Golden Horseshoe enews March 11, 2020

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March 11, 2020

		United States imposes new requirements on Canadian exports of boxwood, euonymus and holly Canadian exports to the United States of Buxus, Euonymus, Illex and Murraya will need to meet the requirements of a new Federal Order from the USDA-APHIS. All shipments must include a phytosanitry certificate and declaration indicating the plants were produced in an area free of box tree moth and have been properly inspected. The LO Industry Working Group continues to meet regularly with partners to monitor the spread of box tree moth in Ontario. Full details online.
			Bart Brusse Chair, Box tree moth industry working group

Gear Up for Spring, March 31

Join the Golden Horseshoe Chapter for a full day of presentations, trade show, networking and chapter AGM at the Ancaster Fairgrounds. Details at HortTrades.com.

LO members can get discounted tickets to Canada Blooms 2020

Co-located with the National Home Show, Canada Blooms celebrates over 20 years of connecting people to nature at Canada’s Largest Flower and Garden Festival. LO members can purchase individual tickets at a discounted price ($12 down from $20) or packs of 20 pay-per-use tickets where you only pay for those redeemed at the event. Contact Meghan Greaves at mgreaves@landscapeontario.com.

Tree and Shrub Identification, March 20

Learn how to differentiate between commonly grown trees and shrubs using simple morphological characteristics. Participants will learn how to recognize common plant families, how to use simple dichotomous keys and learn which resources can be used to identify common woody plants. Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU’s) available. Register online at HortTrades.com.

Water Smart Irrigation Professional program available to all members, March 23-24

The WSIP training and certification program provides contractors with the tools and knowledge to promote and provide water-efficient irrigation services to clients. Participants will receive a Study Manual and an irrigation auditing software. The training seminar will be held at Landscape Ontario on March 23 and 24. Companies operating in Peel and/or York Region are encouraged to apply for Region sponsorship. Apply/register at HortTrades.com.

New LO Podcast features Canadian Landscape Standard

Christene Stenhouse LeVatte joins the LO podcast to talk about the value of the Canadian Landscape Standard, developed by the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects and the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association. The CLS is the authoritative resource for landscape construction projects projects in Canada.Listen for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or online at L andscapeontario.com.

WSPS offers free Pandemic Policy tool

Under Occupational Health and Safety Act laws, employers have a duty to protect workers from known hazards, which may include pandemic flu and other infectious illnesses. One way to meet this obligation is to establish a company policy for handling outbreaks. Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS) has provided a free tool, titled, Model Policy on Pandemic Flu & Other Infections Illnesses, businesses can adapt based on government templates and best practices. Full details at HortTrades.com.

Unilock Contractor Expo 2020 registration now open

Root smart healthier trees rooted in science a.m.a.

LO SEMINARS

Professional Development Guide 2019-2020

Professional Development seminars
Seminars for the 2019-2020 season are online.

Visit HortTrades.com/seminars.

For the ‘LOVE’ of Vegetables, March 12
Decks from the Ground Up, March 12
Picking Plants for Problem Areas, March 16
Get the Most of the Blooming Season, March 17
Protect your ‘ASS’ets, March 17
Sketchup – advanced workshop in designing in 3D, March 17-19
Maintaining Turf on Treed Sites, March 18
Skid-Steer Certification Training, March 18
The Effective Supervisor: Building Strategies for Success, March 18-19
Skid-Steer Certification Training, March 19
Let the ‘Waterfall’ into your Landscape Project, March 19
Nematodes The Undercover Hero’s of the Lawncare, March 20
Managing Safety of On-Site Contractors, March 20
Compact Excavator Safe Operator Training, March 20
Tree and Shrub Identification, March 20
Tree and Shrubs: Planting and Maintenance Practices, March 23
Keeping it Green: Keeping it Beautiful, March 23
Installation Steps & Practices: Build a System, March 24
WHMIS 2015 GHS, March 24
Compact Excavator Safe Operator Training, March 24
Skid-Steer Certification Training, March 25
Emergency 1st Aid, CPR C & AED Certification, March 26
Skid-Steer Certification Training, March 26
Dig Deeper: Landscape Plants and How to Use them in your Landscape Job, March 26
Controllers, Sensors & Scheduling, March 26
Electrical Troubleshooting for Irrigation Systems, March 27

UPCOMING LO EVENTS

London Chapter MTO Meeting and AGM, March 11
Waterloo Chapter Meeting, March 11
Georgian Lakelands MTO Meeting and AGM , March 12
Windsor Chapter MTO Meeting and AGM, March 12
Canada Blooms, March 13-22
Ottawa Chapter Meeting, March 26
Toronto Chapter Safety Meeting, March 26

Gear Up for Spring, March 31
Georgian Lakelands Designers Coffee Morning, April 1
Toronto Chapter Shop Talk, April 15

Visit the Events page at HortTrades.com

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Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association
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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.