November 2008

Association membership provides many benefits

When you consider membership with Landscape Ontario, or any organization, do weigh the benefits before making your decision? Ask yourself if it is right for you? What am I going to receive if I am associated with this group of people?

Association membership provides many benefits

When you consider membership with Landscape Ontario, or any organization, do weigh the benefits before making your decision? Ask yourself if it is right for you? What am I going to receive if I am associated with this group of people?

Members proudly displaying the LO logo

This month the following members were observed proudly displaying the LO logo through advertisements, posted on their vehicles or on their website.

What does a smart car have to do with LO?

Public promotion initiative

LO member over the edge

AJL Janssen Landscaping of Bracebridge takes pride in being a bit over the edge.

LO supports Niagara high school training partnership

The name Landscape Ontario was front and centre when the Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) and Niagara Catholic District School Board officially announced the Niagara GROWS Educational Partnership on September 26.

Warning offered on freight scam

An LO member is warning other companies who may receive a request to ship products overseas.

Growers Auction raises over $24,000

Skids of plant material and products raised over $24,000 at the annual LO Growers Auction on September 25, at Mori Nurseries in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

2008 Growers Awards of Excellence winners

Congratulations to all of the winners

Garden Expo showcases the industry’s best

Garden and Florist Expo 2008 kicked it up a notch (or two) as it continues to showcase the best of the garden and floral industries.

Turfgrass symposium to examine challenges

The theme of the 18th annual Ontario Turfgrass Symposium is ‘The Challenge of Green.’

Great deal on Canada Blooms tickets for LO members

Tickets for Canada Blooms 2009 are being offered at a greatly reduced rate to Landscape Ontario members.

Windsor scholarship donation

The Windsor Chapter presented a cheque, reflecting half the proceeds from Winter Blooms 2008, to St. Clair College and the Lex Kraft Scholarship.

Helping their community

Nutri-Lawn Kitchener prides itself on thinking outside the box.

Beautification award

The 4th Annual Commercial Beautification Award, sponsored by the Upper Canada Chapter of Landscape Ontario, in partnership with the Quinte West Horticultural Society, was presented to Dan and Tammy Tolj of the Quinte West Foot Care Clinic.

High school students test skills at LO

The LO site in Milton played host to two Certified Horticultural Technician (CHT) evaluations in October.

Expanded gardens

The trial gardens sponsored by Grounds Management Commodity Group at the Landscape Ontario’s offices in Milton will double in size for 2009.

Journey nearly complete to achieve Red Seal

The long road to achieve Red Seal status for the landscape industry was greatly shortened in late October with the approval by the Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA).

Members proudly displaying the LO logo

This month the following members were observed proudly displaying the LO logo through advertisements, posted on their vehicles or on their website.

What does a smart car have to do with LO?

Public promotion initiative

LO member over the edge

AJL Janssen Landscaping of Bracebridge takes pride in being a bit over the edge.

LO supports Niagara high school training partnership

The name Landscape Ontario was front and centre when the Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) and Niagara Catholic District School Board officially announced the Niagara GROWS Educational Partnership on September 26.

Warning offered on freight scam

An LO member is warning other companies who may receive a request to ship products overseas.

Growers Auction raises over $24,000

Skids of plant material and products raised over $24,000 at the annual LO Growers Auction on September 25, at Mori Nurseries in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

2008 Growers Awards of Excellence winners

Congratulations to all of the winners

Garden Expo showcases the industry’s best

Garden and Florist Expo 2008 kicked it up a notch (or two) as it continues to showcase the best of the garden and floral industries.

Turfgrass symposium to examine challenges

The theme of the 18th annual Ontario Turfgrass Symposium is ‘The Challenge of Green.’

Great deal on Canada Blooms tickets for LO members

Tickets for Canada Blooms 2009 are being offered at a greatly reduced rate to Landscape Ontario members.

Windsor scholarship donation

The Windsor Chapter presented a cheque, reflecting half the proceeds from Winter Blooms 2008, to St. Clair College and the Lex Kraft Scholarship.

Helping their community

Nutri-Lawn Kitchener prides itself on thinking outside the box.

Beautification award

The 4th Annual Commercial Beautification Award, sponsored by the Upper Canada Chapter of Landscape Ontario, in partnership with the Quinte West Horticultural Society, was presented to Dan and Tammy Tolj of the Quinte West Foot Care Clinic.

High school students test skills at LO

The LO site in Milton played host to two Certified Horticultural Technician (CHT) evaluations in October.

Expanded gardens

The trial gardens sponsored by Grounds Management Commodity Group at the Landscape Ontario’s offices in Milton will double in size for 2009.

Journey nearly complete to achieve Red Seal

The long road to achieve Red Seal status for the landscape industry was greatly shortened in late October with the approval by the Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA).

