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October 2016

President's Message

Keep learning to stay in the game

Contractors must contend with bylaws that vary from one town to the next.

Keep learning to stay in the game

Contractors must contend with bylaws that vary from one town to the next.

Association News

Members putt at Blue Mountain

Fun-filled day made possible by sponsors and volunteers.

Chapter hosts fun-filled Chicken Roast

Over 200 people attend annual family event hosted by Ferrell Builders' Supply in Hamilton, Ont.

Wright Landscape celebrates anniversary

Bloomingdale, Ont., business was founded 50 years ago by the late John and Ruth Wright.

Course offerings available from Landscape Ontario

Association releases 2016-2017 seminar guide with offseason training opportunities for landscape pros.

OHTF scholarships presented at Cuddy Gardens

Event gives students a peak at amazing gardens that become a big part of their college experience.

Dutchmaster Nurseries hosts Growers’ Industry Auction

Annual event enjoys good weather for 38th edition.

Dutchmaster Nurseries hosts Growers’ Industry Auction

Annual event enjoys good weather for 38th edition.

OHTF scholarships presented at Cuddy Gardens

Event gives students a peak at amazing gardens that become a big part of their college experience.

Course offerings available from Landscape Ontario

Association releases 2016-2017 seminar guide with offseason training opportunities for landscape pros.

Wright Landscape celebrates anniversary

Bloomingdale, Ont., business was founded 50 years ago by the late John and Ruth Wright.

Chapter hosts fun-filled Chicken Roast

Over 200 people attend annual family event hosted by Ferrell Builders' Supply in Hamilton, Ont.

Members putt at Blue Mountain

Fun-filled day made possible by sponsors and volunteers.

Member Profile

Living the dream in Quinte West

Daniel Button and Brent Tripp of Signature Landscape Concepts of Belleville, Ont., are happy business owners.

Executive Desk

Values that connect generations

Family businesses allow the values of one generation to be passed down to the next.

Membership

Your fall membership checklist

Get the most out of your membership.

Public Relations

Food, glorious food

Our green professions are well-positioned to be a major link in this blossoming food chain.

Industry News

Website promotes benefits of smart watering

watersmartirrigationprofessional.ca is aimed at educating property owners

Garden Expo education moves to Congress 2017

Tom Shay to headline new Garden Centre Symposium event in January.

Gardening personality Esmonde-White dies

Long-time television and radio host passed away at the age of 96.

Provinces agree to boost CPP

Changes mark the first significant increase to CPP benefits since the program’s creation in 1965,

Minimum wage increases

New rate of $11.40 as of Oct. 1, 2016.

MOL targets Repeat Offenders and Chemical handling

Inspections to look closely at handling of chemicals in the workplace.

Gardening personality Esmonde-White dies

Long-time television and radio host passed away at the age of 96.

Provinces agree to boost CPP

Changes mark the first significant increase to CPP benefits since the program’s creation in 1965,

Garden Expo education moves to Congress 2017

Tom Shay to headline new Garden Centre Symposium event in January.

Apprenticeship

Join the apprenticeship training movement

The top five reasons to register an apprentice today.

Underground World

Believe it, or not!

Interpreting statistical data from a 2015 industry report.

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor October 2016

A discussion on seed zones and the planting of native trees.

Quinte Botanical Gardens breaks ground

Quinte Botanical Gardens breaks ground

Six-acre site to feature a collection of 28 individually-designed gardens in Frankfort, Ont.

Quinte Botanical Gardens breaks ground

Six-acre site to feature a collection of 28 individually-designed gardens in Frankfort, Ont.

Prosperity Partners

A glance at the horizon

It's time to start looking at a succession plan.