April 2011

Time to go back to basic communication

Let’s think for a moment about the technological advances in communication in the last 10 years, and how astounding they have been.

Time to go back to basic communication

Let’s think for a moment about the technological advances in communication in the last 10 years, and how astounding they have been.

Growers brainstorm a path to prosperity

A group of 60 LO growers attended a think tank at the Milton office in January to investigate ways to improve the sector’s prosperity.

Members deal with tough issue of increasing gas prices

Gasoline prices at the pump are expected to continue to rise, but by how much is the tough question.

In memoriam – Agnes Rickli

Co-owner of New Style Gardening Limited in Hamilton, Agnes Rickli, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wed., Mar. 2.

University of Guelph researching green roof plants

The University of Guelph has announced the creation of a new research program.

Saugeen horticulture students tell their story

At Saugeen District Secondary School in Port Elgin, students enrolled in the horticulture course are gaining experience they will remember for a lifetime.

Growers brainstorm a path to prosperity

A group of 60 LO growers attended a think tank at the Milton office in January to investigate ways to improve the sector’s prosperity.

Members deal with tough issue of increasing gas prices

Gasoline prices at the pump are expected to continue to rise, but by how much is the tough question.

In memoriam – Agnes Rickli

Co-owner of New Style Gardening Limited in Hamilton, Agnes Rickli, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wed., Mar. 2.

University of Guelph researching green roof plants

The University of Guelph has announced the creation of a new research program.

Saugeen horticulture students tell their story

At Saugeen District Secondary School in Port Elgin, students enrolled in the horticulture course are gaining experience they will remember for a lifetime.

LO volunteers create amazing garden at Canada Blooms

The following list contains the names of those volunteers about who Tim Kearney writes.

Industry focus at Blooms

Two special events on Thurs., Mar. 17, highlighted Canada’s green industry.

LO volunteers create amazing garden at Canada Blooms

The following list contains the names of those volunteers about who Tim Kearney writes.

Industry focus at Blooms

Two special events on Thurs., Mar. 17, highlighted Canada’s green industry.

Landscape Ontario garden welcomes 90,000 to Canada Blooms

LO member volunteers achieved the wow factor and then some, with this year’s Green for Life Garden at Canada Blooms, held for the second consecutive year at the Direct Energy Centre.

Because they care

For the past three years Tim Kearney has sacrificed time and energy to lead volunteers building the LO garden at Canada Blooms.

Canada Blooms garden award winners

A list of featured winners.

Setting the record straight on Canada Blooms and National Home Show

It is very important to realize that we are not selling Canada Blooms to the Home Show. They are simply locating in the same venue and same date.

Landscape Ontario garden welcomes 90,000 to Canada Blooms

LO member volunteers achieved the wow factor and then some, with this year’s Green for Life Garden at Canada Blooms, held for the second consecutive year at the Direct Energy Centre.

Because they care

For the past three years Tim Kearney has sacrificed time and energy to lead volunteers building the LO garden at Canada Blooms.

Canada Blooms garden award winners

A list of featured winners.

Setting the record straight on Canada Blooms and National Home Show

It is very important to realize that we are not selling Canada Blooms to the Home Show. They are simply locating in the same venue and same date.

Our association is about building community

As the years go by, it becomes clear to me that Landscape Ontario is way more than an advocacy group for the horticulture industry.

Our association is about building community

As the years go by, it becomes clear to me that Landscape Ontario is way more than an advocacy group for the horticulture industry.

Busy season ahead with barbecues and sports

Spring has finally arrived, and I for one can’t wait to dig out my flip-flops.

Busy season ahead with barbecues and sports

Spring has finally arrived, and I for one can’t wait to dig out my flip-flops.

Important to remember annual safety processes

As the new season approaches, remember to undertake the annual workplace orientation process for all workers. I

Important to remember annual safety processes

As the new season approaches, remember to undertake the annual workplace orientation process for all workers. I

If only all challenges were this much fun

During 2011 there will be a real focus on tree planting programs, with a new bill being passed that officially recognizes National Tree Planting Day.

If only all challenges were this much fun

During 2011 there will be a real focus on tree planting programs, with a new bill being passed that officially recognizes National Tree Planting Day.

Well-planned quote is a key to success

An accurate, well planned quote is a win-win for you and your customer

Well-planned quote is a key to success

An accurate, well planned quote is a win-win for you and your customer

Right systems let you spend less time working

The saga of Dan and his landscape company illustrate some of the problems that Dan is struggling with while running his company.

Right systems let you spend less time working

The saga of Dan and his landscape company illustrate some of the problems that Dan is struggling with while running his company.

Landscape sector reduces utility hits

The landscape sector registered an amazing statistic, by going from 542 hits in 2009 all the way down to 360 in 2010.

Landscape sector reduces utility hits

The landscape sector registered an amazing statistic, by going from 542 hits in 2009 all the way down to 360 in 2010.

Upper Canada Chapter helps launch college’s first horticulture apprenticeship program

Fourteen registered Horticultural Technician apprentices are now attending the first-ever in-class apprenticeship training opportunity at Loyalist College in Belleville.

Preparation ensures Georgian Lakelands Chapter meeting attracts over 100 attendees

Georgian Lakelands Chapter held its annual MTO meeting on Wed., Mar. 23 at Innisbrook Golf and Country Club.

Upper Canada Chapter helps launch college’s first horticulture apprenticeship program

Fourteen registered Horticultural Technician apprentices are now attending the first-ever in-class apprenticeship training opportunity at Loyalist College in Belleville.

Preparation ensures Georgian Lakelands Chapter meeting attracts over 100 attendees

Georgian Lakelands Chapter held its annual MTO meeting on Wed., Mar. 23 at Innisbrook Golf and Country Club.

Kristen McIntyre CHT

Conference and event coordinator

Kristen McIntyre CHT

Conference and event coordinator

Grand opening of Kooy Brothers

The grand opening of the Kooy Brothers’ impressive new home on Mar. 25 was truly a family affair.

Vineland unveils expansion plans

Vineland Research and Innovation Centre has announced plans for a new 25,000-sq. ft. facility.

Changes expected in workplace health and safety laws

The Ontario government is proposing amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act.

2011-2012 MOL provincial blitzes schedule

Information on the ministry’s blitzes.

Grand opening of Kooy Brothers

The grand opening of the Kooy Brothers’ impressive new home on Mar. 25 was truly a family affair.

Vineland unveils expansion plans

Vineland Research and Innovation Centre has announced plans for a new 25,000-sq. ft. facility.

Changes expected in workplace health and safety laws

The Ontario government is proposing amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act.

2011-2012 MOL provincial blitzes schedule

Information on the ministry’s blitzes.

Research done on dairy by-product to control weeds

Following the cosmetic pesticides ban, a couple of new products have come to the marketplace for broadleaf weed control in turf.

Research done on dairy by-product to control weeds

Following the cosmetic pesticides ban, a couple of new products have come to the marketplace for broadleaf weed control in turf.