Thriving and surviving in all economies

History teaches us that everything goes in cycles.

Thriving and surviving in all economies

History teaches us that everything goes in cycles.

LO members help fight skin cancer

Landscape Ontario was contacted a couple of months ago with a request to become involved in a new project launched by the Southwest Public Health Skin Cancer Prevention Network.

LO members help fight skin cancer

Landscape Ontario was contacted a couple of months ago with a request to become involved in a new project launched by the Southwest Public Health Skin Cancer Prevention Network.

Make a Wish garden benefited all involved

Everyone there made it work. We were all there together, working as a great team.

Make a Wish garden benefited all involved

Everyone there made it work. We were all there together, working as a great team.

PAO Horticultural finds success by focusing on niche markets

PAO Horticultural is a business that has achieved great success by serving a niche market.

PAO Horticultural finds success by focusing on niche markets

PAO Horticultural is a business that has achieved great success by serving a niche market.

Survive the economic downturn through training

Much of today’s news is about our economy going sour. Well fear not, for we have much to celebrate now and in the future. We are the green industry!

Survive the economic downturn through training

Much of today’s news is about our economy going sour. Well fear not, for we have much to celebrate now and in the future. We are the green industry!

Gardens are great marketing tool

Over the last 13 years, many of Ontario’s well-established landscape contractors have used Canada Blooms as a marketing tool and an opportunity to take their companies to new levels of creativity, work prospects and profits.

Gardens are great marketing tool

Over the last 13 years, many of Ontario’s well-established landscape contractors have used Canada Blooms as a marketing tool and an opportunity to take their companies to new levels of creativity, work prospects and profits.

Golf and raffles part of London’s annual event

The third annual London Golf Tournament was held on September 12 at Pine Knot in Dorchester.

Windsor enjoys golf in October

Rain, rain go away…. After postponing the Bob Girard Memorial Golf Tournament, 24 members of the Windsor Chapter were finally able to enjoy a great day out on the course on Sat., Oct. 4.

Chapters have a busy summer

We had such an exciting summer with so many successful events it has been a challenge to capture them all in one edition of Horticulture Review.

Golf and raffles part of London’s annual event

The third annual London Golf Tournament was held on September 12 at Pine Knot in Dorchester.

Windsor enjoys golf in October

Rain, rain go away…. After postponing the Bob Girard Memorial Golf Tournament, 24 members of the Windsor Chapter were finally able to enjoy a great day out on the course on Sat., Oct. 4.

Chapters have a busy summer

We had such an exciting summer with so many successful events it has been a challenge to capture them all in one edition of Horticulture Review.

Challange issued on Quebec’s ban of 2,4-D

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) will be used to test the Province of Quebec’s ban of 2,4-D.

New energy and objectives for Vineland Research Station

For over 100 years, the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre has contributed to the horticultural industry.

Challange issued on Quebec’s ban of 2,4-D

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) will be used to test the Province of Quebec’s ban of 2,4-D.

New energy and objectives for Vineland Research Station

For over 100 years, the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre has contributed to the horticultural industry.

I wanna be like Bill

A few years ago, Nike ran a popular advertisement for its sneakers with the catch phrase, “I wanna be like Mike.” Michael Jordan, that is.

I wanna be like Bill

A few years ago, Nike ran a popular advertisement for its sneakers with the catch phrase, “I wanna be like Mike.” Michael Jordan, that is.

The future looks green

At Glenview Park Secondary School in Cambridge, the landscape and horticulture program is alive and well with five to six classes of students each school year.

The future looks green

At Glenview Park Secondary School in Cambridge, the landscape and horticulture program is alive and well with five to six classes of students each school year.

When is it okay to double-dip?

Many people, especially those with young children, struggle every year with a tough decision: do I save for retirement through Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs), or do I save for my children’s education through Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs)?

When is it okay to double-dip?

Many people, especially those with young children, struggle every year with a tough decision: do I save for retirement through Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs), or do I save for my children’s education through Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs)?

There is an alternative to green ash

It’s getting a little tricky for nursery growers and landscapers to decide what shade trees they should plant.

There is an alternative to green ash

It’s getting a little tricky for nursery growers and landscapers to decide what shade trees they should plant.

The cons of one-sided contracts

In the seminars and tutorials we give in relation to contracts, contractors will often tell us that their clients agree to clauses which substantially assign most of the risk associated with the work to the owner.

The cons of one-sided contracts

In the seminars and tutorials we give in relation to contracts, contractors will often tell us that their clients agree to clauses which substantially assign most of the risk associated with the work to the owner.

Program will help chart your business’s direction

Essentially, to make changes you must decide what needs to be done differently.

Program will help chart your business’s direction

Essentially, to make changes you must decide what needs to be done differently.