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June 2014
Previous Issues
President's Message
So you’re leaving? Let’s chat
By Dave Braun
Exit interviews are a good reminder of how important conversations can be.
Member Profile
After injury, Frank DiMarco brings more passion to his company
Landscape Lighting pro knows the true value of loyalty and friendship.
Feature
Growers fighting to survive perfect storm of costs and weather
Price crunch facing Ontario growers.
High school teacher sows seeds of success
By Jake Kurtz
Some insight into the skills training program at Saltfleet District High School.
LO celebrates Smart Irrigation Month
Irrigation Sector Group wants to hear from contractors about efficient irrigation and water use.
Association News
Horticulture and landscape students compete in provincial Skills
Annual Ontario competition held at RIM Park in Waterloo, May 5-7.
Time to enter 2014 Garden Centre Awards
Retail program is open for entry from July 1 to 31.
First Landscape Industry Certified exams of 2014 in August
Landscape Ontario home office will host exams and testing Aug. 12-13.
Pledge sustains industry’s future
Bob and Ruby Allen pledge $10,000 to the Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation.
Chapter continues its Arbor Day tradition
Chapter provided 10 native trees to John William Boich Public School in Burlington, Ont.
Garden Grove contest promotes brand
Company requires you to snap a photograph of a Garden Grove Landscaping vehicle sporting its corporate logo.
Crews return to prepare St. James Park for spring
Volunteers clean up debris that remained after a long winter.
Industry auction in July not to be missed
Attendees can bid on top-quality plant material at below wholesale prices.
Kemptville College receives good news
Apprenticeship and trades programming can continue at the campus.
Vendors prepare early for Expo 2014
Plan to visit Garden & Floral Expo, Oct. 22-23.
LO has full schedule of summer activities
Exciting line-up of events organized by volunteers and chapters.
Volunteer Profile
Doing the right thing and helping others inspires James Solecki
Volunteer efforts help to Solecki connected to the industry.
Industry News
Group wants native maples in Ottawa
Group makes presentation to the National Capital Commission.
Still time to be involved in plastic recycling
Ontario garden centres may become drop-off depots for used garden plastics.
Executive Desk
Race to the bottom vs. selling value and benefit
By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
Pricing pressure is real. Too many members are working too hard for too little.
Safety And Training
Now is time to consider apprenticeship
By Sally Harvey CLT, CLP
Apprenticeship training is a great opportunity to educate your employees.
Public Relations
A legend set to retire
By Denis Flanagan CLD
Peter Cantley announced he will retire this year.
Membership
Getting into the swing of things
By Myscha Burton
A full calendar of upcoming summer events are planned in all chapters.
Underground World
The solution to utility locate problems
By Terry Murphy CLP
We have come a long way in establishing this new system of consistent five-day locates.
Prosperity Partners
Managing customer experience, Part 2
By Jacki Hart CLP
Slow down, take a breath and shift your mind from the rough waters.
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