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.
