LO enews February 10, 2021

"Growing and Thriving" is the theme of this year’s annual education and networking event for the grower sector. Learn about the latest research, production techniques, pests, products, diseases and more.

Topics include: Microplants: Technology for Rapid Production; Resources to Improve Crop Protection; Oak Wilt and Beech Leaf Disease; Improving Soil Health in the Nursery; and much more!

Register for the 2021 Growers Short Course.

February LO magazine now online In this issue: Yorkshire Garden Services benefits from participating in GROW program; LO members win water conservation awards, Congress Connect launches year long marketplace and conference, plus monthly columns, news, and more! Read the February issue of LO magazine.

Economic Update: Critical information for your business, Feb 24
Landscape Ontario’s Covid-19 Task Force presents a free webinar featuring Craig Wright, Senior VP and Chief Economist at RBC and Dr. Charlie Hall, Professor and Ellison Chair at Texas A&M University. Join moderator Jeff Olsen, President of Brookdale Treeland Nurseries, at 1 p.m. on Feb. 24. Register for free now!

Visit the Congress Connect Marketplace
Congress Connect is a year-long marketplace where you can find landscape and horticulture products and supplies to grow your business. Registration is free, and includes: 365-day access to the virtual marketplace, product showcase, Drive LIVE, Hardscape LIVE, and Green LIVE education sessions, plus the two keynote sessions featured in the Congress Connect Conference. Register for free now!

Get on demand access to the Congress Connect Conference
Did you know you can sign up for on-demand access to all 32 Congress Connect Conference sessions at any time? The program is loaded with education geared to landscape and horticulture professionals and business owners. See the full lineup at locongress.com.

Next LO Peer to Peer Network event, Feb. 19
Business owners and upper managers of Landscape Ontario member companies have access to a free resource to improve their management practices, enagage and retain team members and improve business success via a series of short webinars, private online discussions, and virtual networking events. Check out the full lineup of events scheduled for 2021 via HortTrades.com.

Fusion training offered province wide in February and March
The Fusion Landscape Professional (FLP) program provides designers and contractors with the tools and knowledge to promote and provide landscapes that utilize lot level storm water management and enhance the environment. The program is now available in the following regions: London (Feb. 23-26), Ottawa (March 22-25) and across Ontario (March 8-11). Sign up now at HortTades.com/FLP.

Plant Symposium 2021, Feb. 25
For the past three years the annual Plant Symposium held in February has been sold out. This year’s event will be held online and continue to feature everything related to plants. Register will be available via the event page on HortTrades.com.

Save the date: Next LO All-Chapter Meeting to feature MTO on March 3
The next LO All-Chapter Meeting will take place March 3 at 10 a.m. and include a presentation from the Ministry of Transportation, followed by Chapter breakout rooms. Watch your inbox, LO enews and HortTrades.com/Events for details.

Ottawa Chapter AGM, March 10
The Ottawa Chapter Annual General meeting will take place via Zoom on Wed., March 10, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Join fellow members as we welcome Landscape Ontario president Dave Wright, and deputy executive director Joe Salemi. The AGM is sponsored by SiteOne Landscape Supply. Register via the Ottawa Chapter page.

NEW! LO Sector Success Event Series
to kick-off March 10
Save the date for a new series of one-hour education and breakout sessions that will connect you with other professionals in your industry sector. The series will run March 10, March 24, March 31, and continue Sept. 16 (Snowposium), Oct. 17, and Nov. 30 (Growers Fall Dinner). Registration will also gain you access to the Congress Connect Marketplace. More details will become available online at HortTrades.com.

Save the date: LO AGM to take place March 17
Members of Landscape Ontario are invited to this year’s virtual AGM to be held on March 17 starting at 11:00 a.m. Watch your inbox, LO enews and HortTrades.com/Events for details.

REFERENCE 2021, Feb 19
REFERENCE 2021 is the third instalment of the annual Reference Symposium for landscape architects, designers, gardeners and trades. "Our task is a multigenerational project to build functional, equitable, accessible, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing habitats in urban environments," explains host Jonas Spring. The virtual event is being held Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. Register online.

Nursery Growers IPM Webinar, Feb. 23
Come and learn about plant health and crop quality issues affecting Ontario nursery crops with host Jennifer Llewellyn and special guests that will talk about topics such as managing pesticide resistance. Register for free.

COHA Webinar: Better pest control in greenhouse ornamentals production, March 2
Based on the results of recent research, this webinar will explore improved production practices in potted chrysanthemum and gerbera crops to see if plant nutrition can be optimized as part of an integrated pest management strategy in these crops. Register online.

See the full online schedule

In-Class Seminars:
Build a Better Business, March 1
Essential Grounds Maintenance Practices, March 2
Fundamentals of Customer Service and Safety, March 3
Professional Practice & Project Management, March 3
Re-tool your website, March 8

See the full in-class schedule

Visit the Events page at HortTrades.com

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Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association
7856 Fifth Line South, Milton, ON L9T 2X8 Canada
1-800-265-5656
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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.

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