October 2012

A horticultural extravaganza

For a few days the Canadian delegation and I visited Floriade 2012, a world-class horticultural expo that opened on Apr. 5 and closed Oct. 7.

Chapter golf tournaments in 2012

Summer fun events continue to be help at the local level.

Look for Pro Dev Guide

Accompanying this issue of Landscape Ontario magazine is the new 44-page Professional Development Guide that is filled with over 130 seminars, information on special events throughout the year and much more.

Growers visit Norfolk and Elgin operations

An enthusiastic group took part in the 2012 Growers’ Tour, visiting four sites in the counties of Norfolk and Elgin.

LO nursery growers receive help

Landscape Ontario has announced that Dr. Jeanine West has been hired to support nursery growers in Ontario under the Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (CAAP) which funded the boxwood blight project.

Fun dominates Golden Horseshoe Chicken Roast

Over 200 people enjoyed the 2012 version of the Golden Horseshoe Chapter’s Chicken Roast.

LO members show off talent at Planter Box event

As part of the Celebrate Yonge event in Toronto, Landscape Ontario members took over the busiest section along the province’s longest street.

Sheridan Nurseries named international Grower of the Year

Landscape Ontario member Sheridan Nurseries won a world title as Grower of the Year.

Team effort steps up to help ALS victim

This month we feature a project that involved a number of members.

Barbecue again a success for Durham Chapter

It was a great day for a barbecue on Aug. 23, when the Durham Chapter staged its annual barbecue and supplier showcase at Durham College’s Whitby campus.

Plantscape professionals have new reference tool

Members of the interior plantscape industry have a new reference tool, the Interior Plantscape Reference and Study Manual.

Retail exam updated

The Landscape Industry Certified Retail Horticulturist (formerly Certified Horticultural Technician) exam has been updated to reflect the changing nature of retail garden centres.

Chapter golf tournaments in 2012

Summer fun events continue to be help at the local level.

Returning home proves great success for snow symposium

Coming back home proved the right move for the Landscape Ontario Snow and Ice Symposium, held on Sept. 20 at LO’s Milton home office.

Love of the environment spurred Childs to volunteer

Since 2004, Terry Childs has been a consistent volunteer at Landscape Ontario.

John Somerville honoured for his lifetime of achievement

Friends, family and colleagues had the opportunity to honour the lifetime of work by John Somerville on Aug. 29 at the Riverwood Retirement Home in Alliston.

Flora Niagara 2017 approved by world body

Excitement reigned when approval was announced for Flora Niagara 2017 by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) at Floriade 2012 in Venlo, Netherlands.

British invasion headlines full schedule at Expo

Now what is His Royal Highness (HRH), The Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, doing on the cover of this issue of Landscape Ontario magazine?

Family

The green industry is comprised of thousands of family-run operations. It is not unusual to see brothers, sons, sisters, fathers, mothers, spouses and even grandchildren and grandparents working together.

Chapters begin busy fall schedules

There are some great events scheduled this fall and winter for each of the nine Chapters within Landscape Ontario.

Taking the pulse of 2012

This is the perfect time of year to check how your profits and systems performed in 2012.

Irrigation industry now certified

Voluntary certification programs for those in the irrigation sector have been announced.

Industry still concerned with EI changes

CNLA says it is continuing to push for a meeting and further resolution to the industry’s concerns on the recent changes to Employment Insurance (EI).

Landscape Ontario celebrates 40 years – 1998

Growth and change have marked Landscape Ontario’s history, but pride in the association shines throughout. The year 2013 is occasion for special pride, as your association’s 40th year.

Golf links members in relaxed atmosphere

I must admit I’m not a great golfer.

CSA S250 improves safety

In the landscape industry, landscape architects and contractors are required to produce as-built drawings.

Preparing for busy fall season

Landscape Industry Certification 2012 had a busy written test season last winter and the hands-on test day in Milton in July and at Kemptville College at the end of September. The final test of the year is at Milton in October.