Upper Canada enews September 4, 2019

September LO magazine now online In this issue: A profile of LO member, LA Gardens: a look at how new Canadians are taking on big roles in successful companies; something for everyone at Congress 2020. Plus the latest news about the association, the profession, monthly columnists and more! Read the issue online at HortTrades.com.

Upper Canada Chapter Golf Tournament, Oct. 4
New date! The event at Loyalist Golf & Country Club in Bath, Ont. has been rescheduled. Proceeds help to fund the chapter’s scholarship program. Details online at HortTrades.com.

Ministry blitz to focus on silica dust and diesel exhaust this fall
Be aware of the respiratory hazards in the workplace and get up-to-date on prevention and safe work practices. Worksite inspections will take place Oct. 1 to Dec 27. Read the article from the Sept. issue of LO magazine.

Enter projects in LO Awards of Excellence
LO members have until Oct. 1 to enter projects in this year’s Awards of Excellence program. Winning an award is a great marketing tool and a great way to show off the talent and skill of your team. Enter your projects online at HortTrades.com.


Box Tree Moth management meeting, Sept. 5

The Co-chairs of the Box Tree Moth Industry Working Group Bart Brusse and Tom Intven invite you to a meeting on Sept. 5 from 10-noon EST at the Landscape Ontario office in Milton to discuss this issue and develop BTM management options that make sense for industry. Industry members are welcome to join via conference call. Visit HortTrades.com for full details.

Free collection of unwanted pesticides
CleanFarms Ontario provides free collection of unwanted and obsolete pesticides at temporary, one-day locations locations across the province from Sept. 20 to Oct. 1, 2019. Don’t miss this opportunity. Next collection is in 2022.

Peer to Peer at LO chapter meetings this fall
Learn about the challenges of todays multi-generational workforce and how you can improve your leadership style and team culture with Jacki Hart, LO Peer to Peer Network Manager. Jacki Hart will be speaking at chapter meetings in Ottawa (Oct. 2), London (Oct. 8), Toronto (Oct. 23), Windsor (Oct. 24). Visit the events calendar or Peer to Peer page at HortTrades.com for details.

Donate now to Industry Auction, Sept. 12
LO’s Growers Group is asking for donations of nursery stock, hardgoods and silent auction items to support this year’s Industry Auction at J.C. Bakker in St. Catharines on Sept. 12. All nursery stock entered in the LO Growers Awards of Excellence program is included in the auction. Donate now via IndustryAuction.ca. 

Peer to Peer Muskoka Summit, Sept. 19-20
Don’t miss this exceptional two-day business management summit, located in beautiful Muskoka, Sept. 19-20. Workshop topics include "What are my financials telling me?" with Jacki Hart and Joe Salemi, and "Scaling up your business" with Scott Wentworth, Janna Bradley, Kevin Scott, Tyler Lockhart, Jacki Hart and Tony DiGiovanni. Full details and online registration are at HortTrades.com.

Nursery Growers Summer Tour, Sept. 19
Join your peers for a tour of nurseries, greenhouses and gardens in Oxford County. Stops include Whistling Gardens, Potters Road Nursery, Stam Nurseries and Ramblin’ Road Brewery Farm. Details online at HortTrades.com.

Snowposium coming to Milton, Sept. 26
The annual gathering of snow and ice removal pros, Snowposium, will be held at Landscape Ontario’s newly-renovated home office in Milton, Ont. All attendees get access to the trade show. A full conference program with a number of sessions and expert speakers is also available. Register online by Sept. 11 to save.

Georgian Lakelands Putting Challenge, Sept. 26
The annual Georgian Lakelands Chapter Putting Challenge is set for Sept. 26 at the Cascades Putting Course in Blue Mountain. Test your skills on this unique and challenging 18-hole, par-67 course! Bring your staff for a fun day of putting and networking. Online registration and sponsorship is now open at HortTrades.com.

Waterloo Chapter Golf Tournament, Sept. 27
Enjoy a great day at Conestoga Golf and Conference Centre while helping to raise funds for KidsAbility, Chapter scholarships and school greening projects. Register online at HortTrades.com.

Garden Centre Fall Dinner Meeting, Oct. 24
LO’s Garden Centre Sector group will host a dinner event on Oct. 24 that will also include networking, lively, relevant discussions and presentation of the Garden Centre Awards of Excellence. Details and online registration now open at HortTrades.com.
 

Visit the Events page at HortTrades.com