August 2010

Is this déjà vu all over again?

My observations have been that most sectors have enjoyed a reasonably good spring season, but there are cracks appearing in everyone’s business.

Is this déjà vu all over again?

My observations have been that most sectors have enjoyed a reasonably good spring season, but there are cracks appearing in everyone’s business.

Educational events and great speakers at Expo 2010

Landscape Ontario’s Expo 2010 has a lineup of educational events that offer show attendees excellent learning opportunities to expand upon their knowledge and skills.

Build a garden at Canada Blooms

Canada Blooms is now accepting applications from landscape architects, designers and design/build firms who wish to participle in the creation of a feature garden.

Nearly 50 candidates take part in certification testing

Under rain clouds, 49 candidates took part in the two-day Landscape Industry Certified testing on July 8 and 9.

It’s time to think about Awards of Excellence

It’s that time of year to think about all the great projects completed over the past season.

Pledging estate donation will help future of industry

Brian Cocks CLT is asking LO members who have benefited so much from this industry, to give back to it through a special donation in their will.

Plastic recycling effort pays off

Thanks to the dedication of several CNLA and LO staff, and the commitment of many LO members, over 120 skids of plastic were collected during National Plastic Recycling Week.

Educational events and great speakers at Expo 2010

Landscape Ontario’s Expo 2010 has a lineup of educational events that offer show attendees excellent learning opportunities to expand upon their knowledge and skills.

Build a garden at Canada Blooms

Canada Blooms is now accepting applications from landscape architects, designers and design/build firms who wish to participle in the creation of a feature garden.

Nearly 50 candidates take part in certification testing

Under rain clouds, 49 candidates took part in the two-day Landscape Industry Certified testing on July 8 and 9.

It’s time to think about Awards of Excellence

It’s that time of year to think about all the great projects completed over the past season.

Pledging estate donation will help future of industry

Brian Cocks CLT is asking LO members who have benefited so much from this industry, to give back to it through a special donation in their will.

Plastic recycling effort pays off

Thanks to the dedication of several CNLA and LO staff, and the commitment of many LO members, over 120 skids of plastic were collected during National Plastic Recycling Week.

Growers raise over $22,000 at auction

If success is measured in dollars, the 2010 Growers’ Group Auction was a resounding success.

Trial gardens open for two days this month

The buzz at this year’s California Spring Trials was Ball FloraPlant’s black petunia, Black Velvet. Is it truly black?

Growers raise over $22,000 at auction

If success is measured in dollars, the 2010 Growers’ Group Auction was a resounding success.

Trial gardens open for two days this month

The buzz at this year’s California Spring Trials was Ball FloraPlant’s black petunia, Black Velvet. Is it truly black?

How are you doing this year?

Some data on how the garden centre sector is doing so far this year.

How are you doing this year?

Some data on how the garden centre sector is doing so far this year.

Golf tournament season in full swing

Chapters are also working diligently to finalize dates, topics and speakers for regular monthly meetings.

Golf tournament season in full swing

Chapters are also working diligently to finalize dates, topics and speakers for regular monthly meetings.

Ontario sod on the world stage

On July 16 two of the top soccer (football) teams in the world, Manchester United and Celtic Football Club, played an exhibition game at the Rogers Centre in Toronto.

Ontario sod on the world stage

On July 16 two of the top soccer (football) teams in the world, Manchester United and Celtic Football Club, played an exhibition game at the Rogers Centre in Toronto.

Apprenticeship and certification training while on the job

The focus for this month’s article is on post-secondary apprenticeship and certification training, and how this can easily happen while on the job.

Apprenticeship and certification training while on the job

The focus for this month’s article is on post-secondary apprenticeship and certification training, and how this can easily happen while on the job.

Canada Blooms – the value of our brand

Canada Blooms will be 15 years old this coming year.

Canada Blooms – the value of our brand

Canada Blooms will be 15 years old this coming year.

Equipment decisions that make sense

In this month’s article, Dan and Bill discuss the issue of equipment costs compared to labour costs.

Equipment decisions that make sense

In this month’s article, Dan and Bill discuss the issue of equipment costs compared to labour costs.

Gardens of Distinction meets with great success in second season

Perfect skies and warm temperatures combined to make the second annual Gardens of Distinction Tour another huge success.

Gardens of Distinction meets with great success in second season

Perfect skies and warm temperatures combined to make the second annual Gardens of Distinction Tour another huge success.

Denis Flanagan CLD

Director of public relations

Denis Flanagan CLD

Director of public relations

Be aware of restrictions when purchasing property

Nathan Helder, president of Gelderman Landscaping, wants his fellow Landscape Ontario members to be aware of potential restrictions when purchasing property.

Work begins to study issue of locates

Within the next few weeks, Landscape Ontario and the Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance (ORCGA) will review plans to attack the issue of utility locates.

Be aware of restrictions when purchasing property

Nathan Helder, president of Gelderman Landscaping, wants his fellow Landscape Ontario members to be aware of potential restrictions when purchasing property.

Work begins to study issue of locates

Within the next few weeks, Landscape Ontario and the Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance (ORCGA) will review plans to attack the issue of utility locates.

Step back to gain perspective, before you’re forced to

Last month I had an opportunity to catch up with one of the Prosperity Partners program graduates.

Step back to gain perspective, before you’re forced to

Last month I had an opportunity to catch up with one of the Prosperity Partners program graduates.

A tale of two subcontractors

Years ago, we acted for a subcontractor who found himself on the receiving end of charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

A tale of two subcontractors

Years ago, we acted for a subcontractor who found himself on the receiving end of charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Potato leafhopper is a significant pest

The year 2009 was unprecedented for injury from potato leafhopper in Ontario nursery crops

Potato leafhopper is a significant pest

The year 2009 was unprecedented for injury from potato leafhopper in Ontario nursery crops