FORREST KEELING: Fall Field Day September 19, 2024 Recap
“Forrest Keeling Field Day is the best day of the year,” one attendee exclaimed. And from the energy and excitement,... Read more >
Colorful native perennials support birds and pollinators into fall and winter
When planning a pollinator garden, it’s easy to think only of spring and summer perennials. But we recommend choosing plants... Read more >
Native Oaks and Hickories for Conservation and Agroforestry
Oak and hickory hardwoods have dominated our Midwest hardwood forests for thousands of years. They are the keystone species of... Read more >
New Conservation Technologies Rise from Environmental Challenges
Albert Einstein once said, “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” Forrest Keeling Nursery has lived through difficult times and... Read more >
Yards Without Native Plants Can Make Us Sick
Where butterflies decline, chronic inflammatory diseases increase. Where native plants flourish, kids have fewer allergies. Chronic inflammatory diseases have doubled... Read more >
Many grants available to support tree planting and agroforestry projects
The USDA/NRCS has five main programs that offer funds for tree planting and agroforestry. They are the Environmental Quality Incentives Program... Read more >
Urban trees can reduce summer heat deaths by 40%
Every country is experiencing record-high temperatures due to climate change. The need to address climbing temperatures, especially in large metropolitan... Read more >
Five Key Trends in Urban Forestry
Cities are responsible for around 75% of global CO2 emissions. But they are also at the forefront of fighting climate... Read more >
Root Pouch – Greener solution for a greener planet
Forrest Keeling is committed to ‘restoring the earth’s ecosystems one tree at a time’. But that pledge involves sustainability as well as growing the... Read more >
Why RPM Has Higher Survivability Through the Seasons
Have you planted a garden, farmed a plot of land, or guided a remediation project? Then you know plant survivability... Read more >
Rebuilding Ecological Abundance through Natural Communities
Native plants are valuable to the ecological success of any region. They evolved with the site’s soils, sunlight, moisture, and... Read more >
Identifying Insect and Deer Oak Tree Damage (and how RPM can help)
Oak trees are a majestic feature of any landscape and play a vital role in local ecosystems. Growing up to... Read more >
Enhancing Streambanks with Native Plants: 5 Species to Consider
Streambanks are vital to the health and ecological success of aquatic ecosystems. Erosion, pollution, and habitat loss threaten these fragile environments.... Read more >
5 Salt-Tolerant Native Plants
Salinized soils present unique challenges in landscapes of all sizes. Causes include application of synthetic fertilizers and irrigation without proper... Read more >