August 2013

Previous Issues
President's Message

Proper training improves bottom line

By Phil Charal
The On the Job Training (OJT) program through Landscape Ontario teaches quality and efficiency.
Member Profile

Snips Landscape passionately promotes green roofs

Four women operate the 30-year old company with passion, knowledge and determination.

Richmond Nursery diverts horticultural plastic from landfills

By Martha Walsh
Ottawa-area nursery has become the area’s only full-circle plastic pot recycling depot.
Feature

Exciting changes coming to Canada Blooms in 2014

New co-chair sees a real renaissance coming to the festival.
Association News

Landscapes of Excellence Tour wows visitors in London

Six local members get opportunity to showcase their work.

LO members save on telecom costs

Service offered by endorsed supplier Schooley Mitchell Telecom Consultants

Upper Canada Chapter greening Kingston school

John Graves Simcoe Public School to receive $10,000 worth of plants from Sheridan Nurseries and $10,000 worth of rubber products from an Ontario Tire Stewardship company.

Awards entries due: It’s time to show off

Entries for member-only awards program accepted until Oct. 1.

Candidates deal with extreme weather at latest exam day

47 candidates, volunteer judges and officials attended the event at the Landscape Ontario home office in Milton.

Connon Nurseries NVK donates trees

Member supported recent Burlington Arbor Day celebration.

Make plans for Expo 2013

Registration information polybagged with this issue.

Snowposium is the place to learn about snow and ice

Conference and expo to be held Sept. 19 at the Landscape Ontario home office site in Milton.

Member helps to welcome leaders at annual conference

Mori Gardens and Mori Nurseries add beautiful gardens for delegates to enjoy.

Glam Tour receives rave reviews

First-ever event included gardens created by Landscape Ontario members in Hanover and Georgian Bay area.

LO welcomes new Hardscaping Committee

Education a key component to committee's mandate.

Correction for July 2013

Bob Allen became involved with the Farm Safety Association in 1984.
Chapter Of The Month

London Chapter earned long list of achievements

Garden tour and Veterans Memorial Parkway are just two projects the chapter is involved with.
Industry News

National Tree Day is Sept. 25

Most events have taken place at schools.

Work to reduce horticultural plastic beginning to pay off

Last year, 50 gardens centres across Canada collected over 90,000 lbs. of material.

WSIB 2014 Premium Rates stay the same

2014 rates may be viewed online.

Emerald ash borer confirmed in Kawartha Lakes

Pest discovered in Fenelon Falls.

Panel investigating minimum wage

Advisory panel to give advice on the province’s minimum wage.
Executive Desk

Canada Blooms communicates your talent and creativity

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
Are you interested in showcasing your talent and passion at Canada Blooms?
Underground World

Dig Safe Fall Expo scheduled at Landscape Ontario

By Terry Murphy CLP
First-ever Fall event scheduled for Sept. 12 at the Landscape Ontario home office site in Milton.
Public Relations

Summer tours

By Denis Flanagan CLD
LO member projects were highlighted on a few garden tours this summer.
Membership

Endorsed suppliers don’t scam

By Helen Hassard
Companies are approaching members saying they are contacting you on behalf of Landscape Ontario.
Prosperity Partners

Think about your future in your business

By Jacki Hart CLP
Most entrepreneurs are juggling the day-to-day challenges of their business, leaving no time for planning an exit strategy.
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