On a gorgeous back-to-school fall day, I went back to college! This time it wasn't as a student or a parent, I was checking in on a multi-year project on campus where several of our SGN trees are growing. We have been growing trees for North Central College since 2017 as they have been pursuing ... READ the POST
The Catalpa Canopy of Carbon Hill
“We have honored and built on our past in order to take care of our future, to teach others to love what is their own, and to enjoy the small village particularly in civic minded events in our community park. The catalpas are a symbol of all that.” - Michele Micetich, President of Carbon Hill ... READ the POST
2020 Tree Planting Video!
Our annual tree planting video is up! We had a beautiful stretch of weather this year to get everything planted. Thanks to our great crew for all of their hard work, especially with all of the extra complications worrying about COVID-19. We loved having our son Joey home to help out and a special ... READ the POST
Celebrating OAKtober
Did you know that in Illinois October is Oak Awareness Month? AKA OAKtober as designated by Gov. Bruce Rauner a few years ago. To celebrate, we would like to feature a few of our favorite new Oak hybrids here at the nursery.For more on OAKtober, you can also check out this link from the Morton ... READ the POST
“Roots to Reality”
The Ornamental Grower's Association is proud to present "Roots to Reality" as part of the education track at the iLandscape Show. As an OGA member & grower, Becky Thomas will be moderating this exciting panel of experts from around the Green Industry."Diversity" in the Green Industry is a hot ... READ the POST
