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March 6-14th, 2010
Midwest Groundcovers partners with Grant & Power for Chicago Flower and Garden Show
Midwest Groundcovers’s customer Grant & Power Landscaping partnered with ILCA to create a behind the scenes look into the academy awards of landscaping. The exhibit, We would like to thank the academy, showcased a series of vignettes of what you would see backstage at a theater. “We had a theater area with seats and curtain, an idea area with scripts and a director’s chair, a set design area with a stage backdrop and ladder, and a costume and makeup area—that’s where the boxwood with wigs and hats came in,” according to Kathy Richardson, Marketing Coordinator with Grant and Power.
Midwest Groundcovers supports the effort by donating our fabulous Buxus ‘Northern Charm’ shrubs, shown in the photo. Congratulations to Grant & Power and ILCA on a successful showing of their talents and commitment to the industry. |
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February 10, 2010
Midwest Companies raise funds for Haitian relief
The Midwest Companies employees raised $1,050.00 for the American Red Cross to help with the Haitian relief efforts. Peter Orum challenged employees to raise the money by personally matching all funds that were raised. In total, the American Red Cross received a check for $2,100.00. Learn more about our support of charities in this Press Release.
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December 15, 2009
New 2010 Plant List
Many new plants have been added to our product line for 2010. Rubus calycinoides, Hydrangea arborescens Incrediball™ and Lobelia ‘Monet Moment’ are just a few plants to entice you to view a complete new plant list for 2010. For those working with extensive green roof projects we have many new sedum in a smaller plug size as well as mixed species plugs and sod flats of sedum. Our list of new plants is also located on pages 9-10 of our 2010 Trade List. Please call customer service at 847-742-1790 to inquire about availability on your favorite new selections. |
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November 16, 2009
Midwest Groundcovers Hosts ICN Pro Exam
Congratulations to our newest ICN Pros at Midwest Groundcovers! Nikki Melin, Herman Tiedeman and Judy Kloese all earned their certifications in Perennials. Eighteen candidates from around the state took the exam at our St. Charles nursery on October 16th. Click here for a complete list of industry professionals who passed the ICN Pro Exam.
ICN Pro (Illinois Certified Nursery Professional) is a voluntary certification program sponsored by the IGIA. The next exam will be held at the Mid-Am Trade Show on Friday morning, January 22, 2010. Application forms and more information are available at www.illinoisgreen.net/icnpro.html. Are you up to the challenge?
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November 11, 2009
Midwest Companies Raise Money for Local Charities
In these extremely challenging times, individual and family needs for shelter, family services, clothing and food are growing exponentially.
Each year Midwest Groundcovers and Midwest Trading raise money for local charities. Over the last six years, we have raised a total of $10,873.94 for local charities with the help of dedicated staff and local business partners. The charities we are supporting this year are Hesed House in Aurora, IL and Hope Haven in DeKalb, IL.
The 2009 Charity Committee members are Julia Kelly from Midwest Groundcovers and Crystal Brown from Midwest Trading. For more information please visit our blog at http://2009holidaycharities.blogspot.com and read the press release, Midwest Groundcovers increases fundraising for Hesed House, Hope Haven.
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November 5, 2009
Midwest Groundcovers Adopts A Highway
Midwest Groundcovers, LLC is now participating in the Adopt-A-Highway program that is run by the Illinois Department of Transportation. The stretch of highway that has been adopted is on Route 25 in St. Charles from the Midwest Groundcovers facility south to Army Trail Road. We are responsible for cleaning the highway a minimum of four times a year for a two year period.
The Midwest Groundcovers employees who are participating are: Cara Teuber, Catalino Mendoza, Francisco Castillo, Heather Davis, Herman Tiedeman, Jennifer Wilson, Julia Kelly, Kevin McGowen, Mary Stewart, Mary Ellen Biell, Robert Adolph and Stan Schumacher. If you are interested in starting your own Adopt-A-Highway group, please visit www.dot.state.il.us and select the Illinois Adopt-A-Highway Program link under General Info. |
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