News & Events
2026 Winter Webinars
11/13/2025byMidwest Groundcovers
Check back for our 2026 Winter Webinars schedule!
Read moreBridging the Gap: How Growers Can Elevate Design Integrity in Built Landscapes
9/12/2025byMatt Dingeldein, Affiliate ASLA, and Christa Orum-Keller, ASLA
Landscape projects often lose design integrity when growers are brought in too late—leading to unavailable plants, rushed substitutions, and compromised outcomes. Early conversations lead to stronger plant palettes, fewer installation challenges, and landscapes that more faithfully achieve their original vision.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 moreNews & Events
2026 Winter Webinars
11/13/2025byMidwest Groundcovers
Check back for our 2026 Winter Webinars schedule!
Read moreBridging the Gap: How Growers Can Elevate Design Integrity in Built Landscapes
9/12/2025byMatt Dingeldein, Affiliate ASLA, and Christa Orum-Keller, ASLA
Landscape projects often lose design integrity when growers are brought in too late—leading to unavailable plants, rushed substitutions, and compromised outcomes. Early conversations lead to stronger plant palettes, fewer installation challenges, and landscapes that more faithfully achieve their original vision.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