November 2010

Opportunities for growth in the green industry

Don’t you wish you had a crystal ball to help set your course for the future?

Opportunities for growth in the green industry

Don’t you wish you had a crystal ball to help set your course for the future?

Service family grows

Dashiell James Service joins the extended LO family.

LO behind research project to help growers identify pests

A new digital identification technology is being tested in hopes it will help nursery growers pinpoint which pests are threatening their crops.

Staycation is now an official word

Staycation has been accepted as one of this year’s new words.

Two landscape companies big part of Amazing Bed Race

The event, on Sept. 26, was the first-ever Burlington Amazing Bed Race.

Otterville landscaper wins TV

Over 50 contractors provided feedback on their experiences installing Rosetta Hardscapes products for the chance to win a 40 inch television.

Awards recognize inspirational industry leaders

The individual awards only given in exceptional circumstances are presented at the LO Awards Gala, held at Congress each year.

Getting ready for Congress

I am amazed at how much things have changed.

In memoriam — Sandra Hasselman

Sandra Hasselman, co-owner of Dutchman’s Landscaping in Burlington, passed away on Mon., Oct. 18.

In memoriam – Uli Dubach

LO lost a good friend in Uli Dubach from Harmony Printing.

LO behind research project to help growers identify pests

A new digital identification technology is being tested in hopes it will help nursery growers pinpoint which pests are threatening their crops.

Staycation is now an official word

Staycation has been accepted as one of this year’s new words.

Two landscape companies big part of Amazing Bed Race

The event, on Sept. 26, was the first-ever Burlington Amazing Bed Race.

Otterville landscaper wins TV

Over 50 contractors provided feedback on their experiences installing Rosetta Hardscapes products for the chance to win a 40 inch television.

Awards recognize inspirational industry leaders

The individual awards only given in exceptional circumstances are presented at the LO Awards Gala, held at Congress each year.

Getting ready for Congress

I am amazed at how much things have changed.

In memoriam — Sandra Hasselman

Sandra Hasselman, co-owner of Dutchman’s Landscaping in Burlington, passed away on Mon., Oct. 18.

In memoriam – Uli Dubach

LO lost a good friend in Uli Dubach from Harmony Printing.

Service family grows

Dashiell James Service joins the extended LO family.

Expo enters new era with a blaze of colour

This year’s Expo opened in a blaze of colour and well merchandised displays, capturing the attention of more than 2,800 horticulture and floriculture professionals visiting the show.

Expo enters new era with a blaze of colour

This year’s Expo opened in a blaze of colour and well merchandised displays, capturing the attention of more than 2,800 horticulture and floriculture professionals visiting the show.

What are your priorities?

In the hugely busy and stressful lives of entrepreneurs, it is very easy to lose sight of the most important things.

What are your priorities?

In the hugely busy and stressful lives of entrepreneurs, it is very easy to lose sight of the most important things.

Check out LO’s endorsed suppliers

Lately I’ve spoken with quite a few members who are unaware of our endorsed supplier program.

Check out LO’s endorsed suppliers

Lately I’ve spoken with quite a few members who are unaware of our endorsed supplier program.

Certification, safety groups and women’s program

Our team has been busy wrapping up certification and summer chapter events and preparing for a busy fall and winter.

Certification, safety groups and women’s program

Our team has been busy wrapping up certification and summer chapter events and preparing for a busy fall and winter.

Greening our communities

As part of my role representing LO, I am the current chair of Communities in Bloom Ontario, an organization that has added enormous value to towns and cities across Canada.

Greening our communities

As part of my role representing LO, I am the current chair of Communities in Bloom Ontario, an organization that has added enormous value to towns and cities across Canada.

Lessons learned from a successful year

After three consecutive years of no profit, Danscaping had the best year on record.

Lessons learned from a successful year

After three consecutive years of no profit, Danscaping had the best year on record.

