May 2008

Energy and enthusiasm evident in all chapters

I took advantage of my downtime during the winter to visit with each chapter of LO.

Energy and enthusiasm evident in all chapters

I took advantage of my downtime during the winter to visit with each chapter of LO.

Many attend annual open house at Kooy Brothers

Vehicles filled the parking spaces along the side of the street for nearly two kilometres, while a police officer directed traffic created by the many visitors to Kooy Brothers Lawn Equipment’s 2008 open house.

Project promotes balcony garden

Toronto Balconies Bloom aims to increase gardening on balconies as a way to cool the environment, expand local food production and improve visual facades.

Over 20,000 in attendance at RBG’s annual garden show

Although the temperatures outside were summer-like, that didn’t stop over 20,000 people from moving indoors to enjoy the Ontario Garden Show at the Royal Botanical Gardens.

SIMA launches Canadian CSP program

The Snow and Ice Management Association (SIMA) is pleased to announce the launch of a Canadian version of the Certified Snow Professional (CSP) program.

Scholarship recipients say thanks for support

Each year, the Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation (OHTF) announces a number of scholarships, bursaries and awards for high school and post secondary students.

Spring arrives early at Canadale Nurseries

When the owners of Canadale Nurseries found out their local home show wasn’t running this year, they decided to stage it themselves – at their store in St. Thomas!

Redesigned websites help trade show visitors

The trade show department at Landscape Ontario is proud to announce it has re­vamp­ed LO’s show websites.

Greenhouse growers vote to fund consumer promotion

A majority of Ontario’s greenhouse floriculture growers voted to support Flowers Canada (Ontario) as their representative association.

LO members: SIMA symposium coming to Buffalo

As a longtime member of Landscape Ontario, it is an honour for me to represent our region and country in the Snow and Ice Management Association (SIMA).

Many attend annual open house at Kooy Brothers

Vehicles filled the parking spaces along the side of the street for nearly two kilometres, while a police officer directed traffic created by the many visitors to Kooy Brothers Lawn Equipment’s 2008 open house.

Project promotes balcony garden

Toronto Balconies Bloom aims to increase gardening on balconies as a way to cool the environment, expand local food production and improve visual facades.

Over 20,000 in attendance at RBG’s annual garden show

Although the temperatures outside were summer-like, that didn’t stop over 20,000 people from moving indoors to enjoy the Ontario Garden Show at the Royal Botanical Gardens.

SIMA launches Canadian CSP program

The Snow and Ice Management Association (SIMA) is pleased to announce the launch of a Canadian version of the Certified Snow Professional (CSP) program.

Scholarship recipients say thanks for support

Each year, the Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation (OHTF) announces a number of scholarships, bursaries and awards for high school and post secondary students.

Spring arrives early at Canadale Nurseries

When the owners of Canadale Nurseries found out their local home show wasn’t running this year, they decided to stage it themselves – at their store in St. Thomas!

Redesigned websites help trade show visitors

The trade show department at Landscape Ontario is proud to announce it has re­vamp­ed LO’s show websites.

Greenhouse growers vote to fund consumer promotion

A majority of Ontario’s greenhouse floriculture growers voted to support Flowers Canada (Ontario) as their representative association.

LO members: SIMA symposium coming to Buffalo

As a longtime member of Landscape Ontario, it is an honour for me to represent our region and country in the Snow and Ice Management Association (SIMA).

Making positive choices

Years ago (as a college student) I was sitting outside the library contemplating what I was going to do in life. At the time the future looked very cloudy.

Making positive choices

Years ago (as a college student) I was sitting outside the library contemplating what I was going to do in life. At the time the future looked very cloudy.

LO display highlight of Quinte show

As we all know, a successful project relies on a solid plan, a well thought-out work schedule and outstanding teamwork.

LO display highlight of Quinte show

As we all know, a successful project relies on a solid plan, a well thought-out work schedule and outstanding teamwork.

Plan a starting point

The first consideration in looking at employee incentive plans is to ask the question: What area of my business needs the most attention?

Plan a starting point

The first consideration in looking at employee incentive plans is to ask the question: What area of my business needs the most attention?

Job site reviews

What type of photos should we submit with our membership application?

Job site reviews

What type of photos should we submit with our membership application?

Dusty Miller Landscaping

Starting a service business during a recession meant Brian Miller of Dusty Miller Landscaping had to learn to run his company professionally from the start.

Dusty Miller Landscaping

Starting a service business during a recession meant Brian Miller of Dusty Miller Landscaping had to learn to run his company professionally from the start.

London members think spring

The London chapter held its final chapter meeting of the season on March 11, with 36 members attending.

LO Windsor Twister anyone?

March 20, the last meeting of the season, had everyone in the Windsor chapter thinking they were going to play Twister.

London members think spring

The London chapter held its final chapter meeting of the season on March 11, with 36 members attending.

LO Windsor Twister anyone?

March 20, the last meeting of the season, had everyone in the Windsor chapter thinking they were going to play Twister.

Emergency out-of-province medical care

There are many who hop on a plane and take a quick vacation to Disneyland, drop in to Las Vegas to invest a dollar or two, or just pop across the border to do a little shopping.

Emergency out-of-province medical care

There are many who hop on a plane and take a quick vacation to Disneyland, drop in to Las Vegas to invest a dollar or two, or just pop across the border to do a little shopping.

Landscape Ontario works with Halton school boards

Landscape Ontario continues to demonstrate why it is an industry leader in horticulture and landscaping education.

Landscape Ontario works with Halton school boards

Landscape Ontario continues to demonstrate why it is an industry leader in horticulture and landscaping education.

Rapid spring warm up provides challenges for nursery growers

When I was a kid, we had so much snow in the winter that we would build snow forts that were 10 feet high. When I was a kid, we always had a white Christmas. When I was a kid, April was a dreaded month for walking to school because...

Rapid spring warm up provides challenges for nursery growers

When I was a kid, we had so much snow in the winter that we would build snow forts that were 10 feet high. When I was a kid, we always had a white Christmas. When I was a kid, April was a dreaded month for walking to school because...

WSIB and contractors: Do you know where you stand?

The following article is a scenario in regards to WSIB.

WSIB and contractors: Do you know where you stand?

The following article is a scenario in regards to WSIB.

Prosperity Program gets an A+!

Is it still May? If so, congratulations!

Prosperity Program gets an A+!

Is it still May? If so, congratulations!