LO enews April 17, 2019

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April 17, 2019

		Help to control the spread of box tree moth A Landscape Ontario-led control program will be undertaken in the spring and summer of 2019, with the objective of early control of the recently discovered box tree moth in Toronto. The program will help to stop this new, invasive pest before it has the opportunity to spread further. As chair of the industry working group, I am asking all industry members to be on the lookout for this pest when working with Buxus species in their daily landscape work. For details on how to report sightings and for a pest identification card, visit HortTrades.com/box-tree-moth.
			Bart Brusse Chair, Box tree moth industry working group

Feedback needed to make jobsites safer
Contractors are asked to give input to help the Ontario Ministry of Labour to clarify requirements for temporary stairs on construction projects. Give your input by April 25 via a link at the bottom of the amendment proposal on the Ontario website.

Health Canada restricts neonic product
Ornamental use of the neonic product Flagship is expected to be cancelled in two years, after Health Canada’s PMRA conducted a pollinator assessment. Crops such as conifers and grasses, that pollinators do not visit, are expected to be exempted. For details and timelines, read the article on HortTrades.com.

Volunteers needed for Skills Ontario
The annual Skills Ontario event that includes categories for Horticulture and Landscape and Landscape Design is looking for knowledgeable judges to support youth as volunteers. If you are able to volunteer May 6-7 at the Toronto Congress Centre, please register online.

Partners in Prevention, Apr. 30-May 1
Don’t miss the 2019 Health & Safety Conference & Trade Show. Produced by Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS), the two-day event includes sessions on legislation, legal issues, leadership, human resources, mental health, JHSC and more. This year’s keynote speaker is TV personality, Rick Mercer. For full details, visit http://app.wsps.ca/pip/.

London area youth job expo, May 15
Greenhouse Academy in Thorndale, Ont., is inviting leaders of business and education to participate in its first annual youth job fair. The 60,000 square foot facility will provide students access to business, industry and education to help drive the future labour pool of the London area. More details on the event website.

Cuddy Open Garden, June 1-2
Stroll the gardens at your leisure, take one of the animated, free garden tours and shop the ever-popular plant sale. This event has something for everyone. Admission is $5.00 for adults and FREE for kids. Details online at HortTrades.com.

Garden Days coming this June
Garden Days, Canada’s coast to coast to coast celebration of gardening will run June 15-23, 2019. The nine-days of events will kick off June 15, National Gardening Day. Details online at HortTrades.com.

Dry Stone Walling Certification Day, July 19
Dean McLellan Stonework and the Saugeen Amphitheatre restoration program with the support of Upper Canada Stone and Landscape Ontario, will be offering a Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain, Certification Day this summer. Full details online at HortTrades.com.

Oaks Seville 80mm. For more info click here.

lmn workshops. free landscape management software. learn more

Root Smart. Healthier trees, rooted in science. ama

Top Quality is Within Reach. Unilock Pavers and Walls

grubGONE! new Bio-Insecticide targets all important grub species. Plant Products

LO SEMINARS


	Professional Development seminars LO’s winter seminar series has now concluded. Stay tuned to HortTrades.com/seminars. and check the LO events page for learning and networking opportunities across the province this summer. Details on 2018-2019 seminars will be released early this fall.

UPCOMING LO EVENTS

Upper Canada Chapter Golf Tournament, Jul. 26
Golden Horseshoe Chapter Golf Tournament, Aug. 16
Toronto Chapter Golf Tournament, Aug. 23
Industry Auction, Sep. 12
Nursery Growers Summer Tour, Sep. 19
Snowposium 2019, Sept. 26

Visit the Events page at HortTrades.com

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With more than 2,500 professional members, Landscape Ontario is the province’s premier horticultural trades association. Our mission is to be the leader in representing, promoting and fostering a favourable climate for the advancement of the horticulture industry in Ontario.