July 2019

Previous Issues
President's Message

Lessons from a 19 year-old, home bloggers and an online nursery

By Warren Patterson
The traditional way of selling products is changing.
Member Profile

Business owners find work life balance

By Jordan Whitehose
Management style empowers workers to become leaders.
Feature

Trudeau takes part in tree planting campaign to commemorate soldiers

Dignitaries commemorate D-Day anniversary with tree planting.

Trial Garden sites to undergo major change after this year's open house

By Rodger Tschanz
Open house to take place Aug. 15, 2019 at Milton and Guelph sites.
Association News

Leadership distinction for Drake Nightingale

LO's second vice president recognized for influencing others.

Support industry auction by donating plant material or product

Help to support this year's event at J.C. Bakker in St. Catharines, Ont.

Membership renewal invoices mailing in August

Payment of invoice ensures member benefits do not lapse.

Peer summit to feature seven top mentors

Business owners to learn how they stack up and how to manage growth.

Entries now open for 2019 Awards of Excellence program

Members can enter projects or nominate outstanding individuals.

Keri MacIvor joins LO events team

New addition brings 15 years of experience to association's trade show team.

2019 garden centre awards program opens July 1

Annual awards competition open to retail members of the association.

Snow contractors to hold first major event at renovated association offices

Snowposium will run Sept. 26, 2019 in Milton, Ont.
Special Section

50+ reasons why our members belong to Landscape Ontario

A special section details the many benefits of membership in Landscape Ontario.
Letter To The Editor

Letter to the editor The value of hands-on work

By Brian Perras
What does a great job look like?
Professional News

Ontario students win national gold

Algonquin College team recognizes at best in the country.

Is your workplace culture fuelling a tech addiction?

What workplaces and employees can do to unplug from workplace stress.

Appointment of Danielle St-Aubin as CEO of Tree Canada

Organization to continue education and awareness initiatives.
Executive Desk

A fitting tribute to Len Cullen

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
Many leaders of the profession today got their start working for an industry pioneer.
Public Relations

How you can help us to help you

By Denis Flanagan CLD
Spread the word about the many benefits you enjoy as a member of Landscape Ontario.
Membership

We’re going paperless

By Myscha Stafford
Invoicing and application processes are getting a technological revamp.
Underground World

Are you missing out on memberships?

By Terry Murphy CLM
Belonging to a larger group is part of basic human nature.
Prosperity Partners

Celebrating shifting attitudes toward women in horticulture

By Jacki Hart CLM
A group of strong female leaders have paved the way for others to succeed in the profession.
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