The underground world

Most people would not believe what exists below ground in terms of underground utility assets in Ontario.

The underground world

Most people would not believe what exists below ground in terms of underground utility assets in Ontario.

Golden Horseshoe Chicken Roast a smashing success

“A smashing success.” That’s how most of those who enjoyed the annual Golden Horseshoe Chapter’s annual chicken roast described this year’s version.

LO Movember team formed

Ryan Heath has registered an LO team for Movember, an awareness campaign which also acts as a fund-raiser for Prostate Cancer Canada.

Golden Horseshoe Chicken Roast a smashing success

“A smashing success.” That’s how most of those who enjoyed the annual Golden Horseshoe Chapter’s annual chicken roast described this year’s version.

LO Movember team formed

Ryan Heath has registered an LO team for Movember, an awareness campaign which also acts as a fund-raiser for Prostate Cancer Canada.

Ontario sod growers begin Green Certification Program

The Nursery Sod Growers Association of Ontario (NSGA) has initiated a green certification program.

Emerald ash borer now in Wellington County

The emerald ash borer is quickly spreading throughout Ontario and Quebec.

HortProtect insurance carrier announces program underwriter

Marsh Canada, the exclusive insurance and risk management broker for the HortProtect Property and Casualty Insurance Program, announced the appointment on Oct. 15 of RSA as the underwriter program.

WSIB sets 2011 rates

Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has increased the average premium rate for 2011 by two per cent.

Ontario sod growers begin Green Certification Program

The Nursery Sod Growers Association of Ontario (NSGA) has initiated a green certification program.

Emerald ash borer now in Wellington County

The emerald ash borer is quickly spreading throughout Ontario and Quebec.

HortProtect insurance carrier announces program underwriter

Marsh Canada, the exclusive insurance and risk management broker for the HortProtect Property and Casualty Insurance Program, announced the appointment on Oct. 15 of RSA as the underwriter program.

WSIB sets 2011 rates

Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has increased the average premium rate for 2011 by two per cent.

Sally Harvey CLT, CLP

Manager of education and labour development

Sally Harvey CLT, CLP

Manager of education and labour development

Native plants can be used in structured landscapes

Our choices today as horticultural professionals have a much greater impact than just our own back yards.

Good reasons to choose native plants

Re: Your President’s Message, Sept. 15, 2010, Horticulture Review.

TBG appreciates LO’s support

Some 240 tickets were sold, and the TBG netted a most welcome and much appreciated $3,490.

Keep columns for reference

As an avid reader of both industry and general magazines, I have learned the old trick of reading the first and last paragraph of most articles to save time when determining my interest in the subject matter.

OHA appreciates support

Thank you (Landscape Ontario) so much for the generous support of the Ontario Horticultural Association (OHA).

Native plants can be used in structured landscapes

Our choices today as horticultural professionals have a much greater impact than just our own back yards.

Good reasons to choose native plants

Re: Your President’s Message, Sept. 15, 2010, Horticulture Review.

TBG appreciates LO’s support

Some 240 tickets were sold, and the TBG netted a most welcome and much appreciated $3,490.

Keep columns for reference

As an avid reader of both industry and general magazines, I have learned the old trick of reading the first and last paragraph of most articles to save time when determining my interest in the subject matter.

OHA appreciates support

Thank you (Landscape Ontario) so much for the generous support of the Ontario Horticultural Association (OHA).

Proud of LO’s prosperity

As many probably know, attending the Build Your Prosperity seminar is a mandatory requirement for new members.

Proud of LO’s prosperity

As many probably know, attending the Build Your Prosperity seminar is a mandatory requirement for new members.

Standards needed in winter maintenance contracts

Last year we revisited risk management under the winter maintenance contract. In doing so, we cautioned that an insurance crisis would soon be upon us.

Standards needed in winter maintenance contracts

Last year we revisited risk management under the winter maintenance contract. In doing so, we cautioned that an insurance crisis would soon be upon us.