November 2013

Skilled trades shortage is next crisis

Ask any business owner in the green industry what his biggest challenge is, and he will likely single out the problems with hiring good people.

LO members mark National Tree Day across the province

Many schoolyards have newly-planted trees thanks to landscape and horticulture profession.

Congress 2014 features many new attractions

Living walls, green roofs and drums just some of the new features.

GreenTrade opens registration for 2014 show

Eastern Ontario’s largest trades-only event will be held Feb. 12, 2014.

Art and Jazz Charity Garden Party marks 10th year

Pathways to Perennials has helped to raise over $30,000 toward Stronach Regional Cancer Centre.

Turf Care holds second event at BMO Field

Company is the premier supplier of irrigation and turf equipment to the stadium.

Have your say at LO’s AGM

AGM to take place on Jan. 8, 2014.

London members continue work on Veterans Memorial Parkway

500 community members planted 400 trees along 10-km stretch honour Canada’s military veterans.

Durham College opening is proud time for Chapter

New facility to accommodate approximately 900 students.

Winkelmolen to host 2014 Auction

Lynden, Ont. nursery to also mark its 35th anniversary next year.

New hardscape committee chooses its mission

Sector education to be at the heart of group's focus.

Perry Molema project close to funding goal

Memorial to be built in downtown Chatham, Ont.

Neil Bouma’s positive belief in industry leads him to volunteer

Desire to see the industry thrive is just one reason that drives Neil Bouma.

Upper Canada greens school

Official ribbon cutting and unveiling held Oct. 1 at John Graves Simcoe Public School in Kingston.

Top garden centres and growers honoured at Awards of Excellence

Garden centre and nursery Awards of Excellence handed out on Oct. 23 at Expo 2013.

Expo meets all expectations of attendees and exhibitors

Expo 2013 had some positive comments this year from both attendees and exhibitors.

Pictures are worth thousands of words

A simple way to communicate a message.

Take advantage of learning opportunities at Chapter meetings

Meet other professionals in your industry and start to learn, teach and grow with other members.

Wally’s story

The story of nursery owner, Wally Zomer who recently passed away.

New website offers water management technology info for nursery sector

The website will be updated as new technologies and information emerge.

Greenhouse conference features workshop on workshops

35th annual event to be held at Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ont.

Timing top dressing to reduce fertilizer loss

Research looks at how much fertilizer is lost when plants fall over.

EAB found in Peterborough and Algoma

Sightings of emerald ash borer (EAB) confirmed at new locations in Ontario and Quebec on Oct. 21.

Plant Products announces plans for new location

New facility to open in Ancaster, Ont., by January 2014

Markham has interactive maps for ash tree ID

Tool also allows residents to find out if emerald ash borer has attacked the tree.

John Deere sells landscape segment interest

John Deere Landscapes remains part of company's agriculture and turf segment.

Windsor Chapter has big list of accomplishments

Dedicated members have been able to step up and give back to the community on a number of initiatives.

The November files

Make notes all season long and time time now to review them before next season.