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February 2012
Midwest companies raise record funds for area homeless shelters
In December 2011, Midwest Groundcovers and Midwest Trading of St. Charles, Illinois donated over $5,000, food and clothing to Hesed House and Hope Haven -- local missions that provide emergency shelter and transitional housing services. Midwest surpassed the previous year's fund raising efforts by nearly $2,000. A majority of the funds were raised during an employee raffle – an event that capped a year-long company-wide charitable initiative. Learn more about it in the 2011 Charitable Contributions Press Release
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January, 2012
Midwest Now Generates Solar Power
Midwest Groundcovers’ 90-acre nursery in St. Charles, IL now utilizes 37.5 kilowatts of solar energy. The Midwest Groundcovers solar PV system, provided by Realgy LLC and installed by Renewable Energy Alternatives, will produce over 48, 430 kilowatt hours of energy annually and more than one million kWh over the next 25 years. This is enough energy to power approximately thirteen average U.S. homes each year. The environmental benefits associated with the system will offset nearly 900 thousand pounds of carbon dioxide over the initial 25 years of operation. Press Release
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December 2011
2012 Mid Am - One show...so many possibilities
Come and visit us at our booth 1105 at Navy Pier, Chicago, IL.
January 17-20, 2012
Special discount offered to attend the show - A savings of $10 off the regular price of regristration. Call our customer service department at 847-742-1790 for the special code to receive this offer.
Mid Am Brochure
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December 2011
Happy Holidays!
Wishing you every happiness this Holiday Season and prosperity in the New Year. Thank you for your business in 2011, we look forward to serving you in the coming year.
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October 28, 2011
Mary Shepard, Congratulations On Your Retirement!
Most all of our customers have come into contact with Mary Shepard, though they may not even be aware of it. After 16 years with the Midwest Companies, our seasonal Receptionist, Mary Shepard will be retiring after this season. Mary has been known for her warm, friendly and professional voice at the other end of a call. We want to thank Mary for her many years of service. Best wishes to both Mary and her husband, Joe, as they start their new adventures! |
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August 8, 2011
Natural Garden Natives™ are available for public purchase through some independent garden centers.
Natural Garden Natives™ is a collection of over 250 plants indigenous to the Midwest region and genetically adapted to Illinois soil and climate conditions. The brand Natural Garden Natives™ is synonymous with Local Eco-Type native plants, quality, authenticity and customer service. Midwest values The Natural Garden’s vital historical role as a local native plant source for dedicated native plant home gardeners, and is working with Independent Garden Centers to develop customized programs to bring Natural Garden Natives™ once again, to home garden consumers.Read More Here
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July 1, 2011
Hesed House Receives Landscape Beautification
Three years ago, Midwest Groundcovers embarked upon a labor of love at Hesed House in Aurora by partnering with The Savanna Group, Twin Oaks Landscaping and Bartlett Tree Experts to correct the rainwater flow along the residential stairwell, to trim back an overgrown maple and to beautify the area with plantings. Hesed House ministers to the very poor and homeless, providing social services, food and shelter, and Midwest and its partners were pleased to assist this worthwhile organization. Press Release |
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June 11, 2011
Midwest Assists Local Ministry
Clausen Landscape Design of St. Charles invited Midwest Groundcovers to join in their service to the Maternity Homes of Fox Valley in Aurora, a ministry of Mooseheart. Plant material donated by Midwest was installed by Christ Community Church volunteers after old growth was removed. The Maternity Home provides housing, sustenance and counseling for the young residents and ultimately their newborn babies. Midwest was pleased to be part of the improvement project for this local ministry. |
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June 6, 2011
ILCA and Midwest Groundcovers Welcome Piet Oudolf
Come join us for an Afternoon of Inspiration that will change your view of landscape design forever by listening to master plantsman Piet Oudolf. Click Here for More Information
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April 15, 2011
Natural Garden Natives™ Plants Available for Public Purchase
Natural Garden Natives™ are available for public purchase through some independent garden centers and through Midwest Groundcovers LLC. Midwest appreciates The Natural Garden’s vital historical role as a local native plant source for dedicated native plant home gardeners and has developed a program to accommodate retail purchase of Local Eco-type Natural Garden Natives™. Read More Here
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February 1, 2011
Midwest Groundcovers LLC purchases native plant nursery The Natural Garden, Inc.
Midwest Groundcovers is pleased to announce the purchase of neighboring specialty native plant nursery, The Natural Garden, Inc. The acquisition will increase Midwest's native plant inventory and give Midwest customers access to a diverse array of local eco-type native plants. Midwest and The Natural Garden are working together to ensure a seamless transition for customers and a smooth changeover for employees. View our press release for more details. |
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January 2011
Stearns Road Bridge - COMPLETED!
On December 15, 2010, the Stearns Road Bridge Corridor was formally completed and opened for traffic. This new, four-lane bridge has been under construction for more almost five years and is located just north of the current Midwest Groundcovers office on Illinois Route 25. The property that the bridge was built on was formerly the site of all Midwest Trading operations as well as nursery production acreage for Midwest Groundcovers. The bridge connects Randall Road from the west to Route 25 and Stearns Road on the east. Please take advantage of this new and efficient bridge when visiting our facilities in St. Charles for hardgoods from Midwest Trading or plants from Midwest Groundcovers. |
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