March 2011

What’s your return on investment from membership?

Our association exists to fulfill the perceived needs of our members.

What’s your return on investment from membership?

Our association exists to fulfill the perceived needs of our members.

Growers Group Short Course continues its popularity

Nursery growers took advantage of the opportunities at the annual Growers Group Short Course to learn about new research and best practices in the industry.

Employee handbook available for garden centres

The Garden Centre Sector of Landscape Ontario has created a template that all business owners can adopt and modify for their business.

Putting new technology to work for LO

If you know what a Beta player is, or more likely if you owned one (careful, you are showing your age), you may agree that all of this social media stuff is just hype! Or IS it?

Lighting Symposium considered great success

In just its second year, Landscape Ontario’s Lighting Symposium was considered a great success.

Large attendance at turf symposium

Attendance numbers put smiles on the faces of organizers at the annual Ontario Turfgrass Symposium (OTS) held on Feb. 23 and 24 at the University Of Guelph.

Growers Group Short Course continues its popularity

Nursery growers took advantage of the opportunities at the annual Growers Group Short Course to learn about new research and best practices in the industry.

Employee handbook available for garden centres

The Garden Centre Sector of Landscape Ontario has created a template that all business owners can adopt and modify for their business.

Putting new technology to work for LO

If you know what a Beta player is, or more likely if you owned one (careful, you are showing your age), you may agree that all of this social media stuff is just hype! Or IS it?

Lighting Symposium considered great success

In just its second year, Landscape Ontario’s Lighting Symposium was considered a great success.

Large attendance at turf symposium

Attendance numbers put smiles on the faces of organizers at the annual Ontario Turfgrass Symposium (OTS) held on Feb. 23 and 24 at the University Of Guelph.

Designer’s passion results in new landscape magazine

Dave Maciulis CLD is a passionate man. He’s passionate about landscape design. He’s passionate about business. He’s passionate about certification.

Designer’s passion results in new landscape magazine

Dave Maciulis CLD is a passionate man. He’s passionate about landscape design. He’s passionate about business. He’s passionate about certification.

Canada Blooms ready to wow the public

Canada Blooms has become this country’s largest and most prestigious flower and garden festival. The 2011 version promises to build on that standing.

A funny thing happens on the way to Blooms

Like the first signs of spring, a sense of excitement, panic, nerves, and the famous thoughts of, “We’ll never make it,” creep into our souls and minds.

Canada Blooms ready to wow the public

Canada Blooms has become this country’s largest and most prestigious flower and garden festival. The 2011 version promises to build on that standing.

A funny thing happens on the way to Blooms

Like the first signs of spring, a sense of excitement, panic, nerves, and the famous thoughts of, “We’ll never make it,” creep into our souls and minds.

Canada Blooms raises industry’s image

Canada Blooms raises awareness for the economic, environmental, aesthetic, therapeutic, lifestyle, health and spiritual benefits of horticulture and floriculture.

Canada Blooms raises industry’s image

Canada Blooms raises awareness for the economic, environmental, aesthetic, therapeutic, lifestyle, health and spiritual benefits of horticulture and floriculture.

Time to break down the barriers

"Welcome.” It’s just one simple word with such a large impact. Just by saying it to someone, you engage them and open yourself up to many possible scenarios.

Time to break down the barriers

"Welcome.” It’s just one simple word with such a large impact. Just by saying it to someone, you engage them and open yourself up to many possible scenarios.

Partnerships pay off

Part of the success of Landscape Ontario has been the readiness of the Provincial Board to encourage partnerships with other organizations.

Partnerships pay off

Part of the success of Landscape Ontario has been the readiness of the Provincial Board to encourage partnerships with other organizations.

Financial health reality check

Landscapers are rarely bankers in disguise.

Financial health reality check

Landscapers are rarely bankers in disguise.

Best practices for excavators

Damage prevention officers from key organizations have worked together to develop best practices for excavation contractors.

Best practices for excavators

Damage prevention officers from key organizations have worked together to develop best practices for excavation contractors.

A business model for growth and success

With the first month of the year nearly over, and the busy work season fast approaching, Dan knew it was time to sit down for another informative chat with Bill.

A business model for growth and success

With the first month of the year nearly over, and the busy work season fast approaching, Dan knew it was time to sit down for another informative chat with Bill.

Letter to the Editor March 2011

I wanted to send along an email to let everyone know how much I enjoyed Congress and meeting the LO staff and our members.

Letter to the Editor March 2011

I wanted to send along an email to let everyone know how much I enjoyed Congress and meeting the LO staff and our members.

London Chapter garden showcased at home show

The London Chapter’s involvement in the 18th annual Lifestyles Show was front and centre this year.

London Chapter meeting attracts 40 members

The February London Chapter meeting attracted over 40 members, who enjoyed a luncheon, followed by two guest speakers.

Ski Day attracts record attendance

Georgian Lakelands Chapter members had what they describe as a fantastic day on the slopes of Alpine Ski Club in Collingwood.

GreenTrade welcomes over 1,000 visitors

Over 1,000 attendees confirmed that the 18th annual GreenTrade Expo has become a must-attend event for anyone involved in the landscape trades in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec.

London Chapter garden showcased at home show

The London Chapter’s involvement in the 18th annual Lifestyles Show was front and centre this year.

London Chapter meeting attracts 40 members

The February London Chapter meeting attracted over 40 members, who enjoyed a luncheon, followed by two guest speakers.

Ski Day attracts record attendance

Georgian Lakelands Chapter members had what they describe as a fantastic day on the slopes of Alpine Ski Club in Collingwood.

GreenTrade welcomes over 1,000 visitors

Over 1,000 attendees confirmed that the 18th annual GreenTrade Expo has become a must-attend event for anyone involved in the landscape trades in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec.

Angela Lindsay

Communications Assistant

Angela Lindsay

Communications Assistant

Rittenhouse family in hall of fame

Over 500 people witnessed M.K. Rittenhouse (1884-1980) receive the Niagara Entrepreneur of the Year Historical Hall of Fame Award.

Study looks at invasive plants

A group of international scientists are studying some introduced species that dominate new habitats when native plants should technically have the advantage.

Owner of Verbinnen’s Nursery is founder of charity group helping to feed world’s hungry

Nursery owner, John Verbinnen is the founder of the Ontario Christian Gleaners.

Take a practical approach to prevent workplace violence

When Queen’s Park passed Bill 168 on workplace violence and harassment in 2010, a collective groan rose from landscapers and growers across the province.

Ontario sweeps national awards

The Awards of Excellence program is designed to help members of this great industry tell their story by showcasing and celebrating the best of the best.

Rittenhouse family in hall of fame

Over 500 people witnessed M.K. Rittenhouse (1884-1980) receive the Niagara Entrepreneur of the Year Historical Hall of Fame Award.

Study looks at invasive plants

A group of international scientists are studying some introduced species that dominate new habitats when native plants should technically have the advantage.

Owner of Verbinnen’s Nursery is founder of charity group helping to feed world’s hungry

Nursery owner, John Verbinnen is the founder of the Ontario Christian Gleaners.

Take a practical approach to prevent workplace violence

When Queen’s Park passed Bill 168 on workplace violence and harassment in 2010, a collective groan rose from landscapers and growers across the province.

Ontario sweeps national awards

The Awards of Excellence program is designed to help members of this great industry tell their story by showcasing and celebrating the best of the best.

Equipment adjustment needed to reduce spray drift

It’s time to consider making changes for this year’s spraying season.

Equipment adjustment needed to reduce spray drift

It’s time to consider making changes for this year’s spraying season.