Niagara Parks Commission receives Ontario Parks Award
The Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) is pleased to have received the Ontario Parks Association’s (OPA) Protecting Tomorrow Today award.
Funding announced for women in horticulture
A special pre-apprenticeship program for horticultural technicians will provide an opportunity for women, thanks to provincial funding from the Ontario...
Canadale wins perennial marketing contest
Congratulations to Canadale Nurseries of St. Thomas, winner of the North American-wide 2007 Perennials Marketing Contest, sponsored by Plant Publicity...
The new Master Format for construction specifications
Last month, in the first part of an article on changes in commonly used construction documents, I wrote about the...
Auto liability coverage – is a million really enough?
In this day and age, one doesn’t need to be a millionaire to experience a lawsuit.
Emergency registration for EAB, know your water
Just before Christmas, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources applied for an emergency use registration for a product that may...
Saugeen Greenhouse Program Involved in Community
When students begin the horticulture class at Saugeen District Secondary School, they know their participation extends far beyond the walls...
Plans to revitalize former Vineland research station
The Vineland Research and Innovation Centre has established a Stakeholder Advisory Committee.
Pick Ontario launched with free flower giveaway
To raise awareness of both the variety and quality of flowers produced by Ontario growers, Flowers Canada (Ont.) inc. launched...
Floral stamps dress up plain envelopes
Canada Post has issued a set of two 52 cent stamps featuring peonies.