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October 2023
Previous Issues
Green Pencil
Easing into sweater weather…and dreaming of spring
By Kali Pearson
Even before the first frost, landscapers and gardening enthusiasts across the country (myself included!) are already dreaming about what to plant come spring.
Feature
New Plants for 2024
Even as we are putting this summer’s gardens to bed, we’re dreaming of what to plant come spring.
A Rose of our Own
By Karina Sinclair
Collaborating to create roses that thrive across Canada
Catching Fire
By Karina Sinclair
How thoughtful landscaping can protect homes
Legal Matters
‘Cost-Plus’ vs ‘Time and Materials’ contracts and claims in Canada
By Rob Kennaley
In this article we will explore how Canadian Courts treat claims for payment under “cost-plus” or “time and material” contracts.
Art Of Gardening
Networking empowers growth and drives positive change
By Art Vanden Enden
Expanding your knowledge within the independent garden centre sector helps us all
Designers Corner
Landscape Designers work toward a greener future
By Christene LeVatte
A national subcommittee is launching a new project to standardize the sectors approach to design in the face of climate change
Newsscape
Take advantage of early bird pricing for Congress 2024
Congress, Landscape Ontario’s annual trade show and conference, recently opened online registration for the 2024 event taking place Jan. 9-11 at the Toronto Congress Centre.
Gardening Simplified show celebrates one year anniversary
The Gardening Simplified radio show and podcast by Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs is entering its second year of broadcasting and is soaring in popularity.
Canadian government extends CEBA loan repayment schedule
On September 14, the Government of Canada announced they would extend the Canadian Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan repayment schedule.
2021 agriculture census released
Statistics Canada has released its findings from the 2021 Census of Agriculture, combined with data from the 2021 Census of Population online.
Registration open for GISC 2023
Online registration is now open for Alberta’s Green Industry Show and Conference (GISC), Nov. 15-16, 2023 at Westerner Park in Red Deer.
Crossing a new frontier in hardy hibiscus breeding
After the breakthrough achievements of creating blue and maroon flower colours in hardy hibiscus, plant physiologist and breeder Dariusz Malinowski, Ph.D., has now developed the first-ever coral-coloured hibiscus.
OGIA opens registration for midwestGREEN 2023
The Ohio Green Industry Association (OGIA) has opened registration for its annual conference, midwestGREEN, which will take place Nov. 6-7, 2023, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio.
CNLA News
Reaching net-zero emissions before 2050
Canada is part of a growing list of countries, including Japan, France, and the United Kingdom, pledging to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Apply now for a green space renovation in your community
The Green Cities Foundation and our partners share a commitment to connecting plants and people and revitalizing green areas for community members to enjoy and benefit from.
Garden Centres Canada Summit 2023 - Vancouver
The 2023 edition of the Garden Centres Canada (GCC) Summit held in Vancouver, B.C., was a huge success.
HR Toolkit provides free help for CNLA members
CNLA is a proud supporter and partner of the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC).
First ever national conference on invasive species
Pathways to Change is taking place virtually November 8-9, 2023.
Plants love you - CNLA’S newest agri-marketing campaign
Following the success of the “Year of the Garden 2022” campaign, CNLA has applied for funding from the government to promote a five-year national campaign titled “Plants Love You.”
New Products
New Products October 2023
LT's roundup of the latest equipment, tools and supply releases for Canadian landscape professionals.
Mentor Moment
Taking part in trade shows is good for business — and for employee morale
Brent Vanderkruk is the customer service manager of NVK Nurseries, a fourth generation wholesale nursery based in Dundas, Ont. With over 100 years in business, NVK is one of Canada’s largest wholesale nurseries, serving customers across the country and in several U.S. states.
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