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In April of 2023, we lost our dear friend and former colleague Trish Beckjord to pancreatic cancer. In the year that followed, in cooperation with Trish’s family and The Conservation Foundation, Midwest Groundcovers worked to make Trish’s wish to publish…
Events
Don’t miss our Pollinator Event on Thursday, June 20th.
Company Updates
St. Charles, IL (April 21, 2024) – Midwest Groundcovers proudly announces the promotion of Nikki Melin to the position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing. With an illustrious career spanning over 15 years at Midwest Groundcovers, Nikki has seamlessly…
Company Updates
St. Charles, IL (October 17, 2023) – Midwest Groundcovers is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul R. Pirkle to the position of President. Paul brings extensive experience in executive leadership, sales team training, and business operations to Midwest from…
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Sedges seem to be creeping into our landscape palettes, designs, and gardens as we discover their
versatility and utility as ground-covering plants.
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A Memoir by Peter Orum In this fascinating memoir, Peter Orum discusses the myriad of people who’ve influenced him and those whose lives he’s touched; the plants that have formed the very foundation of his career in horticulture; and the…
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The Kane County Farm Bureau recently expanded its pollinator rain garden located on their grounds along Randall Road in St. Charles.
Company Updates
Meet Nikki Melin, sales operation manager, Midwest Groundcovers Nikki Melin is sales operations manager at Midwest Groundcovers, the Illinois nursery that celebrated 50 years in business in 2019. In addition, Nikki joined the Illinois Green Industry Association’s board of directors…
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Although spring is the star season for plant sales, fall presents unique growth opportunities. Late-season programs can reduce pressure on spring production and labor allocation for growers.
Industry Updates
Natural Garden Natives® has partnered with HOMEGROWN NATIONAL PARK® to support their mission to encourage the regeneration of biodiversity and ecosystem function one person at a time. Homegrown National Park® is an organization founded by Doug Tallamy and Michelle Alfandari….
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