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April 2019

President's Message

Time to connect the dots

Solutions to our labour challenge will not happen overnight.

Association News

Georgian Lakelands Chapter Ski and Spa Day well supported

Over 30 landscape pros enjoyed a fun and relaxing day in the Blue Mountain area.

Exposition managers recognize MacRae

Trade show manager thanks her family and team and Landscape Ontario for their support.

Eden Tree Design presented with coveted award

LO member receives highest marks for design in annual awards competition.

Arborist group recognizes Tony DiGiovanni with award

ISAO continues to benefit from work of Landscape Ontario's Executive Director.

Seminars generate off-site energy

Association pulls through on winter education courses despite home office renovation.

Snow didn’t stop the Grounds Management Lecture event

Annual lecture event leaves attendees wanting to learn more.

In Memoriam – Hendrika van Wissen

Beloved wife of the late John van Wissen passed away March 6.

In Memoriam – Paul Windover

Second generation operator of Windover Nurseries in Petrolia, Ont., passed away March 22, 2019. He was 78.

Scholarship Profile

Fueling a passion to help others

Cullen Family scholarship recipient is working toward a career in horticulture therapy.

Feature

Students and pros promote career paths at Canada Blooms

Landscape pros and apprentices team up to promote career paths at Canada's largest garden show.

Families get a taste of spring at Canada Blooms

A recap of the 23rd edition of Canada Blooms held March 8-17, 2019.

Women, landscaping and opportunity

More and more women are entering a profession previously dominated by men.

Canada Blooms 2019 Feature Garden Builder Awards

A full list of winners of from Canada Blooms Industry Night.

Volunteers help to make Canada Blooms 2019 a success

Individuals and companies who helped with LO feature gardens at the 2019 flower and garden festival.

Professional News

Garden Days coming this June

Annual celebration kicks off on National Gardening Day, June 15.

Jamie Aalbers appointed new Growers’ Manager

Aalbers brings an extensive background in the ornamental horticulture sector to the position.

Contractor locate requests have gone digital

Lots of online training tools are available to help with transition.

Keeping workers safe from falls

A number of Ontario Ministry of Labour initiatives this spring are aimed at reducing injury and death from falls.

Executive Desk

Spring and renewal

The idea of gardening as an environmental and social movement is catching on.

Membership

Set your goals for 2019

Simple steps to help improve your business this season.

Public Relations

Busy as a March hare and mad as a hatter

LO chapters are busy participating in home and garden shows across the province.

Underground World

Educating homeowners at Canada Blooms

Feature garden display helps to reduce the number of underground utility hits.

Prosperity Partners

Company culture part 1: Communicating and engaging your team

Clearly define your company culture with help from peers.