6th Annual Consumers’ Choice Contest for Garden Centres LO member garden centres will receive ballots to hand out to their customers for a consumer awareness campaign. The garden centre with the most votes will be awarded the LO Consumers’ Choice Award. One lucky customer at the winning company will receive $250 worth of merchandise (LO to pay half). All ballots must be postmarked no later than August 8. For information contact Kristen McIntyre at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321
London Chapter Golf Tournament The Willows Golf and Country Club, 2124 Westchester Bourne (County Road 74), 4 km north of Hwy. 401 The London Chapter’s 18-hole, best ball tournament supports the Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario. Shot gun start is at 12:45 p.m. with dinner to follow at 5:00 p.m. $100 per golfer. Watch for your registration in the mail. For information contact Kristen McIntyre at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321.Dowload registration form.
Growers Summer Tour This year the Growers will tour some of the most progressive nurseries in Canada — Ontario nurseries! The theme this year is field and pot-in-pot production of high quality woody nursery stock. This behind-the-scenes look at woody plant production will provide opportunities for networking, problem solving and the sharing of innovative ideas. Registration is $150 per person for a shared room and $199 for a single. Includes meals plus accommodation at the Nottawasaga Inn. Call Kathleen at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 309 to register. Download itinerary and registration form
Landscape Ontario Toronto Chapter Dick Sale Memorial Golf Tournament Nobleton Lakes Golf Club Join the Toronto Chapter at Nobleton Lakes Golf Club for a day of golf, prizes and fun. This 18-hole tournament is open to the first 216 players to register. Shot-gun tee-off is at 8:15 a.m. Lunch is included. This tournament supports the Toronto Botanical Garden. Download golf brochure and registration form Contact Kristen at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321 for sponsorship information.
Upper Canada Chapter Golf Tournament Picton Golf and Country Club Best ball scramble tournament starts at 10 a.m. $85 per golfer. Everyone welcome. Download registration form.
Certified Horticultural Technician – Installation/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 July 27 at 1 p.m., with the practical exams held July 28 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. A re-evaluation date has been set for October 13. 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
Certified Landscape Professional Exam Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. The CLP program is designed for owners and managers of horticulture companies. The evaluation focuses on core business skills required to run a successful operation. Candidates earn their CLP by successfully completing a series of seven written evaluations. To register contact the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association at 1-888-446-3499 or visit www.clp.canadanursery.com
Awards of Excellence Deadline – Garden Centre Program New deadline! Look for a copy of your 2006 entry form in the mail this summer. For more information, contact Kristen at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321.
Toronto Chapter Baseball Tournament Richmond Green Ball Diamond, Corner of Leslie & Elgin Mills Join the Toronto Chapter for its annual baseball tournament. Cost $500 per team, includes lunch and prizes. Download registration form. For information contact Kristen at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321.
Certified Horticultural Technician – Retail Landscape Ontario, Milton The Certified Horticultural Technician Evaluation – Retail Garden Centre consists of a series of written and practical exams; the written exams will be held August 22 at 1 p.m., with the practical exams held August 23, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. A re-evaluation date has been set for October 13. 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 download CHT application form or visit www.horttrades.com/cht
Ottawa Chapter Golf Tournament Canadian Golf and Country Club, Ottawa A great way to network and have fun while supporting
our industry suppliers. Consider sending your staff –
it’s a great way to reward a long summer of hard work. Download brochure and registration form.
7 Habits of Highly Effective People Landscape Ontario, Milton 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Presented by the Snow and Ice Management Association (SIMA) and Landscape Ontario. Guest speaker: Sean Frontz of Franklin Covey. Early bird pricing: $220 before August 15; $198 for each additional person from the same company. Sponsored by Eco Solutions Inc. Register by calling SIMA at 814-835-0527,visit www.sima.org or Download registration form
Georgian Lakelands Chapter Golf Tournament Orr Lake Golf Club, Elmvale Shotgun start at 3 p.m., followed by a 6 p.m. chapter meeting and elections. $50 per person. Contact Terry Kowalski at 1-800-788-5393.
Growers Auction Connon Nurseries (NVK), Dundas Landscape Ontario invites you to join the Growers Group for its annual fundraiser. This year’s auction will be hosted by Connon Nurseries, NVK in celebration of their 100th anniversary. Also: live judging of the LO Growers Awards of Excellence entries! Contact Kristen at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321 for more information.
Golden Horseshoe Chapter Chicken Roast Connon Nurseries (NVK), Dundas Join the Golden Horseshoe Chapter for this annual event. It will be combined with Connon’s 100th anniversary celebration and the Growers Auction. Watch the mail for your invitation.
Certified Horticultural Technician – Installation/Maintenance Niagara Parks School of Horticulture The Certified Horticultural Technician Evaluation for Installation/Maintenance consists of a series of written and practical exams; the written exams will be held September 28 at 1 p.m., with the practical exams held September 29 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. 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
Windsor Chapter Bob Girard Memorial Golf Day Deer Run Golf Course, Blenheim Tee-off is at 9 a.m. and there is room for 10 foursomes. Best ball format. Lunch, dinner and prizes are included. Registration forms will be mailed in the summer.
Garden Centre Symposium Toronto Congress Centre A world-class learning opportunity for garden centre owners and managers. Presented by the Landscape Ontario Garden Centre Commodity Group in cooperation with the Canada Nursery Landscape Association, in conjunction with Garden Expo. The symposium will cover topics such as staffing issues, consumer and industry trends, sales, technology, loyalty programs and more. There will also be a networking reception and a chance to see the show before anyone else. Download registration information
Garden Expo/Florist Expo Toronto Congress Centre Garden Expo/Florist Expo enjoys its seventh 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
Garden Centre and Growers Awards of Excellence Ceremony Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Rd., Toronto Join us for this recognition ceremony announcing the winners of the 2006 garden centre awards program, and honoring the winners from the growers program from the research auction. Held in conjunction with Garden Expo at the Toronto Congress Centre, 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., on the show floor. There is no charge for this event. For more information, contact Kristen at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321.
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