Attention LO members: Toronto Sun series promotion has begun
For the second year, Landscape Ontario is partnering with the Toronto Sun to provide gardening information and promote LO members. The Gardeners Guide series kicked off on Sunday, April 30, and will run through June 4. The colour features offer gardening articles, tips and columns by LO’s Denis Flanagan and the Sun’s assistant lifestyle editor Vena Eaton. Each edition carries the LO logo, and directs readers to find professional members at www.landscapeontario.com. The Guides also publicize information on upcoming Healty Lawns, Healthy Gardens presentations, an initiative by LO, Health Canada and other partners to educate consumers on plant health care. Watch for the Gardeners Guides on the back page of the Showcase section in the Sunday Toronto Sun. Distribution of the Sunday Sun is 333,000 copies, reaching 900,000 readers. Coming Events
6th Annual Consumers’ Choice Contest for Garden Centres LO member garden centres will receive ballots to hand out to their customers for a consumer awareness campaign. The garden centre with the most votes will be awarded the LO Consumers’ Choice Award. One lucky customer at the winning company will receive $250 worth of merchandise (LO to pay half). All ballots must be postmarked no later than August 8. For information contact Kristen McIntyre at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321
London Chapter Golf Tournament The Willows Golf and Country Club, 2124 Westchester Bourne (County Road 74), 4 km north of Hwy. 401 The London Chapter’s 18-hole, best ball tournament supports the Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario. Shot gun start is at 12:45 p.m. with dinner to follow at 5:00 p.m. $100 per golfer. Watch for your registration in the mail. For information contact Kristen McIntyre at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321.Dowload registration form.
Growers Summer Tour Details to follow Join the Growers Group on their annual summer tour of Ontario nurseries. Details to follow. For information contact Kathleen Pugliese at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 309.
Landscape Ontario Toronto Chapter Dick Sale Memorial Golf Tournament Nobleton Lakes Golf Club Join the Toronto Chapter at Nobleton Lakes Golf Club for a day of golf, prizes and fun. This 18-hole tournament is open to the first 216 players to register. Shot-gun tee-off is at 8:15 a.m. Lunch is included. This tournament supports the Toronto Botanical Garden. Download golf brochure and registration form Contact Kristen at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321 for sponsorship information.
Upper Canada Chapter Golf Tournament Picton Golf and Country Club This tournament starts at 10 a.m. and includes a steak dinner. Watch the mail for your registration form.
Certified Horticultural Technician – Installation/Maintenance Landscape Ontario, Milton The Certified Horticultural Technician Evaluation for Installation/Maintenance consists of a series of written and practical exams; the written exams will be held July 27 at 1 p.m., with the practical exams held July 28 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. A re-evaluation date has been set for October 13. Cost is $350 for members, $450 for non-members. Re-evaluation fee is $35. Prices do not include GST. For information, contact Beverly Benjamin at 905-875-1805, ext. 354, or download CHT application form or visit www.horttrades.com/cht
Certified Landscape Professional Exam Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. The CLP program is designed for owners and managers of horticulture companies. The evaluation focuses on core business skills required to run a successful operation. Candidates earn their CLP by successfully completing a series of seven written evaluations. To register contact the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association at 1-888-446-3499 or visit www.clp.canadanursery.com
Awards of Excellence Deadline – Garden Centre Program New deadline! Look for a copy of your 2006 entry form in the mail this summer. For more information, contact Kristen at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321.
Toronto Chapter Baseball Tournament Richmond Green Ball Diamond, Corner of Leslie & Elgin Mills Join the Toronto Chapter for its annual baseball tournament. Cost $500 per team, includes lunch and prizes. To register please call Kristen at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321.
Certified Horticultural Technician – Retail Landscape Ontario, Milton The Certified Horticultural Technician Evaluation – Retail Garden Centre consists of a series of written and practical exams; the written exams will be held August 22 at 1 p.m., with the practical exams held August 23, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. A re-evaluation date has been set for October 13. Cost is $250 for members, $400 for non-members. Re-evaluation fee is $35. Prices do not include GST. For information, contact Beverly Benjamin at 905-875-1805, ext. 354 or download CHT application form or visit www.horttrades.com/cht
7 Habits of Highly Effective People Landscape Ontario, Milton 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Presented by the Snow and Ice Management Association (SIMA) and Landscape Ontario. Guest speaker: Sean Frontz of Franklin Covey. Early bird pricing: $220 before August 15; $198 for each additional person from the same company. Sponsored by Eco-Solutions Inc. Register by calling SIMA at 814-835-0527 or visit www.sima.org
Growers Auction Connon Nurseries (NVK), Waterdown Landscape Ontario invites you to join the Growers Group for its annual fundraiser. This year’s auction will be hosted by Connon Nurseries, NVK in celebration of their 100th anniversary. Also: live judging of the LO Growers Awards of Excellence entries! Contact Kristen at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321 for more information.
Golden Horseshoe Chapter Chicken Roast Connon Nurseries (NVK), Waterdown Join the Golden Horseshoe Chapter for this annual event. It will be combined with Connon’s 100th anniversary celebration and the Growers Auction. Watch the mail for your invitation.
Certified Horticultural Technician – Installation/Maintenance Niagara Parks School of Horticulture The Certified Horticultural Technician Evaluation for Installation/Maintenance consists of a series of written and practical exams; the written exams will be held September 28 at 1 p.m., with the practical exams held September 29 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost is $350 for members, $450 for non-members. Re-evaluation fee is $35. Prices do not include GST. For information, contact Beverly Benjamin at 905-875-1805, ext. 354, or download CHT application form or visit www.horttrades.com/cht
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