News & Events
2026 Pollinator Event
4/6/2026Midwest Groundcovers
Join us for a morning of guided tours, native plant education, and community connection at Midwest Natural Garden.
Beyond Survival: Planting Medians, Roadways, and Commercial Sites
3/12/2026Meghan 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
Growing Into the New Year: Plant Varieties You’ll Want to Try
1/21/2026Shannon 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
Seasons: Reflections of a Native Plant Enthusiast
4/25/2025Midwest 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.
People, Plants, and Politics
4/25/2025Peter Orum
In this fascinating memoir, Peter Orum discusses the myriad of people who’ve influenced him and those whose lives he’s touched.
Midwest Named Top Workplace
11/14/2024Midwest Groundcovers
Chicago Tribune names Midwest Groundcovers & Midwest Trading winners of the Chicagoland Top Workplaces 2024 Award.
News & Events
2026 Pollinator Event
4/6/2026Midwest GroundcoversJoin us for a morning of guided tours, native plant education, and community connection at Midwest Natural Garden.
Beyond Survival: Planting Medians, Roadways, and Commercial Sites
3/12/2026Meghan KohlmannRoadside, 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
Growing Into the New Year: Plant Varieties You’ll Want to Try
1/21/2026Shannon McEnerneyThe 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
Seasons: Reflections of a Native Plant Enthusiast
4/25/2025Midwest GroundcoversIn 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.
People, Plants, and Politics
4/25/2025Peter OrumIn this fascinating memoir, Peter Orum discusses the myriad of people who’ve influenced him and those whose lives he’s touched.
Midwest Named Top Workplace
11/14/2024Midwest GroundcoversChicago Tribune names Midwest Groundcovers & Midwest Trading winners of the Chicagoland Top Workplaces 2024 Award.