LO enews February 17, 2021

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February 17, 2021

		Critical information for business owners Landscape Ontario’s Covid-19 Task Force presents a free webinar that will look at economic trends for 2021 and how they will impact business owners. Craig Wright, Chief Economist with RBC and Dr. Charlie Hall of Texas A&M University share their insights into the year ahead to help you prepare your finances. LO Task Force member Jeff Olsen, President of Brookdale Treeland Nursery will moderate the discussion. All Landscape Ontario members are invited to the webinar at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24. Register now!

Next LO Peer to Peer Network event, Feb. 19
Business owners and upper managers of Landscape Ontario member companies have access to a free resource to improve their management practices, engage and retain team members and improve business success via a series of short webinars, private online discussions, and virtual networking events. Check out the full lineup of events scheduled for 2021 via HortTrades.com.

Visit the Congress Connect Marketplace
Congress Connect is a year-long marketplace where you can find landscape and horticulture products and supplies to grow your business. Registration is free, and includes: 365-day access to the virtual marketplace, product showcase, Drive LIVE, Hardscape LIVE, and Green LIVE education sessions, plus the two keynote sessions featured in the Congress Connect Conference. Register for free now!

REFERENCE 2021, Feb 19
REFERENCE 2021 is the third instalment of the annual Reference Symposium for landscape architects, designers, gardeners and trades. "Our task is a multigenerational project to build functional, equitable, accessible, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing habitats in urban environments," explains host Jonas Spring. The virtual event is being held Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. Register online.

Get on demand access to the Congress Connect Conference
Did you know you can sign up for on-demand access to all 32 Congress Connect Conference sessions at any time? The program is loaded with education geared to landscape and horticulture professionals and business owners. See the full lineup at locongress.com.

Nursery Growers IPM Webinar, Feb. 23
Come and learn about plant health and crop quality issues affecting Ontario nursery crops with host Jennifer Llewellyn and special guests that will talk about topics such as managing pesticide resistance. Register for free.

Fusion training offered province wide in February and March
The Fusion Landscape Professional (FLP) program provides designers and contractors with the tools and knowledge to promote and provide landscapes that utilize lot level storm water management and enhance the environment. The program is now available in the following regions: London (Feb. 23-26), Ottawa (March 22-25) and across Ontario (March 8-11). Sign up now at HortTades.com/FLP.

Toronto Chapter Shop Talk, Feb. 24
Busy planning the upcoming season or spending long nights plowing snow? Take a break and enjoy an evening socializing with your peers starting at 6 p.m. Register for the Zoom Event.

Plant Symposium 2021, Feb. 25
For the past three years the annual Plant Symposium held in February has been sold out. This year’s event will be held online and continue to feature everything related to plants. Speakers include: Sara Bendrick, Ellen Ecker Ogden, Scott Sim and Jan Johnsen. Register at HortTrades.com.

COHA Webinar: Better pest control in greenhouse ornamentals production, March 2
Based on the results of recent research, this webinar will explore improved production practices in potted chrysanthemum and gerbera crops to see if plant nutrition can be optimized as part of an integrated pest management strategy in these crops. Register online.

All-Chapter Meeting featuring MTO on March 3
The next LO All-Chapter Meeting will take place March 3 at 10 a.m. and include a presentation from the Ministry of Transportation, followed by Chapter breakout rooms. Sign up for the Zoom meeting.

NEW! LO Sector Success Event Series
to kick-off March 10
Save the date for a new series of one-hour education and breakout sessions that will connect you with other professionals in your industry sector. The series will run March 10, March 24, March 31, and continue Sept. 16 (Snowposium), Oct. 17, and Nov. 30 (Growers Fall Dinner). Registration will also gain you access to the Congress Connect Marketplace. Register at HortTrades.com.

Ottawa Chapter AGM, March 10
The Ottawa Chapter Annual General meeting will take place via Zoom on Wed., March 10, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Join fellow members as we welcome Landscape Ontario president Dave Wright, and deputy executive director Joe Salemi. The AGM is sponsored by SiteOne Landscape Supply. Register via the Ottawa Chapter page.

LO’s Annual General Meeting, March 17
Members of Landscape Ontario are invited to this year’s virtual AGM to be held on March 17 starting at 11 a.m. Register for the Zoom Meeting.

Toronto Chapter AGM, March 24
Save the date for the Toronto Chapter’s Annual General Meeting, coming up at 4 p.m. on March 24. Stay tuned to LO Enews or HortTrades.com for the registration link.

LOLA Webinars for Growers
The Landscape Ontario Labour Assessment (LOLA) program is hosting webinars for nursery producers. Upcoming topics include: "WSIB and Covid, Here to help in the event of an Outbreak;" and "Health and Safety Resources for Nursery Growers." Visit HortTrades.com.

LO SEMINARS

Professional Development Guide 2020-2021

Professional Development Online Seminars

Enhance your skills and knowledge this winter with Landscape Ontario’s Professional Development Program. Seminars will be held online. Space is limited – Register today!

Online Seminars:
Annuals, Perennials, Natives and Tropicals for Containers, Feb. 19
Lighting 101: Basic design techniques, Feb. 23
4 Leadership Hats – Developing Your People , Feb. 24
Landscape Designer’s Studio-Principles , Feb 24
Web Strategy and Search Engine Optimization Overview , Feb. 26

See the full online schedule

In-Class Seminars:
Below the Ground: Introduction to Soils and Tree, March 15
Essential Grounds Maintenance Practices, March 16
Profitability Begins Before 7 am – The key to a successful morning roll out , March 16
Tree and Shrub Identification, March 17
Owner/ Operator Equipment seminar , March 18

See the full in-class schedule

UPCOMING LO EVENTS

Congress Connect, All year!
Congress Connect Conference, On demand all year!
LO Peer to Peer Wildcard Zoom Connect Lounge, Feb. 19
2021 Economic Update, Feb. 24
Toronto Chapter Shop Talk, Feb. 24
Plant Symposium 2021, Feb. 25
LO All Chapter Meeting, March 3
LO Peer to Peer Virtual Business Bite with Peter Guinane, Mar. 3
Ottawa Chapter AGM, Mar. 10
LO Sector Success Series: Mental Health, Mar. 10
LO Annual General Meeting, Mar. 17
LO Sector Success Series: Finding Labour, Mar. 24
LO Sector Success Series: How to Budget, Mar. 31

Visit the Events page at HortTrades.com

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Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association
7856 Fifth Line South, Milton, ON L9T 2X8 Canada
1-800-265-5656
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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.