Landscape Trade Expo 25th Anniversary Celebration Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex, 400 East Avenue, Kitchener Don’t miss this gathering of industry professionals. Presented by Landscape Ontario’s Waterloo Chapter, this green industry tradeshow runs from 9 am to 4 pm and features free admission, complimentary lunch and coffee station, door prizes and more. The Landscape Ontario annual Snow Symposium will also be held at the Landscape Trade Expo. For more information contact Brenda Speck at Landscape Ontario, 1-800-265-5656, ext. 353, or visit www.lte.landscapeontario.com
Snow Symposium Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex This year’s Snow Symposium will be held in conjunction with Landscape Trade Expo at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium. Get expert advice from Robert Wilton, president of Clintar Groundskeeping. Bob has years of experience and success, and will share his knowledge on planning, knowing your costs, pricing and specific problems. Also, a presentation by SIMA (Snow and Ice Management Association), and an industry expert will speak on contracts. Register by August 31. Download registration form
Certified Horticultural Technician, Installation or Maintenance Landscape Ontario, Milton The Certified Horticultural Technician Evaluation for Installation/Maintenance consists of a series of written and practical exams; the written exams will be held September 9 at one p.m., with the practical exams held September 10, from seven a.m. to six p.m. A re-evaluation date has been set for October 15. Cost is $350 for members, $450 for non-members. Re-evaluation fee is $35. Prices do not include GST. For information, contact Beverly Benjamin at 905-875-1805, ext. 354, or download CHT application form or visit www.horttrades.com/cht
Awards of Excellence Entry Deadline – Garden Centre Program Entry forms wnow available in at www.loawards.com . Digital entries now accepted. Also, Growers Awards – Enter your plant material to be judged live at the annual Research Auction on September 14! Call Kristen for more details, 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321.
Upper Canada Chapter Sunset Dinner Cruise Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises Join the Upper Canada chapter for a 1000 Islands dinner boat cruise. Boat boards at 5:00 p.m. $70 per person includes dinner and live entertainment. To register phone Diana Cassidy-Bush at Connon Nurseries at 613-392-0287.Dowload cruise flyer and registration form
Waterloo Chapter Baseball Tournament Bloomingdale Ball Diamonds Annual baseball tournament for Waterloo chapter member companies. Cost is $100 per team of 8 to 20 players; $5 per family for picnic passport only. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For further information contact Dave Wright at 519-742-843.
Golden Horseshoe Chapter Chicken Roast JC Bakker and Sons Nursery, 1360 Third St., St. Catherines Popular annual event starts at 7:00 p.m. Members, staff and families are invited. Starts at 6:00 p.m. Enjoy BBQ chicken, hot dogs, salads, door prizes, and children’s entertainment. $5 per person or $10 per family. Download flyer
Growers Auction Canadale Nurseries, 269 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas Landscape Ontario invites you to join the Growers Group for their annual fundraiser. This year’s auction will be hosted by Canadale Nurseries in St. Thomas. Make your bid on the best plant material available while helping the growers raise funds for research and scholarships. Also: live judging of the LO Growers Awards of Excellence Program. This year’s auction also features the first ever Nursery Olympics and a morning seminar, Retail Trends for the Gardening Industry. Watch for your invitation! If you are able to donate plant material or hard goods to the auction, please contact Wendy Jespersen. Get more Auction information
LO Interiorscape Trade Show and Conference LO office, Milton The Interiorscape Group of Landscape Ontario will host an interiorscape trade show and conference at the LO office. Activities include a roster of top-rated speakers on a variety of topics of interest to the interior landscaping sector. Trade show space is still available (set-up to be held September 15). Details will be provided as they become available. For information, contact Kathleen Pugliese at the LO office, 1-800-265-5656, ext. 309.
Toronto Chapter Meeting Renaissance Parque, 2800 Hwy 7 West, Concord Starts at 7:30 p.m. Topic: The Business of Snow, with expert guest speaker Bob Wilton of Clintar Groundskeeping. For information contact LO at 1-800-265-5656.
LO Georgian Lakelands Chapter Public Seminar South Shore Recreational Centre, Barrie A panel of Landscape Ontario members will answer consumers’ questions on winterizing your garden. Topics covered: water gardens, lawns, roses, perennials, motorized garden equipment and irrigation systems. Presented by the Georgian Lakelands Chapter and the Barrie Horticultural Society. For information, contact Wendy Jespersen at the LO office, 1-800-265-5656, ext. 336.
Certified Horticultural Technician – Retail Garden Centre The Certified Horticultural Technician Evaluation for the Retail Garden Centre consists of a series of written and practical exams; the written exams will be held September 23 at one p.m., with the practical examsheld September 24, from seven a.m. to six p.m. A re-evaluation date has been set for October 15. Cost is $250 for members, $400 for non-members. Re-evaluation fee is $35. Prices do not include GST. For information, contact Beverly Benjamin at 905-875-1805, ext. 354 or or download CHT application form or visit www.horttrades.com/cht
Awards of Excellence Entry Deadline – Construction, Maintenance and Design Programs Entry forms now available at www.loawards.com AFTER August 1, 2005. For details, contact Kristen McIntyre at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321. Digital entries now accepted.
Windsor Chapter Bob Girard Memorial Golf Tournament Dee Run Golf Course in Blenheim The annual Windsor Chapter Bob Girard Memorial Golf Tournament is being held again this year at Deer Run golf Course in Blenheim, with tee times starting at 10:00 a.m. There is space for 40 golfers, with a best ball format. Price is $85 and includes golf, cart, lunch, steak dinner and prizes. Please contact Jay Terryberry at 519-966-1656, ext. 4457.
