Into The Future
“It all starts with the customers.”
“Det hele starter med kunderne.”
-Peter Orum, Midwest Companies Founder
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People, Plants, and Politics
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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2025 Winter Webinars
Join us for our 2025 Winter Webinar Series, running from January through March!
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Midwest Named Top Workplace
Chicago Tribune names Midwest Groundcovers & Midwest Trading winners of the Chicagoland Top Workplaces 2024 Award. November 14, 2024 – Midwest Groundcovers and Midwest Trading (The Midwest Companies) have been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by the Chicago Tribune….
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Let Your Perennials Stand Tall This Fall
With winter approaching, most individuals are tempted to tidy their landscapes by cutting back their perennials– but what if I told you your garden hasn’t lived out it’s fullest potential just yet?
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Horticultural Industries Leadership Award – Christa Orum-Keller
The path home to Midwest Groundcovers was never a straight line for Christa Orum-Keller. However, once there, her passion for native, sustainable planting and interpersonal collaboration would drive the company and influence the industry in new directions.
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Why Do We Use Native Plants?
Native plants are functional & low maintenance.Native plants support a healthy ecosystem.Native plants are beautiful! Information compiled by Nikki Melin and Shannon McEnerney of Midwest Groundcovers How to Support Native BeesProvide pollen and nectar sources – they are used for…
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Native Garden Design Principles for Success
“What makes any landscape or any visual image appealing?”
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Plants Underutilized by Landscape Professionals
Carex is a genus that can be overwhelming, due to the sheer number of species. One of the top performers in our Carex Classroom is Carex shortiana, or Short’s Sedge.
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Seasons: Reflections of a Native Plant Enthusiast
In cooperation with Trish’s family and The Conservation Foundation, Midwest Groundcovers worked to make Trish’s wish to publish her writings from the Native News into book form come true.
