~ October 10, 2024 Everyone loves watching the leaves change in autumn and observing the variety of colors that nature unveils from its mostly green summer canopy. Due to its symbolic essence, this seasonal transformation has inspired many artists to create amazing poetry, such as “Nothing Gold ... READ the POST
It’s OAKtober at SGN Trees!
October is Oak Awareness Month, or OAKtober, in Illinois. Officially declared in 2015 by our state, OAKtober was created to recognize the importance of oak trees and the growing concerns about the rapid decline in oak tree population in our communities. According to the Chicago Region Tree ... READ the POST
Fall Planting in the Nursery – Evergreens & Filter Strips
~ September 10, 2024 Fall is a great time for planting, and at SGN Trees we just finished planting our new evergreen crop and our grass filter strips. Here is a little info about each of those processes: Grass Filter Strips: Caring for our soil is a top priority on this 6th generation farm. ... READ the POST
New SGN Field Inventory Report
~ September 9, 2024 We recently completed our field inventory for the upcoming Fall 2024 & Spring 2025 seasons. Every year in August, we do a comprehensive field inventory - measuring & counting every tree in the nursery. Several species will continue to caliper up throughout the fall, so ... READ the POST
Oregon Nursery Production Tour 2024
~ August 6, 2024 Each spring, we plant tree liners which get their start in the fields at our nursery suppliers in Oregon. As part of our production schedule, we try to visit these nurseries periodically. On our farm, we are always comparing the quality, size and overall consistency of the newly ... READ the POST
What’s Growing in June at the Nursery
~ June 7, 2024 The month of June is off and growing here at the nursery! In the field we have crews split between pruning, staking, weeding, and watering. Despite a wet and early start to the Spring, the weather this season has been beautiful so far! The main focus of our pruning these past few ... READ the POST
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