Golden Horseshoe Chapter Meeting Royal Botanical Gardens, 680 Plains Rd W, Burlington Starts at 7:30 p.m. Topic: Landscape Photography. For information contact Dave Colbourne at 905-659-4242.
Toronto Chatper Meeting Renaissance Parque, 2800 Hwy 7 West, Concord Starts at 7:30 p.m. Topic: Selling, estimating and making money, with guest speaker George Urvari of Oriole Landscaping. For information contact LO at 1-800-265-5656.
Upper Canada Chapter Meeting New Strathcona Paper Centre Arena, 16 McPherson Dr., Napanee Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. for information contact Diana Cassidy-Bush at 613-392-0402.
Garden Expo 2005 Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Rd Garden Expo/Florist Expo enjoys its sixth year as THE top fall buying show for the retail garden centre sector, and welcomes back the florist industry to the complementary Florist Expo section. Held at the Toronto Congress Centre. For information, contact the Landscape Ontario office at 905-875-1805 or 1-800-265-5656, Paul Day, Show Manager, ext. 339; Brenda Speck, Show Coordinator, ext. 353; Pat Hillmer, Conference Coordinator, ext. 308 or visit www.gardenexpo.ca
Awards of Excellence Ceremony – Garden Centre and Growers Awards Programs Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Rd., Toronto Starts at 11:15 a.m. Held in conjunction with Garden Expo at the Recent Introductions/Awards Display (Booth 861). Sponsorship opportunities available. Call Kristen McIntyre for details at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321.
Ottawa Chapter Meeting RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr., Ottawa Starts at 7:00 p.m. Topic: Ornamental grasses with guest speaker, Suzanne Patry of Whitehouse Perennials. For information contact Lynn Lane at 613-796-5156.
Golden Horseshoe Chapter Meeting Royal Botanical Gardens, 680 Plains Rd. W., Burlington Starts at 7:30 p.m. For information contact Dave Colbourne at 905-659-4242.
Sensational Selling Skills Seminar Landscape Ontario, Milton 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Often without realizing it, we are selling ourselves and our services to generate new business. This workshop explores the techniques of how to build a professional and compelling sales approach that positions you and your business above the competition. Discover how a successful sale can be just the beginning of a long-term business relationship. Instructor: Michael Lewis. LO Member: $70; Non-member: $135. Register online at www.horttrades.com or Download registration form
Upper Canada Chapter Meeting New Strathcona Paper Centre Arena, 16 McPherson Drive, Napanee Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. For information contact Diana Cassidy-Bush at 613-392-0402.
Garden Centre Display Challenges Seminar Landscape Ontario, Milton 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Learn the decorating tricks of the trade that will help take you and your products through the seasons. Discover creative alternatives for outdoor urns, swags and wreaths as Leslie shows you how to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary while saving time and money. During this hands on portion participants will build festive outdoor fresh swags that will keep customers coming back for more. Enjoy evergreen boughs paired with magnolia, eucalyptus, winter berries, ribbon and other season accents. All items will be provided however participants will need to bring pruners, wire cutters and gloves to participate. Participants bring your challenging items to the table. As a group discuss and solve the everyday problems of your worst display nightmare. Bring in the actual item or a photo of it and challenge Leslie with your merchandising dilemmas, learn how to make the elements and principles of display work for you. Instructor: Leslie Groves. LO Member: $130; Non-member: $195. Register online at www.horttrades.com or Download registration form
Leadership Toolbox Seminar Landscape Ontario, Milton 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. This complete leadership seminar covers a wide range of essential leadership tools that every leader needs to use to succeed. In our “toolbox” we’ll explore tools for building morale, resolving conflicts, improving productivity, raising business standards, coaching the ABC model, mentoring, leading staff and personal meeting, “fairs share” scheduling, and addressing and correcting behavioral challenges….plus more! Instructor: Michael Lewis. LO Member: $70; Non-member: $135. Register online at www.horttrades.com or Download registration form
Wild Ways, with special guest speaker John Brookes, MBE Convocation Hall, University of Toronto, 31 King’s College Circle Starts at 7:00 p.m. Using examples of his work around the world, John Brookes will trace the progress of landscape design through the 20th century. Brookes will reveal his use of traditional European concepts, exciting Modernist trends, ecological imperatives, a sense of place and defining it, and land art. Tickets are $25. General admission seating. Call LO at 1-800-265-5656.
ICPI’s Certified Concrete Paver Installer Program Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton Through the ICPI Certified Concrete Paver Installer Program, individuals who are currently employed in the concrete paver installer industry have the opportunity to pursue education, certification and industry recognition. Download registration form. Contact LO at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 306.
Congress 2006 Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Rd. Canada’s International Horticultural Lawn and Garden Trade Show and Conference. For exhibitor information contact Landscape Ontario at 1-800-265-5656. Paul Day, Show Manager, ext. 339; Brenda Speck, Show Coordinator, ext. 353; Pat Hillmer, Conference Coordinator, ext. 308 or visit www.locongress.com
Awards of Excellence Ceremony and President & Chair’s Reception – Construction, Maintenance and Design Programs Doubletree International Plaza Hotel, 655 Dixon Rd., Toronto The annual awards ceremony will honour the top landscape contractors, designers and maintenance contractors in the Ontario horticulture industry, and give a chance for the membership to meet and mingle with the LO president & Congress Chair during the reception preceding the ceremony. Held in conjunction with Congress. Sponsorship opportunities available. Call Kristen for more details, 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321.
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