June 2018
President's Message
Supply and demand justifies a raise in prices
The more we value our products and services, the more the consumer will too.
Association News
Green Streets Challenges 2018
Help to support an event in your community to get people inspired about the many benefits that come with outdoor activity in green spaces.
Garden retailer awards open July 1
LO member retailers have access to a specific awards competition each year.
Irrigation group releases new charge out rates card
Aim is to educate potential and existing clients on the direct costs related to working with qualified irrigation professionals.
London Student Chapter cleans and greens Culver Park
Group effort produces results for Earth Day 2018.
Annual publication features projects by LO members
Magazine featuring member projects is on newsstands until the end of November.
Apply for scholarships before June 30
Over $300,000 in scholarships has been awarded in the last 10 years alone.
Scholarship Profile
Passion for the outdoors leads to a career path
Giovanna Catenacci quickly fell in love with landscaping and horticulture.
Feature
Students compete at annual Skills Ontario
Future landscape professionals are put to the test.
St. James Park gets Earth Day weekend makeover
LO members and the community work together for the benefit of everyone.
LO board looks to the future
Association-wide strategic plan in the works.
Congress success about sticking to the plan
Show Committee's work to define clear goals and purpose is paying off.
Mentoring the next generation of apprentices
Adam Angeloni is helping to inspire a whole generation of landscape apprentices.
Executive Desk
What to do about labour
Attracting more skilled labour requires employers to first take ownership of the issue.
Industry News
Ways to prevent heat stress
Learn to recognize the symptoms and protect yourself from the physical health effects of heat stress.
Ministry announces upcoming safety blitzes
Enforcement campaigns to target fall protection and reversing equipment.
Snowposium moves to Brampton for 2018
Lionhead Golf and Conference Centre to host snow and ice professionals.
Underground World
Milton mayor proclaims Dig Safe Month
Dig Safe flag raised at LO's home office in Milton.
Membership Message
The power of volunteers
Volunteers lend their expertise to annual garden tour.
Public Relations
A new day is dawning
A new generation of gardeners are provides an opportunity for the landscape profession.
Prosperity Partners
Top skills of great entrepreneurs
A fully engaged business owner must include three main actions as part of their daily habits.
Peer to Peer Network is priceless for LO member business owner
Lindsey Ross believes every business owner and manager should belong to LO's peer group.
