June 2019

Watch out for ice bergs, reopening of LO office and a few other tidbits

The weather this spring is nothing to joke about.

New event for contractors to get together and talk shop

Oriole Landscaping to host event July 11.

Enter the 2019 Landscape Ontario Awards of Excellence program

Annual program recognizes the exceptional work of members across the province.

Ferris demo day in Milton

Dealers and customers get a chance to test drive new units.

Become a garden builder at Canada Blooms 2020

Promote your skills, talent, and creativity at popular flower and garden festival.

Sheridan Nurseries named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 2019

Company reduces water usage and re-uses plastic pots.

Green Streets Challenges 2019

Communities across Ontario to promote the benefits of outdoor play.

In Memoriam-David Gaze

David Gaze, owner of David Gaze Landscape Landscaping in Burlington, Ont., passed away May 13, 2019.

Beth Edney: In love with plants — and volunteering

Show Committee volunteer, Beth Edney talks about her involvement and vision.

Tristan Collins learns in-school and on-the-job while working toward his goal

Apprentice receives support in many different forms.

Discipline feels good

Adapting to a meet the needs of independent garden centres.

2019 Skills Ontario competition

Over 40 students from across the province show off their talent and skill.

Garden Centres Canada Summit coming this July

Inaugural event includes industry experts, tours and networking, July 10-11.

Maple Leaves Forever appoints new Executive Director

Organization supports planting of native Canadian maples.

Tribute planting season opens

First tree planting of the season held in Colborne, Ont.

Young workers at higher risk of injury

Province-wide blitz on until Aug. 30.

Learn about changes to WSIB rate framework

Get familiar with changes coming Jan. 1, 2020.

Grower of the Year Awards for 2020 open for entries

Entries are now open for the international competition of growers.

Reflections

Funerals and retirements are a time for reflection.

The not-so-seasonal career

Simple strategies to help improve employee retention.

Milton mayor hoists the Dig Safe flag

Event helps to promote Dig Safe Month for 2019.

Another successful tree planting

Not even bad weather can stop an army of dedicated volunteers.

Letter to the Editor June 2019

Mark Cullen says thanks for report on tree planting campaign.

Your business needs your work — even in June

Knowing your business well can help to easily identify when things start to go wrong.