January 2010

Theme for 2010: Prosperity through Engagement

It is with a great deal of humility and appreciation that I assume the presidency of Landscape Ontario.

Theme for 2010: Prosperity through Engagement

It is with a great deal of humility and appreciation that I assume the presidency of Landscape Ontario.

Past president thanks members for support and advice

Thank you for your support and advice over the past two years. It has been my privilege and honour to serve you.

Accident affects Landmark Group

Gavin Nordeman and Darcie Slaa were killed in a car accident near Owen Sound on Dec. 4.

Growers Short Course focusing on important issues

If it’s February, it must be time for the annual LO Growers’ Short Course.

LO Foundation contributes $100,000 for research chair

Foundation president John Wright announced contribution to endowed research chair at Vineland and the University of Guelph.

Ontario garden centres needed for inspection program

Garden Centres Canada (GCC) plans to bring back its inspection program across Canada during the summer of 2010.

Lombardis welcome first child

Tony Lombardi has some new duties to add to his already full plate, after he and his wife Stephanie welcomed their first child, Luciano Domenico.

Welcome Gabriel Wesley McIntyre

LO staff member Kristen McIntyre, project and event coordinator, gave birth to her seciond child, Gabriel Wesley, on Nov. 26, at 11:58 p.m.

Original LO company loses matriarch

Dorothy Smit, the mother of LO member John Smit, passed away at her home on Dec. 1, in her 82nd year.

Team to examine alternatives to ash and Norway maple

Landscape Ontario, through its growers' group, has created a working committee to examine alternative trees that will perform well in urban Ontario landscapes.

Past president thanks members for support and advice

Thank you for your support and advice over the past two years. It has been my privilege and honour to serve you.

Accident affects Landmark Group

Gavin Nordeman and Darcie Slaa were killed in a car accident near Owen Sound on Dec. 4.

Growers Short Course focusing on important issues

If it’s February, it must be time for the annual LO Growers’ Short Course.

LO Foundation contributes $100,000 for research chair

Foundation president John Wright announced contribution to endowed research chair at Vineland and the University of Guelph.

Ontario garden centres needed for inspection program

Garden Centres Canada (GCC) plans to bring back its inspection program across Canada during the summer of 2010.

Lombardis welcome first child

Tony Lombardi has some new duties to add to his already full plate, after he and his wife Stephanie welcomed their first child, Luciano Domenico.

Welcome Gabriel Wesley McIntyre

LO staff member Kristen McIntyre, project and event coordinator, gave birth to her seciond child, Gabriel Wesley, on Nov. 26, at 11:58 p.m.

Original LO company loses matriarch

Dorothy Smit, the mother of LO member John Smit, passed away at her home on Dec. 1, in her 82nd year.

Team to examine alternatives to ash and Norway maple

Landscape Ontario, through its growers' group, has created a working committee to examine alternative trees that will perform well in urban Ontario landscapes.

Acorus Restoration grew from passion for the environment

Paul Morris has combined his love of plants, passion for the environment, a science-based education, and his solid business sense to create Acorus Restoration Native Plant Nursery.

Acorus Restoration grew from passion for the environment

Paul Morris has combined his love of plants, passion for the environment, a science-based education, and his solid business sense to create Acorus Restoration Native Plant Nursery.

There are 12 great reasons to join Canada Blooms

Canada Blooms celebrates its 14th year from March 17 to 21, at the Direct Energy Centre.

New president Intven’s roots go back to LO’s first days

LO’s new president Tom Intven has a long history with the association, back to its formation in 1973.

There are 12 great reasons to join Canada Blooms

Canada Blooms celebrates its 14th year from March 17 to 21, at the Direct Energy Centre.

New president Intven’s roots go back to LO’s first days

LO’s new president Tom Intven has a long history with the association, back to its formation in 1973.

How do we make LO more relevant in your community?

I believe we need to re-think chapters.

How do we make LO more relevant in your community?

I believe we need to re-think chapters.

Strategy in place to promote Green for Life in 2010

Following a think tank session with your LO Branding Committee and Milton staff, we have developed a strategic plan for 2010.

Strategy in place to promote Green for Life in 2010

Following a think tank session with your LO Branding Committee and Milton staff, we have developed a strategic plan for 2010.

Important to determine growth strategy

Bill, Dan’s long-time friend and mentor, who after carefully listening to Dan’s account of the problems, agreed to try to help him fix his business.

Important to determine growth strategy

Bill, Dan’s long-time friend and mentor, who after carefully listening to Dan’s account of the problems, agreed to try to help him fix his business.

Government Services Canada increasing qualification requirements

Public Works and Government Services Canada is in the process of increasing the qualification requirements for contractors bidding on grounds maintenance contracts for federal government sites in Ottawa.

Windsor Chapter donation

The Windsor Chapter recently made a donation from proceeds of its 2009 Winter Blooms event to the St. Clair College Foundation.

Paluch featured at GreenTrade Expo

GreenTrade Expo has announced that powerhouse speaker Jim Paluch of JP Horizons will be featured at the Profit Builders’ Lunch.

The 5th Annual Commercial Beautification Award

The presentation occurred during the September 2009 Quinte West city council meeting.

Government Services Canada increasing qualification requirements

Public Works and Government Services Canada is in the process of increasing the qualification requirements for contractors bidding on grounds maintenance contracts for federal government sites in Ottawa.

Windsor Chapter donation

The Windsor Chapter recently made a donation from proceeds of its 2009 Winter Blooms event to the St. Clair College Foundation.

Paluch featured at GreenTrade Expo

GreenTrade Expo has announced that powerhouse speaker Jim Paluch of JP Horizons will be featured at the Profit Builders’ Lunch.

The 5th Annual Commercial Beautification Award

The presentation occurred during the September 2009 Quinte West city council meeting.

Two LO projects receive funds to research pesticide alternatives

Two LO projects are among the six announced to receive funds for research into finding alternatives to manage pests in lawns, gardens and parks.

Two LO projects receive funds to research pesticide alternatives

Two LO projects are among the six announced to receive funds for research into finding alternatives to manage pests in lawns, gardens and parks.

Individual Pension Plan useful tool in succession planning

The IPP is also a very useful tool in family-owned business succession planning.

Individual Pension Plan useful tool in succession planning

The IPP is also a very useful tool in family-owned business succession planning.

Weather provided great conditions for turf in 2009

The weather was a blessing this season.

Weather provided great conditions for turf in 2009

The weather was a blessing this season.

Beware the trust provisions of the Construction Lien Act

As a landscape contractor, you no doubt have business loans that require regular payments. You probably also pay rent.

Beware the trust provisions of the Construction Lien Act

As a landscape contractor, you no doubt have business loans that require regular payments. You probably also pay rent.

Prosperity Partners: Face-to-face

It seems like yesterday that we were scurrying around making frantic preparations to ensure that Y2K wasn’t going to melt down computers around the world.

Prosperity Partners: Face-to-face

It seems like yesterday that we were scurrying around making frantic preparations to ensure that Y2K wasn’t going to melt down computers around the world.

Are You Landscape Industry Certified?

Many questions about the Landscape Industry Certified program are being heard, and will continue throughout this year and into the future.