November 2011

It’s not business as usual

In developing a plan to survive in the new economy, let’s not forget the fundamentals of sound business practices.

Keith Osborne: From the ground up

Keith Osborne is a familiar face to many LO members, especially those involved with growers’ issues and the trial gardens.

Toronto Chapter plans to Green Streets

Green Streets! will feature small gardens with head-turning results.

The van Wissens mark 50th anniversary

Hendrika and John van Wissen celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 7.

Pathways to Perennials raises $3,000 for cancer unit

LO member hosts annual Art and Jazz Charity Garden Party to raise funds for the Southlake Regional Cancer Unit.

Upper Canada Chapter beautifies residence

Work creates a long-term relationship between community members and the horticulture industry.

Invasive Plant Council expects regulations

There are over 400 species of plants considered invasive in Ontario.

Toronto Chapter plans to Green Streets

Green Streets! will feature small gardens with head-turning results.

Keith Osborne: From the ground up

Keith Osborne is a familiar face to many LO members, especially those involved with growers’ issues and the trial gardens.

The van Wissens mark 50th anniversary

Hendrika and John van Wissen celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 7.

Pathways to Perennials raises $3,000 for cancer unit

LO member hosts annual Art and Jazz Charity Garden Party to raise funds for the Southlake Regional Cancer Unit.

Upper Canada Chapter beautifies residence

Work creates a long-term relationship between community members and the horticulture industry.

Kees Govers on the ground floor of fast-growing green roof industry

LO member Kees Govers is one of the driving forces behind the concept of green roofs.

Kees Govers on the ground floor of fast-growing green roof industry

LO member Kees Govers is one of the driving forces behind the concept of green roofs.

Garden centre and grower winners announced at Expo 2011

Awards of Excellence winners in the Garden Centre and Grower categories announced at Expo 2011.

Expo continues to provide high value

A renewed energy greeted horticulture and floriculture professionals visiting Canada’s premier garden and floral trade show, Expo 2011.

London highway project is example of LO values

A thank you letter on behalf of CMP, CIP.

London highway project is example of LO values

A thank you letter on behalf of CMP, CIP.

The important things

Sometimes life gets so busy with meetings, emails, phone calls and projects, it’s easy to forget, overlook or take for granted really important things.

Bragging about the Chapters

An update about the great things each of our chapters is doing.

German visitors tour Ontario nurseries

Group of 26 nursery people from Germany travelled throughout Ontario and B.C.

Pallets targeted in November blitz

Workplaces with pallet racking are potential target for inspectors during a month-long blitz which began Nov. 1.

Stanley shakes up retailers at greenhouse conference

Canadian Greenhouse Conference moves to new Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls this year.

Executive program looking to run in 2012

Landscape Industry Executive Program developed specifically for those in landscape profession.

German visitors tour Ontario nurseries

Group of 26 nursery people from Germany travelled throughout Ontario and B.C.

Bio-based pots

Several growers are presently experimenting with bio-based containers to reduce the impact of production on the environment.

Bio-based pots

Several growers are presently experimenting with bio-based containers to reduce the impact of production on the environment.

Old friend, new name

A big change has taken place with the associations magazine.

Mike Wasilewski

A Q&A session with Landscape Ontario's graphic designer.

A rainy day is a risk management opportunity

Site owners and managers should be fix problem areas in the offseason.

Reducing utility hits

Last year the landscape industry reduced underground utility hits by 36 per cent.

How much to spend on landscaping

Most people don’t know what their landscaping dollar buys.

Managing the experience

The Prosperity Pillar Customers for Life is all about using this type of management tool (or your own similar invention) to track who says what to whom, when and why.

Steps to better hiring practices

One of the best things we ever implemented was pre-screening our applicants.

Future workforce needs your support

We are privileged to have such dedicated teachers and instructors.

Green for Life Community Awards

Twenty-six communities were recognized with certificates and a winner for each of the three categories.