May-June 2023
President's Message
Recognizing our student employees
Whatever you choose to do, make it special for your new hires. Set the stage so they have a successful season with your company.
Association News
Landscape trades well represented at 2023 Skills Ontario Competition
High school and post-secondary students from across the province rose to the challenge at this year’s Skills Ontario Competition.
Mammoth equipment donated to Landscape Ontario
New Landscape Ontario member Mammoth Machinery recently donated a new wheeled mini dumper to Landscape Ontario.
Garden Centre Group provides free training to new staff
Recently Zoom training webinars are available for new and entry level positions in Ontario independent garden centres.
Special meeting focuses on leveraging apprenticeship program
Full-day event consisted of speakers, an employer panel and breakout sessions to explore the best ways to leverage apprenticeship to better help employers retain and recruit staff.
In Memoriam — Raffy Hanimyan
Raffy Hanimyan passed away suddenly on April 30, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.
Volunteer Profile
Sharing a love of nature motivates Lisa Smith to volunteer
Lisa Smith has been a pillar of Landscape Ontario’s Upper Canada Chapter since its inception over two decades ago.
Scholarship Profile
Leadership goals in sight thanks to scholarship and role models
Keegan Stribbell was recently awarded a $600 Apprenticeship Scholarship from the Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation.
Member Profile
Select Stone celebrates three decades of growth
Select Stone Supply is celebrating 30 years of specializing in boulders, blocks, and other bespoke stone products.
Select Stone celebrates three decades of growth
Select Stone Supply is celebrating 30 years of specializing in boulders, blocks, and other bespoke stone products.
Feature
Modernizing Apprenticeship
A Q&A with Melissa Young, CEO and Registrar of Skilled Trades Ontario on efforts to modernize the apprenticeship program in Ontario.
Professional News
Latest stats show utility hits on the rise
The Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance (ORCGA) recently released its annual DIRT Report (for 2022).
Sheridan Nurseries opens new garden centre in Aurora
New location at 15630 Bayview Ave. opened to the public on May 5, 2023.
City of Windsor landscape architect elected as president of provincial association
Stefan Fediuk brings 15 years of landscape architecture experience with the City of Windsor to volunteer position
Executive Desk
Connecting with peers can help you to prosper
Steps to build a strong network of peers that can help you grow your business and excel in a highly competitive industry.
New Members
New Members May 2023
Landscape Ontario welcomes 37 new members this month.
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: To Mow or Not to Mow in May
A response from our readers on a recent feature article published in the magazine.
Membership Message
Showcase your best work to potential clients
Online entries for the Awards of Excellence are accepted annually from July 1 to October 1.
Prosperity Partners
Simple math can make a huge difference
Do you price your newly acquired work the same as the work you’ve already sold now?