John Deere closing Welland factory
John Deere’s last manufacturing facility in Canada, its Welland plant, will close by the end of 2009.
Hannah Mathers heads co-operative research effort
The Ontario nursery and landscape industry is receiving some help with research initiatives, industry projects and extension activities in the...
Insurance market conditions changing
There are several signs that point to a hardening change in insurance market conditions for landscapers and contractors.
Time to celebrate horticulture
In the past 12 years, over one million visitors have celebrated the first breath of spring each March at Canada...
Every season brings new turf growing challenges
Every turf growing season is unique, and the summer of 2008 was a good reminder of that.
Turfgrass Symposium dates
The Ontario Turfgrass Symposium dates are set. Join us at the University of Guelph, Rozanski Hall, on Wed., Feb. 18...
Tendering and the contractor/subcontractor relationship
One aspect of the law of tendering, which is particularly misunderstood, is how the law applies to the relationship between...
It’s time to ask better questions
While sitting in my comfy chair with a cup of tea, wondering what stroke of genius I was going to...
Aldershot builds new garden for RBG
The new Helen M. Kippax Wild Plant Garden at the Royal Botanical Gardens was opened with great pride on Sept....
Online seminar helps snow contractors manage salt shortages
The Snow and Ice Management Association is hosting a webinar at noon on October 20. Snow and ice contractors can...
Exposure opportunity for designers
Style at Home magazine is looking for a landscape designer interested in helping out at its first annual public home...