December 2010

Previous Issues
President's Message

My Christmas gift to all of you: humour

By Tom Intven
A little horticultural humour for our hectic, stressed-filled lives.
Executive Desk

LO members make a positive difference

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
"What do all those people at Landscape Ontario do anyway?”
Public Relations

Stay tuned

By Denis Flanagan CLD
TV stations often repeat the segments during the holiday season, which means prolonged exposure for the Landscape Ontario’s Green for Life brand.
Underground World

Contractors can help themselves with one-time ALAs

By Terry Murphy CLP
The number of underground strikes are on the rise. Unfortunately, the landscape industry itself is the only one that can do something about it.
Letter To The Editor

A long history with the underground world

By Marc Arnold
A response to a new article that began last month.
Systems For Success

The right way to grow profits

By Mark Bradley
Dan and Bill decided to meet and discuss some ideas to improve their businesses in the coming season.
Membership

Endorsed supplier program is one benefit of LO

By Helen Hassard
Our membership and education team has been working diligently to get membership dues notices out and sending you your paid packages.
Industry News

IPM Symposium offered one day only

There are many new features at the IPM Symposium in 2011. The list includes a new format and new networking opportunities, supported by a new energy. And, of course, it all takes place in the new year.

ORCGA plans seminar for Mar. 24

Underground Awareness seminar will be formally announced in January.

Vineland appoints business development director

Vineland Research and Innovation Centre has announced the appointment of Darlene Homonko to the position of director of business development.

Online plant encyclopedia follows Wikipedia example

The Plant Encyclopedia is a new innovation that provides information and images of cultivated plants.

Green Infrastructure Coalition calls for governments to invest in green projects

Members of the Green Infrastructure Ontario Coalition celebrated another step in its evolution on Nov. 22.
Chapter News

London Chapter members learn about new trends in hardscapes

By Daryl Bycraft CLT
Members of the London Chapter of Landscape Ontario learned something about the latest trends in hardscapes and permeable pavers from John Lavoie, territory manager for Unilock.

Windsor Chapter presents Awards of Distinction

The Windsor Chapter once again had an opportunity to honour a number of its professional members with its Awards of Distinction presentation.

Chapter awards beautification trophy

By Dan Clost CLT
The Upper Canada Chapter’s Trophy for Commercial Beautification went to Donna’s Country Gardens of Quinte West. The presentation took place in late September.
Association News

LO’s 38th annual trade show and conference will begin 2011 with innovation and education

Canada’s international horticultural trade show and conference is just around the corner. The 38th edition of Congress will take place Jan. 11 to 13 at the Toronto Congress Centre.

Landscaper has much to celebrate at opening of homeless shelter’s garden

David Gaze had a lot to celebrate on Sept. 24, when the official opening ceremonies took place at The Garden of Hope at Salvation Army Lighthouse Shelter for the Homeless in Oakville.

LO members use discounted Canada Blooms tickets as Christmas gifts

Landscape Ontario members can take advantage of a special promotional opportunity by ordering tickets to Canada Blooms, for distribution to their clients, staff, friends and potential clients.

Have your say at 2011 AGM

Annual General Meeting will take place on Jan. 12, 2011.

New insurance carrier is good news for industry says committee chair

Horticulture Review recently sat down with CNLA’s insurance committee chair Gerald Boot to discuss some of the changes taking place with the HortProtect insurance program.

Call goes out to join garden build at Canada Blooms

By Tim Kearney CLP
The dictionary defines the word advocacy as, “Active support, especially the act of pleading or arguing for something.”
Annual Report

2010 Annual Report

Landscape Ontario's Annual Report is a summary of association activities for the fiscal year Sept. 1, 2009 to Aug. 31, 2010.
LO Staff Profile

Helen Hassard

Membership coordinator
Legal Issues

Reminiscing on a decade in Horticulture Review

By Robert Kennaley
Our law firm first became members of Landscape Ontario in 1998, and I first wrote a column for Horticulture Review in March of 1999.
Prosperity Partners

Taking people management to the next level

By Jacki Hart CLP
In the Prosperity Partners program, we have a framework which supports the key aspects and activities of every business.
Feature

Fanshawe College students benefit from online safety training

By Michael Pascoe CLT
Professional training, both through the industry and colleges, has seen a dramatic reduction in WSIB rates for the landscape industry over the past several years.

Chapter honours memory of soldiers at 5th annual Day of Tribute in Ottawa

By Martha Walsh
For the fifth consecutive year LO members and associates gathered together in a voluntary effort to honour fallen soldiers and the families of veterans and military personnel.
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