September 2014
Association News
Members enjoy golf season, while helping charities
Proceeds from many of these association social events are sent to charities of choice.
London Chapter important cog in tree planting project
The London Chapter continues its important role with the Veterans Memorial Parkway Community Program (VMPCP).
Garden Expo is a must-attend for industry professionals
Stay up to date with new and emerging trends in the retail industry this October at Landscape Ontario’s 15th anniversary edition of Garden & Floral Expo.
Plans underway for GreenTrade
Planning is underway for the 22nd edition of the Landscape Ontario Ottawa Chapter’s GreenTrade Expo.
Sheridan Nurseries wins Toronto Chapter baseball title
The Toronto Chapter staged another great baseball tournament that featured great weather, lots of laughter, cheering and fun in the sun.
Pickering Nurseries closes for 2015 season
LO member Pickering Nurseries in Port Hope has announced it will not open for business next year.
Georgian Lakelands inaugural barbecue a winner
Representatives attended from the Growers, Contractors, and Landscape Designers Sector Groups.
Positive results from GFL content service
Green for Life Communication Packets, launched this spring, is a subscription service to provide members with engaging garden and landscape content.
LO hosts Landscape Industry Certified exams
Candidates, judges and volunteers arrived at the Landscape Ontario home office in Milton on Aug. 12 and 13 to take part in the two-day Landscape Industry Certified test.
Nursery career honoured
Somerville Nurseries of Everett recently hosted a reception to mark the retirement of seedling grower Carl Mansfield.
Start now to enter Awards of Excellence
Why not enter one of your masterpieces into the Awards of Excellence program?
Durham Chapter hosts family event
The annual Durham Chapter Suppliers’ Barbecue was another great success this year.
LO Chapter Challenge
Half-way through Landscape Ontario’s Chapter Challenge, Georgian Lakelands and Windsor are tied for the lead.
In Memorium — Bob McCannell
LO board member, Bob McCannell passed away.
Volunteer Profile
Sundaura Alford makes connections as volunteer
Sundaura Alford CLD, owner and designer at A Cultivated Art in Ottawa, stepped into a volunteer position shortly after she was admitted as a member of Landscape Ontario.
Member Profile
Little Gardens has found success in Parry Sound since 1941
Back in 1941, Canada was well into World War II with its people and the economy geared towards the cause.
Feature
Mark Cullen challenges industry to nurture future members
Canada’s best known gardening personality, Mark Cullen, is throwing out a challenge to members of Landscape Ontario.
Executive Desk
Respond with kindness
Conflict is part of life. How you respond says a lot about you.
Membership
Ready for a busy fall schedule
I don’t know about you, but it feels like the summer has flown by. It’s hard to believe we are already in September.
Industry News
Vineland receives $2.5-million in research funds
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre produced a great many smiles when they announced $2.5 million was approved for the Centre.
Reminder: MTO circle check required on commercial vehicles
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) requires all owners of Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV) to complete a formal circle check of their vehicles and attached trailers every 24 hours.
Public Relations
Trials and tribulations
The last month was an incredibly busy time for everybody involved with LO.
Prosperity Partners
Diamonds in the rough
Just prior to sitting down to write this article, I wandered into a new store in my home town.