Congress 2006 Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Rd. Canada’s International Horticultural Lawn and Garden Trade Show and Conference. For exhibitor information contact Landscape Ontario at 1-800-265-5656. Paul Day, Show Manager, ext. 339; Brenda Speck, Show Coordinator, ext. 353; Pat Hillmer, Conference Coordinator, ext. 308 or visit www.locongress.com
Awards of Excellence Ceremony – Construction, Maintenance and Design Programs Doubletree International Plaza Hotel, 655 Dixon Rd., Toronto 5:15 pm – 6:30 p.m. The annual awards ceremony will honour the top landscape contractors, designers and maintenance contractors in the Ontario horticulture industry. The Awards ceremony concludes with a reception hosted by the president of Landscape Ontario, Gerald Boot. Held in conjunction with Congress. This is a ticketed event. Tickets can be purchased at the LO booth (#728).
President’s Reception – Special Event! Doubletree International Plaza Hotel, 655 Dixon Rd, Toronto, Plaza Ballroom 6:30 pm. Come out and mingle with Landscape Ontario President, Gerald Boot, CLP. Reception begins immediately following Awards of Excellence Ceremony.
Landscape Ontario Annual General Meeting Doubletree International Plaza Hotel, 655 Dixon Rd., Toronto Continental breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Meeting starts at 8:00 a.m. For more information contact Kathleen Pugliese at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 309.
Certified Landscape Professional Exam International Plaza Hotel, 655 Dixon Road, Paris Room 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
Ottawa Chapter Meeting RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa Starts at 10:00 a.m. Guest speakers: Bob Tubby, LO president and Tony DiGiovanni, LO executive director) will discuss LO’s strategic plans for 2006. Chapter elections will also be held at this meeting. CLP Exam at 1 pm. For information contact Lynn Lane at 613-796-5156.
Certified Landscape Professional Exam RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa 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
Upper Canada Chapter Meeting New Strathcona Paper Centre Arena, 16 McPherson Dr., Napanee Meeting starts at 2:00 p.m. Topic: Japanese gardens, with guest speaker, Arthur Skolnik of Shibui Landscaping. Call LO at 1-800-265-5656 for information.
Growers Dinner Meeting Quality Hotel & Suites, Oakville Growers issues will be discussed at the annual dinner meeting. $35 per person. Contact Kathleen at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 339.
Golden Horseshoe Chapter Equipment and Job Costing Seminar Royal Botanical Garden, Burlington 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Do you know your break even point for each man hour, or how to calculate downtime? Are you earning 30% of your net sales. It’s not a fantasy – it could be reality! Find out how to cost jobs and equipment to ensure a profit. Join John Paul Lamarche for a day time seminar on equipment and job costing. JPL is an industry consultant who has helped many LO members become more profitable. For information contact Fiore Zenone at 905-516-2605. Registration must be received on or before January 19th. $65 per person. Members and non members welcome. Lunch provided. Download registration form
Windsor Chapter Meeting Bellaire Landscaping, 2025 Ellis Side Rd, Maidstone Starts at 1:00 p.m. Topic: Ministry of Transportation. For information contact Dan Garlatti at 519-734-0444.
Perennial Symposium 2006 London, Toronto, Ottawa February 6, London, Four Points Hotel, 1150 Wellington Rd S
February 7, Toronto, Paramount Hall, 222 Rowntree Dairy Rd.
February 8, Ottawa, Travel Lodge Ottawa West, 1376 Carling Ave
The 2006 program covers a wide range of topics including the scoop on increasing sales in the garden centre, mixed border design, flowering woodies, ground covers and, new perennials. LO members: $55; Non-members: $70. Onsite registration: LO members: $75; Non-members: $95. Students: $25. For further information, contact Pat Hillmer at 905-875-1805, ext. 308. Perennial Symposium Registration Form
Upper Canada Chapter Meeting New Strathcona Paper Centre Arena, 16 McPherson Dr., Napanee Starts at 2:00 p.m. Topic: Ponds and water features, with guest speaker, Stephen Poole of Connon Nurseries. Call LO at 1-800-265-5656 for information.
Growers Short Course Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington This year’s Short Course topics range from controlled release fertilizers, irrigation and nutrient management in containers to farm safety issues. Featured speaker Dr. Tom Yeager, a professor and well known nursery extension specialist from the University of Florida, will speak on irrigation and nutrient management and about developing BMPs. Cost is $55 for LO members. For information contact Kathleen Pugliese at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 309.
Georgian Lakelands Chapter Ski Day Alpine Ski Club, Collingwood Annual ski day costs $80 per person and includes breakfast, lunch, fun race and a day on the slopes. To register call Nick Solty at (705) 458-9111.
February 15, Toronto, Paramount Hall, 222 Rowntree Dairy Rd
February 16, Ottawa, Travel Lodge Ottawa West, 1376 Carling Ave
Don’t miss the 41st annual IPM Symposium, covering everything from the science of phenolgy, water management, overseeding, maintenance and biologicals. Also look for the MOE and OMAF updates. Cost: $55 per person prior to February 1. Onsite registration: $70 per person. For further information contact Pat Hillmer at 905-875-1805, ext. 308. IPM Registration Information
GreenTrade Expo Lansdowne Park, Ottawa Landscape Ontario’s Ottawa Chapter presents GreenTrade Expo — Eastern Ontario’s only horticultural trade and equipment show. The show features an expanded seminar series, lunch, contests and prizes. Don’t miss this gathering of landscape and horticulture industry professionals. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information contact Lynn Lane, show manager at 613-796-5156 or visit www.greentrade.ca.
Contractors Lecture Series Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave., E., Toronto Starts at 7:00 p.m. Guest speakers include Peter Guinane of Oriole Landscaping Ltd., and Walter Kehm, Landscape Architect of Walter H Kehm and Associates. Sponsored by Dufferin Aggregates, Kobes Nurseries, BTN, Beaver Valley Stone, Turf Care, Connon NVK. No charge. RSVP to Kristen McIntyre at LO at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321.
Windsor Chapter Meeting Roseland Golf Club, 455 Kennedy Dr., W., Windsor Starts at 1:00 p.m. Topic: Establishing a water garden with aquatic plants, with guest speaker, Farley See of Moore Water Gardens. For information contact Dan Garlatti at 519-734-0444.
Georgian Lakelands Equipment Trade Show Barrie Event Centre, Essa Rd. and Hwy. 400 Indoor show featuring the latest in equipment and supplies for the landscape industry. Seminars will be held throughout the day. Refreshments available on site. For exhibitor information For more information please contact Don McLaren at 705-734-2424.
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