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October 2016
Previous Issues
President's Message
Keep learning to stay in the game
By Paul Brydges
Contractors must contend with bylaws that vary from one town to the next.
Member Profile
Living the dream in Quinte West
By Robert Ellidge
Daniel Button and Brent Tripp of Signature Landscape Concepts of Belleville, Ont., are happy business owners.
Quinte Botanical Gardens Breaks Ground
Quinte Botanical Gardens breaks ground
By Rob Ellidge
Six-acre site to feature a collection of 28 individually-designed gardens in Frankfort, Ont.
Association News
Dutchmaster Nurseries hosts Growers’ Industry Auction
Annual event enjoys good weather for 38th edition.
OHTF scholarships presented at Cuddy Gardens
Event gives students a peak at amazing gardens that become a big part of their college experience.
Course offerings available from Landscape Ontario
Association releases 2016-2017 seminar guide with offseason training opportunities for landscape pros.
Wright Landscape celebrates anniversary
Bloomingdale, Ont., business was founded 50 years ago by the late John and Ruth Wright.
Chapter hosts fun-filled Chicken Roast
Over 200 people attend annual family event hosted by Ferrell Builders' Supply in Hamilton, Ont.
Members putt at Blue Mountain
Fun-filled day made possible by sponsors and volunteers.
Letter To The Editor
Letter to the Editor October 2016
By Ken Jewett
A discussion on seed zones and the planting of native trees.
Industry News
Gardening personality Esmonde-White dies
Long-time television and radio host passed away at the age of 96.
Provinces agree to boost CPP
Changes mark the first significant increase to CPP benefits since the program’s creation in 1965,
Garden Expo education moves to Congress 2017
Tom Shay to headline new Garden Centre Symposium event in January.
Minimum wage increases
New rate of $11.40 as of Oct. 1, 2016.
MOL targets Repeat Offenders and Chemical handling
Inspections to look closely at handling of chemicals in the workplace.
Website promotes benefits of smart watering
watersmartirrigationprofessional.ca is aimed at educating property owners
Executive Desk
Values that connect generations
By Tony DiGiovanni
Family businesses allow the values of one generation to be passed down to the next.
Public Relations
Food, glorious food
By Denis Flanagan
Our green professions are well-positioned to be a major link in this blossoming food chain.
Membership
Your fall membership checklist
By Myscha Burton
Get the most out of your membership.
Apprenticeship
Join the apprenticeship training movement
By J. Alex Gibson
The top five reasons to register an apprentice today.
Underground World
Believe it, or not!
By Terry Murphy
Interpreting statistical data from a 2015 industry report.
Prosperity Partners
A glance at the horizon
By Jacki Hart CLM
It's time to start looking at a succession plan.
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