our new crop planted by April 11 in record time. Planting soil conditions were optimal, and we are receiving some ... READ the POST
* VIDEO * Planting SGN Trees
Through research, experience, and evaluations we are always looking for the best tree species to plant in the nursery. Our long standing relationships in the industry help us stay on top of the latest plant developments. Some of the nurseries we work with on our starting liner stock are J. Frank ... READ the POST
August in the Nursery – Summer 2022
This summer has been full of growth & change for us, both in the nursery and at home. Out in the field, our trees have been growing along nicely. Some species have even received a second pruning! The growth seems to be right on schedule to little bit more than average. We will be starting a new ... READ the POST
Illinois Climate Services Summit Sept 7 & 8 – GROWER INPUT NEEDED!!!
Illinois State Climatologist, Trent Ford, has requested input from our industry regarding how we use weather/climate data in our operations. His office, along with regional USDA, National Weather Service, and other stakeholders are leading a Climate Services Summit this fall. They will discuss ... READ the POST
Planting for the Future! Our 2020 Tree Planting is in the Ground!
Planting for the Future! Our 2020 Tree Planting is in the Ground! We took advantage of the perfect weather and got all of our new liners planted this past week. We planted our 21st crop last week as we celebrate moving forward into the next 20 years of growing. Everything planted perfectly, and ... READ the POST