October 2022
President's Message
Embracing change
With the changes this naturally brings, there is also a loss of history and perspective. The same can be said for Landscape Ontario.
Association News
Register for Congress 2023
Landscape Ontario members are invited to join the 50th anniversary Congress celebration Jan. 10-12, 2022.
New member benefit: KSMI Weather app
Landscape Ontario has partnered with KSMI Weather to provide all members with a new App starting November 1.
Landscape Ontario hosts sold out Snowposium
One-day conference and trade show had nearly 400 attendees, exhibitors, sponsors and speakers.
Educational format returns to 2022 Trial Garden Open House
Over 80 landscape professionals attended the Trial Garden Open House at the Landscape Ontario site in Milton.
In Memoriam — Jim Bauer
Willem Jacob Frank "Jim" Bauer passed away peacefully on August 20, 2022 in his 88th year.
In Memoriam — Robert Mendonca
Rob Mendonca passed away on August 22 after a lengthy health battle.
In Memoriam — Peter Jacobsen
Peter Jacobsen, owner of Parkway Garden Centre in London, Ont., passed away at home on July 28.
Scholarship Profile
Building a future with sustainable practices
Receiving an OHTF scholarship has allowed Craig Klomp to focus on learning.
Member Profile
A turn in the road
After 38 years in the landscape industry, Jim Mosher of Landscape Plus felt it was time for a change.
Feature
Celebrating Tony DiGiovanni’s LO Career
Association gives 33-year executive director a send off party to remember.
Dedication and passion
Landscape Ontario thanks Sally Harvey for years of leadership and service.
Professional News
Yukon Sun joins 49th Parallel Collection
Yukon Sun is the latest addition to Vineland’s 49th Parallel Collection of made-in-Canada roses.
Top national landscape and horticulture awards announced for 2022
Winners of the 19th annual National Awards of Landscape Excellence (NALE) were announced Aug. 11, 2022 during an evening celebration in Ottawa, Ont.
Executive Desk
Thank you for enhancing my life
Tony DiGiovanni bids farewell in his last column as association Executive Director.
Membership
Time to pay off that social debt
Getting together in social settings is a necessity for social beings and Landscape Ontario has many opportunities for you to interact with others.
New Members
New Members October 2022
Landscape Ontario welcomes 31 new members this month.
Prosperity Partners
Job hopping is here to stay — Adapt, or miss out
Some key facts to help you attract, hire and retain the next generation workforce.