Horticulture Review Magazine - Landscape Ontario

May 2009

Previous Issues

Feature

Green for Life: Success stories

By Denis Flanagan and Lee Ann Knudsen

These are exciting times at Landscape Ontario! We are seeing members across the province embrace the Green for Life promotional initiative, with gusto.

Executive Desk

Leaders inspire by their immense contributions

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT

What motivates someone like Tim Kearney from Garden Creations of Ottawa to volunteer to build the LO garden in Toronto?

Public Relations

Green for Life takes flight

By Denis Flanagan CLD

Following the launch of the Green for Life promotion at Canada Blooms, it’s been a continual road trip in and out of various communities.

Professional And Workforce Development

Apprenticeship: A true gift!

By Sally Harvey CLT, CLP

Apprenticeship training provides access to well-paying jobs that demand a high level of skill, judgment and creativity.

Association News

Garden centres go proactive

LO’s Garden Centre sector group recently allocated resources to be sure its members use Green for Life to full advantage.

New online tool helps evaluate environmental practices

Green industry members can now take part in a short self-assessment survey to see how their environmental practices measure up.

HRTC tax credit and YOU!

Many questions surround the Home Renovation Tax Credit and how it pertains to the landscape industry.

Father and son buy Stam Nurseries

Gerwin and Gerrit Bouman have announced that they have taken over the business operation of Stam Nurseries.

LO Trial Garden size, scope and participation grows

The trial gardens at LO will double in size this year, but that’s not the only change that will occur in the project.

Industry pioneer passes

Landscape Ontario lost an industry pioneer on Mon., Apr. 13, 2009. Harry Bakker, founder of Maple Leaf Nurseries, passed away at the age of 76.

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Beth Edney honoured with Skills Canada Award

Beth Edney, a member of LO’s board of directors and chair of the Landscape Design sector group, is the recipient of the Glen Beatty Award.

Chapter celebrates Earth Day by greening school yard

Landscape Ontario’s Waterloo Chapter celebrated Earth Day, Apr. 22, by supporting a school yard greening project at Kitchener’s J. W. Gerth Public School in Doon South.

Established landscaper moves business into new era

While the present economic situation may scare many business people, it has inspired Doug Mooder to move his operation in a new direction.

LO welcomes new staff members

Melissa Steep and Mike Wasilewski

Industry News

Pesticide collection this fall

A three-day province-wide collection program of obsolete pesticides is planned for this fall.

Health and safety inspection blitz in June

For the second year in a row, the Ontario Ministry of Labour (MOL) is conducting a health and safety inspection blitz of workplaces where young workers (age 15-24) and newly assigned workers of any age are employed.

Industry members negotiate through Ontario pesticide ban

Confusion is evident as industry members negotiate their way through Bill 64, Cosmetic Pesticide Ban Act.

CFIA proposes to extend tree removal compensation

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is proposing an amendment to extend compensation to Dec. 31, 2014 for persons who have had trees removed because of the emerald ash borer, Asian long-horned beetle and brown spruce longhorn beetle.

Chapter News

Cuddy Gardens helping students

In October 2007, Fanshawe College received an incredible gift, a living legacy in memory of A.M. “Mac” Cuddy.

Georgian Lakelands assists food bank and LO’s image

Members of the Georgian Lakelands Chapter helped the Barrie area food bank, while creating a positive image of LO.

Unique garden tour set for London this summer

The London Chapter has announced plans to conduct its first annual Gardens of Distinction Tour on July 11.

Windsor’s Winter Blooms attracts over 1,000 visitors

Over 1,000 visitors enjoyed the fourth annual Winter Blooms in Windsor.

OMAFRA Nursery And Landscape Bulletin

Time to watch for pests

By Jen Llewellyn

Don’t be too surprised if we find some hot spots for white grub populations in 2009.

Hort Protect

Salary increases vs. group benefits

By W. Michael Thomas CFP, CLU, CH.F.C., R.F.P.

Employee compensation continues to be at the top of the list for many employers, especially as the economy continues to tighten.

Legal Issues

The role of the consultant

By Robert Kennaley

In construction projects, the consultant undertakes an important, albeit sometimes confusing, role. The role of the consultant, in any construction project, varies depending on the terms of the contract and the parties to the contract.

Prosperity Partners

Faster than a speeding bullet

By Jacki Hart CLP