February 2012

Programs to help you prosper

Many years ago, as a young lad, with a variety of work experience in retail, bars, restaurants and construction, I was struggling to determine a career path.

Congress 2012 volunteers

Landscape Ontario extends a grateful thank you to the many volunteers who gave generously of their time to help make Congress 2012 a success.

Congress says goodbye to Paul Day

After 17 years as show manager with Landscape Ontario’s trade show department, Paul Day announced he was retiring.

LO’S Strengths showcased at AGM

Landscape Ontario’s Annual General Meeting, held Jan. 11 in conjunction with Congress, again reflected the strong, personal involvement members feel with their association.

Ottawa AGM has full house and full agenda

By: Martha Walsh

Despite the winter storm warning on Jan. 19, the Annual General Meeting for the Ottawa Chapter saw 48 members in attendance.

St. James revitalization appreciated

LO continues to receive letters of thanks and congratulations for its members revitalization of St. James Park in Toronto.

Thanks to generous Congress 2012 sponsors

Sponsors who helped to make Congress 2012 such a great success.

Paragon Landscapes helps neighbour in need

Graham Sandiford does a good deed for his neighbour in Whitby, Ont.

Exhibitors receive promotion awards

Congress 2012 best booth and best promotion awards announced.

Positive and loud buzz surrounds Congress 2012

“The best show ever.” This was the general consensus that surrounded Congress 2012.

LO volunteers work to create garden with impact at Canada Blooms

Our association is one of the co-founders of the show. Over four years ago, some asked why our industry didn’t have a more visible presence.

Special night recognizes Awards of Excellence recipients

Each year the LO Awards of Excellence ceremony is becoming more and more sophisticated, while at the same time adding increasing amounts of glitz.

Musings about Congress 2012

The weather is everything in this business. It trumps economic conditions. It can be the key to success and at the same can pose huge challenges.

Success with Booth 41

With Congress 2012 right behind us and everyone still buzzing from the show, I want to tell you all about the cool things we did this year to get out the Green for Life message at the show.

Awards of Excellence 2012

The talents and creativity of landscape construction, maintenance and design contractors were celebrated at the Awards of Excellence gala on January 10, 2012 at Congress.

Blue ash — Fraxinus quadrangulata

The second in a series of articles highlighting 29 urban tolerant trees as recommended alternatives to ash and Norway maple.

Ash (Fraxinus) — a look ahead

Is it truly the end for this versatile genus?

MOL blitz in February

This month, the Ministry of Labour is conducting an inspection blitz on musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).

In memoriam — Christopher Robert Graham

On Jan. 14, 2012, Chris Graham of Flesherton, in his 61st year, passed away.

How much salt is enough?

I came upon a thick layer of salt spread around a city bus stop that made me realize it might be time for an article on application rates.

Province-wide relevance

As you read this, we will of course be in the middle of preparations for Canada Blooms.

Goals for 2012

Some meaningful endeavours are possible and achievable for the landscape industry in 2012, with respect to the underground and the Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance (ORCGA).

My favourite Congress

Without a doubt we just completed my favourite Congress since I joined LO as a staff member.

Standing room only at Congress 2012

There is an amazing energy that emanates from a roomful of peers, all of whom are looking for answers to the same questions.