May 2016
President's Message
Combined efforts go a long way
The LO feature garden at Canada Blooms this year got a lot of attention from visitors to the show.
Association News
Golden Horseshoe Chapter gears up for Spring
Landscape pros attended the chapter’s Gear Up For Spring event at Ancaster Fairgrounds.
Garden Expo coming home to Congress 2017
A number of enhancements aimed at creating a defined footprint and education for garden centre operators at the show.
Thanks for a job well done
Garden build team recognizes Paul Brydges for outstanding design, messaging and role.
Chapter bursaries presented in Niagara
Golden Horseshoe Chapter board members attended ceremony to make presentation to students.
Ontario hosts association executives
Annual conference included sessions on labour, marketing and decision-making.
Feedback needed on Ontario woody plants
Help designers and growers to collect information on all woody plants grown in Ontario.
Gelderman receives employer award
Burlington Chamber of Commerce makes special presentation at an awards gala held April 7.
LO promotes training for garden centre workers
Members receive exclusive pricing on training videos from LS Training.
GMC admin fee increases
First fee has increase since the program began in 1998.
Two chapters tour Sheridan Nurseries
London and Golden Horseshoe members enjoy a tour, speakers and lunch.
Member Profile
Woodhill Garden Centre celebrates 40th anniversary
Family and staff share the values of honesty, passion and hard work.
Feature
LO members shine at Ottawa Home and Garden Show
Ottawa Chapter presents Living Landscapes at Ottawa Home and Garden Show.
Apprenticeship: 1000 per cent investment return with very few takers
An investment in training people pays the largest dividends.
Executive Desk
Learning from Alia
The importance of honest and direct communication.
Membership
New online tool for members
LO Connects utilizes our professional network to address challenges, set goals and share the successes of you and your company.
Public Relations
Hire a professional
Members help to promote the "Hire a Professional" message from Windsor to Ottawa.
Industry News
Join Garden Days celebrations in June
Canadians urged to organize or attend events June 17-19.
Canada Blooms donates flowers to long-term care homes
Residents of Carefree Lodge welcome over 600 plants.
G&L Group named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
Having the right people key to company's growth.
Underground World
Public utility damages are a challenge
Getting the Dig Safe message out to the public.
Prosperity Partners
Pricing for profit
Don't get pressured into giving a better deal.
