London enews February, 12 2020

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February 12, 2020

		LO hosts Grounds Management event on Feb. 20 The Grounds Management Lecture Series has a great lineup of speakers and topics this year. Darby McGrath leads the program talking about the newly updated Ontario landscape Tree Planting Guide. Other presenters include: Bob Reeves on how healthy soil supports plant health; Roger Tschanz outlines the 2019 trial garden results; Roy Kuehn talks the truth about mulch; and finally Jon Peter from the RGB will discuss underutilized low-maintenance plants. The Grounds Management Sector Group hopes you will join us at Landscape Ontario on February 20 for education, networking and lunch! Register online at HortTrades.com.
			Brad Paton, Chair, Ground Management Sector Group

In Memoriam – Bernie Langendoen

Co-owner of Maple Leaf Nurseries near St. Catharines, Ont., passed away recently. Details online at HortTrades.com.

London Chapter meeting, March 11

It’s time for the annual update from the Ministry of Transportation. This meeting has been designed to help you avoid unnecessary contact with MTO officers and provide you with the information you need to know to take a proactive approach to compliance. Make sure to bring your employees for this meeting. They are your front line workers. Full details at HortTrades.com.

CNLA acquires Communities in Bloom

The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association announced an agreement has been reached to acquire Communities in Bloom, bringing the governance and ownership of the CiB Program under the CNLA umbrella. Learn more at HortTrades.com.

Dipel fully-registered for box tree moth
The Pest Management Regulatory Agency has announced approval of a minor use label expansion registration for Dipel Insecticide for control of box tree moth on boxwood in Canada. For details, visit HortTrades.com.

Connect with future staff at local job fairs
Now is the time to connect with students who are about to decide their future career path. Local career fairs will be held across the province in the coming months and participating will get your company name in front of thousands of students. Find an event to attend in your area at HortTrades.com.

Flagstone – Intermediate Seminar, Feb. 18-19

Further develop your product knowledge and installation skills. This hands-on two-day seminar will cover topics such as various types of flagstone, understanding sizes and patterns, how to rock face coping, wet and dry lay techniques, how to tuck point and sponge finish mortar joints. Participants will work to create various projects, including a two-step staircase with walkway and a fire pit surround. Register online at HortTrades.com.

Grounds Management Lecture Series, Feb. 20
This annual Lecture Series is a gathering of Grounds Management professionals. Enjoy interesting and informative sessions related to the profession, networking and lunch with your peers. Register online at by Feb. 6 and save.

COHA research update webinar, Feb. 20

Each year, the researchers participating in the Ornamental’s Science Cluster convene via a webinar format to present the most recent updates of their respective research projects. The February 20 event will highlight the second year of their five-year research projects. With a line-up of 10 very diverse research projects, the webinar will be an almost full day affair, organized into three separate segments. Find more information at HortTrades.com.

Lighting Conference, Feb. 27
Join industry peers and learn about lighting industry specific issues and meet with suppliers to find out about new products and technologies at this annual conference. Lunch included. Register online by Feb. 14 and save.

Irrigation Conference, Feb. 28
Get you and your staff prepared for the future of the irrigation profession in Ontario at this annual gathering that includes exhibitors, seminars and networking. Lunch included. Register online at IrrigationConference.ca by Feb. 14 and save.

Sell like never before – Peer to Peer Workshop, March 11

This one-day Peer to Peer workshop with Jacki Hart in Kitchener, will identify each of the stages crucial to a successful sales process, and the key activities required to foster your sales leads. You’ll leave the workshop armed with a full sales plan template for fast implementation this spring. Register 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.

Flagstone: An Intermediate Seminar, Feb. 18-19
Landscaping for Wild Pollinators and Habitat, Feb. 18
Deep Dive CFO Analysis: What the numbers really mean! Feb. 18
Annuals: The New, the Faithful and the Forgotten, Feb. 21
Outdoor Fire Pit Construction, Feb. 24-25
Ornamental Ways to Handle Rainwater, Feb. 24
Dynascape – Intermediate Seminar, Feb. 25-26
Flower Arranging 101 – Feb. 25
Selling Better to Get More Customers, Feb. 26

UPCOMING LO EVENTS

Green Trade Expo 2020, Feb. 12-13
Golden Horseshoe Family Day Skate, Feb. 17
Grounds Management Lecture, Feb. 20
Windsor Chapter Meeting, Feb. 20
Lighting Conference 2020, Feb. 27
Irrigation Conference 2020, Feb. 28
Upper Canada Chapter Meeting and AGM, March 4
Peer to Peer Workshop – Kitchener, March 11
London Chapter MTO Meeting and AGM, March 11
Georgian Lakelands MTO Meeting and AGM, March 12
Windsor Chapter MTO Meeting and AGM, March 12
Toronto Chapter Safety Meeting, March 26
Gear Up for Spring, March 31

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.