November 2021

We need to become a destination industry

As my two-year term comes to an end, I am looking back at what we have accomplished as an association, and the issues that persist and continue to challenge us year-after-year.

Landscape Ontario Congress is returning for its 49th year

Congress Redefined will look different compared to previous years, with some events spread out across two weeks in January.

The Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation creates the Neil Vanderkruk Innovation & Scholarship Fund 

The Foundation has created the Neil Vanderkruk Innovation & Scholarship Fund, which has the mandate to support initiatives “that contribute to a prosperous future for Ontario’s landscape and horticultural sector.”

The history of Canada Blooms

Canada Blooms is the largest flower and garden festival in the country. However, the event began as an idea for an advertising campaign to promote the landscaping industry.

Trees for Life helps university reduce its carbon footprint

The University of Guelph partnered with Trees for Life to plant about 700 trees.

Teamwork shines as bright as the landscaping at London Chapter Garden Makeover

When volunteers from the London Chapter of Landscape Ontario arrived at Lisa Fernandes’ home to begin work on her garden makeover, she gave them free

In Memoriam – Larry Sherk

Larry Sherk passed away in his sleep in hospital in Toronto on Sept. 4. ​Sherk worked as the chief horticulturist at Sheridan Nurseries before retirement.

Sandhill Nursery has become known for more than plants

Sandhill Nursery is more than just a place to buy plants: it has also become a destination, a spot that appeals even to those with little knowledge or interest in landscaping or gardening.

LMN introduces new features in latest update

Landscape Management Network (LMN) has unveiled its 21.10 product update, the company’s most significant revamp in recent years. 

Durham College launches urban agriculture centre

Durham College has unveiled The Barrett Centre of Innovation in Sustainable Urban Agriculture.

WSIB rates to decrease in 2022

The average premium rate for businesses will be reduced by 5.1 per cent for 2022.

Consider donating to the Neil Vanderkruk Innovation and Scholarship Fund

Families honour and recognize the legacy of their pioneers. One way we do this is by creating a named scholarship fund within the Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation.

There’s light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel

Through the amazing work of the highly-dedicated Landscape Ontario COVID-19 Task Force, we have been able to keep our community up-to-date on the latest developments and resources.

2021 Foundation Report

The Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation 2021 report, as well as its annual scholarship recipients.

Implementing BMPs can reduce salt use and reduce environmental damage

Since it’s almost impossible to stop salt derived chlorides once they are introduced to the environment, the best way to address environmental problems from excessive salt use is with source controls.

Defining your ideal client avatar

When red flags pop-up as warning signs for the sales and design team, they act on it, using their intuition to inform decisions whether or not to take on a client.

New Members November 2021

Landscape Ontario welcomes 41 new members this month.