We've been busy in the field lately doing summer pruning work. Here are a few video clips of some pruning in action... Pruning Elms: Chon is working his magic in our Triumph Elms. The extra attention he gives each tree really shows. Equipment: Pruning Ladder, 3M Scotch Tape, ARS Telescoping ... READ the POST
SGN Trees at North Central College
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
Summertime in the Nursery
The long days of summer make for perfect tree-growing weather! Summer rain showers, ample sunlight, humid days, rich soil... we can almost watch the trees growing. We have been busy in the field this summer tending to our SGN Trees with lots of pruning & staking work happening in our blocks. The ... 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
June 2020 Notes from the Field
June is off to a great start! Looking back at notes from last spring, May went down in the history books as one of the wettest on record. May 2020 might have it beat! As we transition into summer, we are happy to see some sunshine and dry days to get our field work done. Our Above Ground Holding ... READ the POST
July Notes from the Field
Summer has arrived in the nursery! The trees have been soaking up some sunshine and heat which is adding some good growth and caliper. We are still busy pruning, staking, weeding, spraying, and mowing. Below are a few pics of Honeylocust pruning. We have completed those along with Elms and are onto ... READ the POST
