January 2011

Previous Issues
President's Message

Energizing our spirit of volunteerism

By Tom Intven
Landscape Ontario’s longstanding success is founded on the spirit of volunteerism.
Executive Desk

Focus is on leadership in 2011

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
We are a very fortunate association. There are over 300 active volunteers sitting on the various boards, committees, chapters and sector groups. Chances are you are one of them.
Professional And Workforce Development

Make your New Year safety resolution

By Sally Harvey CLT, CLP
By now, most firms will have heard from WSIB that premiums are on the increase for 2011, as a result of the rising costs of health care for workplace injuries.
Public Relations

Celebrating communities in 2011

By Denis Flanagan CLD
Having attended a few chapter meetings lately, I once again am amazed at the number of community projects our members are planning for the coming year.
Membership

A time to be optimistic

By Helen Hassard
2012 will mark a new beginning for humanity. It will be a time of great enlightenment.
Association News

Call goes out for opinions on LO’s role in education

By Michael Pascoe CLT
This article is an open forum asking for your input into this industry and educational institution relationship.

Algonquin re-designs horticulture program

Algonquin College’s horticulture program has survived the threat of closure.

Many have supported Prosperity Partners since 2008

Since 2008, industry members have supported Landscape Ontario’s Building Your Prosperity workshop.

Attend GreenTrade Expo on Feb. 16

GreenTrade Expo has become the must-attend event for green industry and landscape professionals in eastern Ontario and western Quebec.

Concern from LO clarifies cause of explosion

Back in early November, newspapers and TV stations blared out the heading, ‘Niagara Falls landscaping company fined $180,000 in connection with a 2008 explosion.’

Growers’ Group Short Course focuses on important production issues

The annual LO Growers’ Group Short Course in February promises to provide an opportunity for nursery growers to network, share information and learn more about important issues affecting their businesses.

Award to honour memory of pioneer

The 38th Annual Awards of Excellence ceremony will see more than 600 leading industry professionals in attendance at this year’s event on Jan. 11.

Year-end trial garden report reveals results for 2010

By Rodger Tschanz
At the end of 2010, it is time for me to gather together the successful — and not so successful — stories from the Guelph Trial Garden.

Momentum is building for LO members to create the largest garden ever at Canada Blooms

Momentum is building among LO members as they prepare to create the largest garden in the history of Canada Blooms.

Congress offers full line up of educational sessions

The 2011 Congress line up promises some of the most relevant educational sessions in many years.

New products has a green theme at this year’s Congress showcase

The New Product Showcase at Congress 2011 will feature over 60 new or green products.
Chapter News

Georgian Lakelands celebrates Christmas early

By Michael LaPorte CLT
Georgian Lakelands Chapter members celebrated Christmas early with the annual social on Dec. 3.
Systems For Success

Improve your sales capacity in 2011

By Mark Bradley
It’s January, and Dan is eager to set up his budget for the 2011 season.
Industry News

Clarification on WSIB 2011 rates

The November issue of Horticulture Review published the new Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) rates.
LO Staff Profile

Lee Ann Knudsen CLP

Publisher, Director of publications and communications
Prosperity Partners

Prosperity Partners applies its own tools to re-adjust program’s path

By Bob Tubby CLP
A program to help industry members elevate their level of business acumen and professionalism.
Underground World

Ministry hands out $180,000 fine

By Terry Murphy CLP
A masonry firm, performing a landscape function without locates, struck a propane line.
OMAFRA Nursery And Landscape Report

Education events reveal new and improved methods

By Jennifer Llewellyn
For years, we have tried to detect emerald ash borer (EAB). And for years, we have failed.
Volunteer Profile

Brian Lofgren celebrating his fourth year as Congress chair

Brian Lofgren didn’t wait too long after becoming a member of Landscape Ontario, to take on a volunteer position in the association.
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