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November 2013
Previous Issues
President's Message
Skilled trades shortage is next crisis
By Phil Charal
Ask any business owner in the green industry what his biggest challenge is, and he will likely single out the problems with hiring good people.
Feature
Expo meets all expectations of attendees and exhibitors
Expo 2013 had some positive comments this year from both attendees and exhibitors.
Top garden centres and growers honoured at Awards of Excellence
Garden centre and nursery Awards of Excellence handed out on Oct. 23 at Expo 2013.
Upper Canada greens school
Official ribbon cutting and unveiling held Oct. 1 at John Graves Simcoe Public School in Kingston.
Association News
London members continue work on Veterans Memorial Parkway
500 community members planted 400 trees along 10-km stretch honour Canada’s military veterans.
Have your say at LO’s AGM
AGM to take place on Jan. 8, 2014.
Turf Care holds second event at BMO Field
Company is the premier supplier of irrigation and turf equipment to the stadium.
Durham College opening is proud time for Chapter
New facility to accommodate approximately 900 students.
Art and Jazz Charity Garden Party marks 10th year
Pathways to Perennials has helped to raise over $30,000 toward Stronach Regional Cancer Centre.
GreenTrade opens registration for 2014 show
Eastern Ontario’s largest trades-only event will be held Feb. 12, 2014.
Congress 2014 features many new attractions
Living walls, green roofs and drums just some of the new features.
LO members mark National Tree Day across the province
Many schoolyards have newly-planted trees thanks to landscape and horticulture profession.
Winkelmolen to host 2014 Auction
Lynden, Ont. nursery to also mark its 35th anniversary next year.
New hardscape committee chooses its mission
Sector education to be at the heart of group's focus.
Perry Molema project close to funding goal
Memorial to be built in downtown Chatham, Ont.
Chapter Of The Month
Windsor Chapter has big list of accomplishments
Dedicated members have been able to step up and give back to the community on a number of initiatives.
Volunteer Profile
Neil Bouma’s positive belief in industry leads him to volunteer
Desire to see the industry thrive is just one reason that drives Neil Bouma.
Industry News
Greenhouse conference features workshop on workshops
35th annual event to be held at Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ont.
New website offers water management technology info for nursery sector
The website will be updated as new technologies and information emerge.
EAB found in Peterborough and Algoma
Sightings of emerald ash borer (EAB) confirmed at new locations in Ontario and Quebec on Oct. 21.
Timing top dressing to reduce fertilizer loss
By Dr. Youbin Zheng, Katherine Vinson, Linping Wang and Dr. Mike Dixon
Research looks at how much fertilizer is lost when plants fall over.
Plant Products announces plans for new location
New facility to open in Ancaster, Ont., by January 2014
Markham has interactive maps for ash tree ID
Tool also allows residents to find out if emerald ash borer has attacked the tree.
John Deere sells landscape segment interest
John Deere Landscapes remains part of company's agriculture and turf segment.
Executive Desk
Pictures are worth thousands of words
By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
A simple way to communicate a message.
Public Relations
Wally’s story
By Denis Flanagan CLD
The story of nursery owner, Wally Zomer who recently passed away.
Membership
Take advantage of learning opportunities at Chapter meetings
By Rachel Cerelli
Meet other professionals in your industry and start to learn, teach and grow with other members.
Prosperity Partners
The November files
By Jacki Hart CLP
Make notes all season long and time time now to review them before next season.
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