January 2019
President's Message
I need your help
Members are needed to help implement strategic plan objectives.
Association News
Say thanks with special discounted tickets for Canada Blooms
Inspire your employees, family and clients with special tickets to Canada Blooms.
Email messages offering Congress lists are not from Landscape Ontario
Tips on how to spot fraudulent email messages.
Growers to learn about production and marketing
Annual Growers Short Course to feature two talks by Paul Pilon.
Growers and retailers get together to discuss buying trends and challenges
Panel discussion part of annual dinner event.
All-in-one event for Irrigation contractors
Seasoned landscape contractors can access the latest products, services and education at this annual event.
Lunch and learn at grounds management lecture
Full-day event includes a great roster of speakers, lunch and exhibitors.
Georgian Lakelands Chapter offers a mid-winter break
Event offers a fun day on the ski slopes or at the spa.
In Memoriam – Bruce Lively
Bruce Lively, founder and president of Blue Jay Irrigation in London, Ont., has passed.
Volunteer Profile
People, plants and learning
For volunteer, Rebecca Parker, participating on the Show Committee has been a really cool experience.
Feature
Ontario cosmetic pesticide ban update
A decade after the province banned the use of pesticides, has anything really changed?
Professional News
Talking healthy roots with Ontario horticulture students
Next generation of horticultural talent discusses the science of healthy roots.
Electrical safety tips for working around powerlines
Follow safe work practices to avoid any potential for injury.
Online Source Book helps connect landscape pros with Canadian suppliers
Landscape pros across the country have access to a free, online tool to source local suppliers.
Executive Desk
I love meeting with members
A reminder to stay true to our founding principles.
Membership
2019: The Year of the Members
Your input helps to make improvements to membership services each year.
Peer to Peer Network: Landscape Ontario member-only benefit
Expert advice, mentoring and self-improvement are a free benefit to LO member business owners who join this unique group.
Underground World
A review of 2018 activities
A summary of efforts put forth by the ORCGA in 2018.
Public Relations
If pigs could fly
Challenge yourself and your employees in this, the Year of the Pig.
Prosperity Partners
The power of peers working together
Members of LO's Peer to Peer Network share the benefits they have received from time invested in the group workshops.