May-June 2024
President's Message
We are stewards of our profession
Each of us play a unique role as stewards of our profession and the communities we serve.
Association News
Snowposium 2024: bigger and better than ever
Canada’s largest trade show just for snow and ice professionals is happening on July 31, 2024.
Landscape and horticulture scholarships now easier than ever to access
Nominations for the Cullen Family Scholarships and applications for the various post-secondary scholarships are open online until June 30, 2024.
New member benefit: Makita power tools
Members can access special discounts on a wide range of Makita products.
New online portal hosts on-demand garden centre training
Website is now home to a series of 13 free training modules designed specifically for the needs of independent garden centres.
Association stakeholders develop key objectives for the future
Plan will form the backbone of the association objectives for the next five years and beyond.
Students get hands on at Skills Ontario 2024
Students competed to earn the opportunity to compete at the Skills Canada National Competition.
Volunteer Profile
Breaking the mould on traditional landscape design
Tullia Marcolongo is using lessons learned in the public health sector to make tangible change in landscape design.
Scholarship Profile
High school curriculum inspired a passion for plants
Alkemade Young plans to pursue Red Seal certification and build a meaningful career.
Member Profile
Second generation takes the helm at Cudmore’s
Family-owned landscaping and design company in Oakville started as a retail garden centre in 1986.
Feature
Big lessons from small companies
Owners of small landscape companies share words of wisdom, tips and advice for success.
Professional News
Be on the lookout for invasive pests this season
Monitor landscapes for box tree moth and report any sightings of spotted lanternfly.
Seasonal employers and overtime: Are you risking a costly settlement?
It is important for employers to understand the intricacies of industry-specific exemptions outlined in the Employment Standards Act.
Executive Desk
Do you have the watch?
Understanding how what we do impacts our teams is vital to our ability to lead.
Membership
Waterloo Chapter finds innovative ways to connect with members
Onboarding committee goes above and beyond to welcome new members.
Social Snapshot
How crews can help create social content
Some best practices to share with your team to ensure what they post on social media reflects your company’s values.