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July-August 2019

President's Message

Lessons from a 19 year-old, home bloggers and an online nursery

The traditional way of selling products is changing.

Association News

Snow contractors to hold first major event at renovated association offices

Snowposium will run Sept. 26, 2019 in Milton, Ont.

Keri MacIvor joins LO events team

New addition brings 15 years of experience to association's trade show team.

Support industry auction by donating plant material or product

Help to support this year's event at J.C. Bakker in St. Catharines, Ont.

Membership renewal invoices mailing in August

Payment of invoice ensures member benefits do not lapse.

Peer summit to feature seven top mentors

Business owners to learn how they stack up and how to manage growth.

2019 garden centre awards program opens July 1

Annual awards competition open to retail members of the association.

Leadership distinction for Drake Nightingale

LO's second vice president recognized for influencing others.

Entries now open for 2019 Awards of Excellence program

Members can enter projects or nominate outstanding individuals.

Member Profile

Business owners find work life balance

Management style empowers workers to become leaders.

Feature

Trial Garden sites to undergo major change after this year’s open house

Open house to take place Aug. 15, 2019 at Milton and Guelph sites.

Trudeau takes part in tree planting campaign to commemorate soldiers

Dignitaries commemorate D-Day anniversary with tree planting.

Professional News

Appointment of Danielle St-Aubin as CEO of Tree Canada

Organization to continue education and awareness initiatives.

Ontario students win national gold

Algonquin College team recognizes at best in the country.

Is your workplace culture fuelling a tech addiction?

What workplaces and employees can do to unplug from workplace stress.

Executive Desk

A fitting tribute to Len Cullen

Many leaders of the profession today got their start working for an industry pioneer.

Membership

We’re going paperless

Invoicing and application processes are getting a technological revamp.

Public Relations

How you can help us to help you

Spread the word about the many benefits you enjoy as a member of Landscape Ontario.

Underground World

Are you missing out on memberships?

Belonging to a larger group is part of basic human nature.

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the editor The value of hands-on work

What does a great job look like?

Prosperity Partners

Celebrating shifting attitudes toward women in horticulture

A group of strong female leaders have paved the way for others to succeed in the profession.

Special Section

50+ reasons why our members belong to Landscape Ontario

A special section details the many benefits of membership in Landscape Ontario.