April 2014

Why write about the weather?

Don't feel alone. Weather affects us all.

Over 70 enjoy Georgian Lakelands Ski and Spa Day

Hitting the slopes for a great day of skiing has always been a successful event for the Georgian Lakelands Chapter.

Lecture and dinner event features dynamic speakers

LO’s Landscape Contractors Sector Group hosted 2014 event at Paradise Banquet and Convention Centre in Vaughan.

Chapter spreads the message at Windsor Home and Garden Show

First time participation probably won't be the last.

Lawn Troopers wins another award

Landscape Ontario member’s latest honour is the Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

Golden Horshoe Chapter holds family skate day

Landscape Ontario members and their families had fun both on and off the ice.

LO members compete in program to beautify Waterdown

The contest began last summer and the winners were announced this year.

Chapters challenged to increase membership

Any Chapter that increases its membership by five per cent from Mar. 1 to Dec. 31 will be granted $500.

Upper Canada Squash Tournament won by Golden Horseshoe member

Third annual squash tournament saw competitors and sponsors receive full value for their time and money.

Flora Rosa comes back from fire

Fire severely eliminated Rosa Flora’s snapdragon production.

Federal grant approved for green industry software

LO’s first vice-president Warren Patterson is one of 11 Barrie area businesses to recently share in a total of $1.2 million in federal funding.

Brian Baun uses his inspiration to help his industry

Brian Baun has had the fortunate opportunity of great people inspiring him. Now he works at passing that onto others.

Canada Blooms provides welcome break from long, cold winter

Mar. 14 to 23 event continued its co-location with the National Home Show in the Direct Energy Centre, featuring 24 feature gardens.

Canada Blooms 2014 feature garden winners

Canada Blooms garden builder awards were presented at Industry Night, Mar. 20.

Message at LO’s Canada Blooms garden sees public response

The 2014 Landscape Ontario Green for Life Celebrates Come Alive Outside feature garden wrapped up on Mar. 23.

Large number of volunteers make LO’s Canada Blooms garden a great success

Thank you to all of the volunteers who represented the industry in the Landscape Ontario Feature Garden at Canada Blooms.

Canada Blooms build — an inspiration and lifetime impressions

All members of the industry owe a debt of gratitude to members, volunteers and staff participating in Canada Blooms garden build.

Together we are stronger

This past month we challenged our Chapters to grow our membership this year by five per cent across the board.

Florida professor talks roots and shoots

Tips from Dr. Ed Gilman, Professor of Urban Trees and Landscape Plants from the University of Florida,

Put your company’s best images forward

Some advice on using your own images, not ones from others for your online promotion.

Gerry Ginsberg inducted into hall of fame

Honour took place on Mar. 1 during FEO’s Annual Conference Excite and Energize held in Richmond Hill.

Province introduces Invasive Species Act

Proposed legislation was introduced in the provincial legislature on Feb. 26.

Latest WSIB recommendation reduces rate group numbers

Document recommends broad changes to the current WSIB funding system.

U. of G. to close Kemptville campus

University sites stalled enrollment and rising costs are the main reasons for the move.

Guelph’s Garden Day will mark anniversaries

Garden Day celebrations will be extra special to mark the University of Guelph’s 50th anniversary, the OAC’s 140th and the 65th anniversary of the OAC Class of 1949.

College of Trades spokesperson says members will be heard

Members include Apprentices, certified workers in compulsory trades, employers who employ journeypersons or who sponsor/employ apprentices, and those in voluntary trades who choose to join.

The underground economy

Revenue Canada is using an outreach program to consumers that will educate them about hiring contractors.

Hiring headaches

One of the most talked about challenges in this industry across every sector is finding good people.