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March 2023
Previous Issues
President's Message
Spring is in the air
By Lindsay Drake Nightingale
Now, boots are on the ground, and work is starting to ramp up. This is an exciting time of year.
Special Section
2023 Awards of Excellence winners
See all winners in the 2023 Landscape Ontario Awards of Excellence program.
Feature
A time to shine: Congress in all its glory
By Karina Sinclair
50th anniversary of Landscape Ontario’s Congress trade show and conference had something for everyone.
GROW Success Snapshot: Dutra Landscaping
By Rebecca Harrison
Tamara Modebadze recently moved to the Hamilton area from Ukraine, where she worked as a project manager in landscaping for nearly eight years.
To mow or not to mow in May
By Dr. Sara Stricker and Dr. Eric Lyons
The experts at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute answer the question of whether the practice of No Mow May makes sense for landscapes in Ontario.
Association News
Brookdale Treeland Nurseries wins AIPH International Grower of the Year 2023
Brookdale Treeland Nurseries has been awarded the title of International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) 2023 by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH).
A legacy that lasts
By Tony DiGiovanni
Contributing to, or starting a new scholarship fund will help to benefit candidates for many years to come.
In Memoriam — Frank Pacitto
President of Best Way Stone passed away on Feb. 23, 2023.
In Memoriam — Joe Virgona
Joe Virgona, founder of Fiesta Farms in Toronto passed away at the age of 80.
Snow Day returns with record-breaking temperatures
Georgian Lakelands Chapter held a successful Snow Day on Feb. 15, 2023.
New Members
New Members March 2023
Landscape Ontario welcomes 57 new members this month.
Professional News
Ontario helps more students enter the skilled trades faster
More students will be able to enter the skilled trades faster while still earning their high-school diploma.
Vineland releases 2022-23 Innovation Report
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre's 2023-2023 Innovation Report contains updates on various research projects and initiatives.
Double the rebate for smaller businesses
Double the rebates are available for small businesses (1-99 employees).
In Memoriam — Stanley Keith Squires
Stanley Keith Squires passed away peacefully passed after a long battle with dementia.
Executive Desk
Our strength is our community
By Joe Salemi CAE
Members across the province say the main reason they continue to be so involved with LO is because of the relationships they made by attending one of our events.
Membership
Chapter and Sector Group FAQ
By Amy Buchanan CMP
Now is the time to get involved with the association's Chapter or Sector Group boards.
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