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Native Plants for Roadways: Tough, Resilient, and Built for the Midwest
4/10/2026byMandy Komes-Leifheit
Roadway landscapes present some of the most difficult growing conditions for plants.
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2026 Pollinator Event
4/6/2026byMidwest Groundcovers
Join us for a morning of guided tours, native plant education, and community connection at Midwest Natural Garden.
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Beyond Survival: Planting Medians, Roadways, and Commercial Sites
3/12/2026byMeghan Kohlmann
Roadside, municipal, and commercial landscapes are some of the more difficult environments to work in due to the array of challenges that come with being in an urban setting.Â
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Growing Into the New Year: Plant Varieties You’ll Want to Try
1/21/2026byShannon McEnerney
The beginning of a year is a time for refresh and renewal, new year’s resolutions, maybe a fresh new layer of snow – and new plants! Â
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Seasons: Reflections of a Native Plant Enthusiast
4/25/2025byMidwest Groundcovers
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.
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People, Plants, and Politics
4/25/2025byPeter Orum
In this fascinating memoir, Peter Orum discusses the myriad of people who’ve influenced him and those whose lives he’s touched.
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Midwest Named Top Workplace
11/14/2024byMidwest Groundcovers
Chicago Tribune names Midwest Groundcovers & Midwest Trading winners of the Chicagoland Top Workplaces 2024 Award.
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Native Plants for Roadways: Tough, Resilient, and Built for the Midwest
4/10/2026byMandy Komes-Leifheit
Roadway landscapes present some of the most difficult growing conditions for plants.
Read more2026 Pollinator Event
4/6/2026byMidwest Groundcovers
Join us for a morning of guided tours, native plant education, and community connection at Midwest Natural Garden.
Read moreBeyond Survival: Planting Medians, Roadways, and Commercial Sites
3/12/2026byMeghan Kohlmann
Roadside, municipal, and commercial landscapes are some of the more difficult environments to work in due to the array of challenges that come with being in an urban setting.Â
Read moreGrowing Into the New Year: Plant Varieties You’ll Want to Try
1/21/2026byShannon McEnerney
The beginning of a year is a time for refresh and renewal, new year’s resolutions, maybe a fresh new layer of snow – and new plants! Â
Read moreSeasons: Reflections of a Native Plant Enthusiast
4/25/2025byMidwest Groundcovers
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.
Read morePeople, Plants, and Politics
4/25/2025byPeter Orum
In this fascinating memoir, Peter Orum discusses the myriad of people who’ve influenced him and those whose lives he’s touched.
Read moreMidwest Named Top Workplace
11/14/2024byMidwest Groundcovers
Chicago Tribune names Midwest Groundcovers & Midwest Trading winners of the Chicagoland Top Workplaces 2024 Award.
Read more