April 2013

The importance of vision

Smart business owners understand the importance of knowing and understanding their business vision.

Sale of excess LO property announced

Landscape Ontario’s Building Committee has announced the sale of 23 acres of excess land from the 48-acre property at the home office in Milton.

Garden training video first of its kind

Thanks to the Landscape Ontario Garden Centre Sector Group, garden centres across Canada have a new tool to train employees.

Contractors Lecture event a success despite weather

Landscape Ontario’s Contractors Lecture and Dinner event on Feb. 27 had a full house with more than 140 contractors and suppliers in attendance.

MTO draws great reviews in Georgian Lakelands

Members of the Georgian Lakelands Chapter are pleased with the response to the Mar. 5 meeting featuring Ministry of Transportation officials.

ICPI Chapter to become committee in LO

The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) Ontario Chapter has moved to integrate itself as a Hardscape Committee of Landscape Ontario.

London Chapter prepares next stage of Parkway project

The London Chapter is preparing for the next phase of the Veterans Memorial Parkway that will see two new large features and 650 more trees planted along the 10-kilometre stretch of highway.

Stratford Garden Show

The Stratford Home and Garden Show saw two Landscape Ontario members take part in the event from Feb. 28 to Mar. 3.

Windsor Chapter spreads the message at home show

Green for Life was the central theme of the Windsor Chapter’s garden space at the Greater Windsor Home Builders Association Home Show from Mar. 1 to 3.

Congress 2013 winner

Chad Jackson CHT from CJ Blowers in Millgrove won a 50-inch TV at the UPI Energy LP booth at Congress 2013.

Members appreciate hotel discount benefit

One of the newest participants in the Landscape Ontario member benefit program is CLC Lodging.

Upper Canada Chapter’s Second Annual Squash Tournament

Upper Canada Chapter’s Second Annual Squash Tournament on Feb 28 was a smash hit.

Blog gives GreenTrade high marks

Rob Redden, a blogger with Upper Canada Stone Company, gave GreenTrade Expo rave reviews.

Landscapers plan second canoe trip to help river

Derek Lippert CLP, owner of Quiet Nature of Ayr, is taking on the challenge of canoeing the entire length of the Grand River.

Canadale Home and Garden Show

Canadale Nurseries recently held its sixth annual home and garden show in St. Thomas with over 5,000 visitors taking in the event.

Carol Fulford’s dedication helps Durham Chapter thrive

Carol Fulford of Gerrits Property Services in Pickering is known as a dedicated and inspiring volunteer.

Lloyd’s Landscaping family celebrates 50 years on the job

Lloyd’s Landscaping in Pickering is truly a family business. And, this year the family is celebrating the company’s 50th anniversary.

Spectacular Canada Blooms gardens attract over 200,000

Outside the Direct Energy Centre, winter was still hanging onto its cold and snowy habits, while Canada Blooms allowed everyone to experience spring just a little bit early this year.

Canada Blooms team 2013…and that’s a wrap!

Another show is over and another year’s efforts have been packed, loaded and swept up; returning a space that was alive for ten days, back to an empty span of concrete and steel.

Contributors to LO’s feature garden at Canada Blooms

List of contributors.

Canada Blooms 2013 feature garden winners

The best displays in gardening and landscaping were recognized at Canada Blooms 2013. Presentations took place on Mar. 21 at Industry Night.

Passion, inspiration and enthusiasm build Canada Blooms

If you have ever had the opportunity to witness the garden build at Canada Blooms, you know that passion, inspiration, enthusiasm and pride are also involved in the process.

Journey into wonderful, not-so-scary world of Twitter

I’ve recently joined Twitter and I’ve got to say, while I may be late to the party, I’ve been having a great time.

Landscape Ontario celebrates 40 years – 2005

Growth and change have marked Landscape Ontario’s history, but pride in the association shines throughout. The year 2013 is occasion for special pride, as your association’s 40th year.

Durham Chapter continues active schedule

Durham Chapter has become a very active and a successful group, featuring huge attendance numbers at meetings and staging a highly successful suppliers’ barbecue every August.

College of Trades begins its regulatory duties

On Apr. 8, the Ontario College of Trades began registering members.

Harper addresses EI changes

Prime Minister Stephen Harper spoke to the concern on the issue of the employment insurance program and seasonal workers.

Off-road tire fees increase

Ontario Tire Stewardship (OTS) has announced increased fees for off-road tires that take effect Apr. 1.

Artist creates horticultural installation at AGO

The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) on Dundas Street West in Toronto is featuring a horticultural work of art by Canadian artist, Kim Adams.

Chapters help kids all year long

LO members have created many opportunities for children to become involved with horticulture throughout the year.

An interview with Grant Harrison

This month, I’ve interviewed Grant Harrison CLT of Escapes Outdoor Living in London.