July-August 2021

Adapt, and roll with it

We are almost through the first 100 hectic days of the season.

In Memoriam — Stan Gorczyca

Stan Gorczyca, owner of Tidy Garden Landscaping in Mississauga, Ont., passed away peacefully at the age of 63.

GMC provides new vehicle for tree planting campaign

Horsepower added to Highway of Heroes Living Tribute’s campaign.

Snowposium goes virtual this September

Annual snow and ice conference will return in a virtual format Sept. 16, 2021.

Master water features with Randy Tumber

The Water Feature Master Class is a series of four pre-recorded YouTube videos.

Live Congress trade show to return in 2022

Congress Redefined is scheduled for January 11-13, 2022 at the Toronto Congress Centre.

Shane Jones recognized with national award

Jones has been a driving force at Durham College.

Awards of Excellence has a category for any project

Online entry now open to LO members.

In Memoriam — Bill Putzer

Bill Putzer passed away on May 26, 2021 at the age of 63.

Lorne Haveruk on the importance of always giving 120 per cent

A trip to Palm Springs, California completely changed the trajectory of Lorne Haveruk’s life.

Chadwick Lewis takes advantage of a great opportunity

Recent horticulture industries graduate from Algonquin College never grew up thinking he’d have a green career.

Strong culture produces incredible results

This year’s Landscape Ontario Awards of Excellence were amazingly fruitful for Rockscape.

2021 Trial Gardens

New plants on display at Landscape Ontario August 12.

Mandating COVID-19 vaccines in the workplace

A look at whether employers can require their employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Toronto Chapter Bursary supports worthy community projects

Toronto Chapter of Landscape Ontario provides helps foster the growth of small community-based green projects.

GROW Program continues for 2021-2022

Program provides specialized training to the sector’s workers and firms.

Box Tree Moth Best Management Practices for Growers

Download the latest Box Tree Moth Best Management Practices developed by CNLA, LO, OMAFRA and the University of Guelph.

In Memoriam — Cornelia Hahn Oberlander

Canadian landscape architect Cornelia Hahn Oberlander passed away May 22, 2021. She was 99 years-old.

Vineland releases Aurora Borealis rose

Latest addition to 49th Parallel Collection is now widely available at garden centres across Canada.

USDA closes border to boxwood shipments from Canada

Restrictions in place to prevent introduction of box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis) into the United States.

Canada Blooms celebrates 25th anniversary with a special-edition magazine

Digital edition magazine released this spring.

Ontario makes it easier to report polluters

New online tool allows public to report incidents of pollution in real-time from a smartphone.

Boost your bottom line while keeping your team safe

WSIB gave back over $3.2 million in rebates this quarter through the Health and Safety Excellence program.

In Memoriam — James St. Marie

James Anthony St. Marie passed away peacefully in Burlington, Ont., on March 24, 2021 at the age of 91.

Memories of Bill Putzer

Bill was the owner of M. Putzer Nursery, a well-respected supplier of top quality plants to the landscape profession.

From the comfort zone to the growth zone

Deciding to step outside your comfort zone is difficult, but when you do, it is when you enter the growth zone.

2022 Member Benefits

Just a few of the many reasons why you should continue to be a member of Landscape Ontario.

Thank you Landscape Ontario!

We have an amazing community for mutual benefit and improvement — we are a “Landscape Nation.”

Underground results for 2020 are good and bad

Figures for the landscaping sector are up 12.4 per cent and a whopping 30.5 per cent for the fencing sector.

New Members July 2021

Landscape Ontario welcomes 168 new members this month.