Toronto enews January 8, 2020

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January 8, 2020

Congress ends tomorrow
Landscape professionals proudly show off their awards at the conclusion of Landscape Ontario’s Awards of Excellence last night. The event was held in conjunction with the Congress trade show and conference which wraps up tomorrow. See a full list of award winners online.

Rinox Pavers, Slabs, Walls, Inground pools, Aluminum siding booth number 2366

Top quality is within reach. Unilock Pavers and Walls

A.M.A Horticulture Root Smart, Healthier Trees rooted in science see it in Booth number 2417 at LO Congress

Congress 2020 January 7-9th. Register today! LOCONGRESS.COM

Take a break at Congress. Landscape Trades Ale Trail, north hall patio lounge

CONGRESS DAY 3: THURSDAY, JANUARY 9

Show Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
New Product Showcase (Hall C): 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Patio Lounge (Hall F): 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Recruit LIVE! (Hall F): 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Canada Blooms Campus (Hall F): 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Hardscape LIVE! (Hall F): 10:30 a.m.
Conference Sessions: 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Drive LIVE! (Hall G): 11:00 a.m.
Congress Ale Trail: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Green LIVE! (Hall C): 11:30 a.m.
Green LIVE! (Hall C): 1:30 p.m.
Drive LIVE! (Hall G): 2:00 p.m.
Hardscape LIVE! (Hall F): 2:30 p.m.

January LO magazine now online
In this issue: Get to know Dave Wright, Landscape Ontario’s new president. Plus, Fusion Landscaping program expands across the province, and Brian Cocks volunteers to help give students real-world experience at Congress. Read all this and more in the January issue of LO magazine.

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Virtual Landscape & Hardscape Summit, Jan. 13-15

Landscape ands Hardscape business consultant Frank Bourque is bringing together 20+ contractors, coaches and business experts for a virtual summit on how you can build, market, and scale your business. LO members receive a 25% discount with the promo code LOMEMBER25. Register for the summit online.

Ontario Invasive Plant Conference, Jan. 15
The Ontario Invasive Plant Council is pleased to present their Invasive Plant Conference and Annual General Meeting. This year’s conference has been extended to combine the Ontario Phragmites Working Group Annual Meeting on Jan. 16 at the same location. Details online.

How to use Dynascape Seminar, Jan. 28-29

This seminar is intended for landscape designers or contractors at all experience levels. At the completion of this two-day seminar you will have the skills and confidence needed to draft landscape plans on a computer. This seminar will also cover industry standards for drawings including planting plan, construction details grading and layout plans. Register at HortTrades.com.

Growers Short Course, Feb. 5
Register online by Jan. 24 and save on admission to the most anticipated educational and networking event of the year for the grower community. Includes breakfast, lunch, door prizes, informative speakers, research reports, new products, homegrown ideas and more. Register online at HortTrades.com/growers-group.

GreenTrade Expo, Feb. 12-13
Eastern Ontario’s landscape and construction show has expanded to two days for 2020. Featuring free admission, free parking, over 110 exhibitors, fun activities, free all-day seminars and more. Register for free online at GreenTrade.ca.

Julie Moir Messervy designer workshop, Feb. 12-13
With over three decades of experience, nine books, and numerous high-profile lectures, Julie is an innovative leader in landscape and garden design theory and practice. Don’t miss this full day of learning, lecture and hands-on break out sessions. Details online at GreenTrade.ca.

Grounds Management Lecture, Feb. 20
This annual Lecture Series is a gathering of Grounds Management professionals. Enjoy interesting and informative sessions related to the profession, networking and lunch with your peers. Register online at by Feb. 6 and save.

Lighting Conference, Feb. 27
Join industry peers and learn about lighting industry specific issues and meet with suppliers to find out about new products and technologies at this annual conference. Lunch included. Register online by Feb. 14 and save.

Irrigation Conference, Feb. 28
Get you and your staff prepared for the future of the irrigation profession in Ontario at this annual gathering that includes exhibitors, seminars and networking. Lunch included. Register online at IrrigationConference.ca by Feb. 14 and save.

Ski and Spa Day, Feb. 5

Enjoy a fun day on the slopes, a relaxing day at the spa, or both! A variety of flexible packages and sponsorship opportunities are available. Join the Georgian Lakelands Chapter for a mid-winter break that includes breakfast, activity and Après Ski party. Full details and online registration at HortTrades.com.

London Chapter Plant Symposium, Feb. 7

London Chapter and OALA present the return of this full-day of informative guest speakers, marketplace vendors, buffet lunch and door prizes for students, landscape pros and gardeners. Details and registration online at HortTrades.com.

LO SEMINARS


	Professional Development seminars Seminars for the 2020 season are online. Visit HortTrades.com/seminars. Space is limited. View seminars online by topic, chapter, date or title, or view the Guide online. Government grant helps to pay for LO seminars. Find out more.
How to Use Dynascape, Jan. 28-29 Recruit, Motivate and Retain a Highly-Engaged Team, Jan. 31 Landscape Design: An Introduction, Feb. 3 How to Impact Employee Retention, Feb. 3 Chiseled in Stone: An Introduction, Feb. 3 Paving Your Way to Perfect Interlock, Feb. 4 Practical Basic Calculations for Contractors, Feb. 4 Cutting Through The Clutter with Manage360, Feb. 5 Chiseled in Stone: Intermediate Seminar, Feb. 6 Cultivating a Sustainable Business with More than a Shovel, Feb. 6 Sketchup: An Introduction, Feb. 7 Getting Started in Concrete, Feb. 7 Rain Garden and Bioswales for Designers and Contractors, Feb. 7

UPCOMING LO EVENTS

Congress 2020, Jan. 7-9
Windsor Chapter Meeting, Jan. 23
Nursery Growers Short Course, Feb. 5
Georgian Lakelands Ski and Spa Day, Feb. 5
London Chapter Plant Symposium, Feb. 7
Ottawa Chapter Awards of Distinction, Feb. 12
Green Trade Expo 2020, Feb. 12-13
Grounds Management Lecture, Feb. 20
Lighting Conference 2020, Feb. 27
Irrigation Conference 2020, Feb. 28

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.