June 2013

Does anyone remember the Adopt-a-School program?

Since the Adopt-a-School program was developed in 2007, it has been forgotten by industry members, and that is a crying shame.

A mixed bag of weather

Record-high temperatures followed by frost the following day in St. Thomas, Ont.

Golden Horseshoe has new coordinator

Former Communities in Bloom executive director encourages members to forward ideas and suggestions.

London tour ready for fifth year

Chapter charges $10 per person with proceeds benefiting Veterans Memorial Parkway and future community projects.

LO helps to demonstrate value of compost

Participants aerated the lawn behind an office tower and spread the compost to improve the quality of the soil.

Great list of summer activities planned

Exciting line-up of golf, baseball and barbecues put together by dedicated volunteers and chapter staff.

London Chapter well represented at home and garden shows

Members help to promote professionalism of LO members to the public.

Membership survey reveals majority pleased with LO

Responses provide a clear picture of which programs members are using, as well as which benefits are the greatest value.

Lawn Troopers wins young entrepreneur award

Landscape Ontario member recognized by City of Brampton.

Landscape students show their skills in Waterloo

Ontario event is the largest in the country with over 1,900 competitors from across the province in more than 60 contests.

Backyard Glam Tour features LO members

Portion of the proceeds to support Beaver Valley Outreach and Hanover Hospital Foundation.

Western Landscape Services encourages students to plant trees

Sixth annual Plant a Tree, Make our City Cool school program held on May 2.

LO members like Deere discounts

Landscape Ontario members can take advantage of 15 to 25 per cent discounts on John Deere equipment.

Filice proud of Hamilton garden project

Community garden project helps tenants to access healthy food they can afford and that is culturally appropriate.

Training opportunities in Huntsville and Barrie

Eight-week program from May 27 to July 19 will provide participants with hands-on skills in landscaping.

Garden and Floral Expo promises exciting additions

Exciting additions planned for Oct. 23 and 24 show in the North Building of the Toronto Congress Centre.

Tailgate Talks is great safety tool

Book promotes workplace safety by providing relevant topics through the interactive training framework.

Many saddened by news of Gerry Ginsberg’s passing

Canada Blooms general manager passed away on May 3.

For a buck, Bob Hodgins improves salt practices

Volunteer has helped to move Smart about Salt into the forefront of the winter maintenance industry.

Thiebaud family marks 60 years of success at OGS

One of the oldest companies in the area, OGS is in good hands to take the company into the next era with passion and pride.

History of Sheridan Nurseries is 100 years of people growing a nursery

A history of Canada’s largest combined garden centre retailer and grower.

Golden Horseshoe Chapter helps Burlington celebrate Arbor Day

Students encouraged to wear green for the special presentation.

Debating a regulated trade

We now have another opportunity to study the issue of mandatory regulation.

A time to work and a time to play

This month’s article is a reminder that you are a part of a thriving and important industry;

Profit doesn’t grow on trees

Jacki interviews Lindsay Drake Nightingale, owner of Yorkshire Garden Services serving the GTA.

Strategic plan in action

Our participation in these recent events was aimed to fulfill some of the goals of the strategic plan.

Committee continues work to help turf

National priorities presented at a meeting hosted by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency.

Plastics recycling event begins June 25

The 2013 National Plastics Recycling Event will run until July 1.

Research team looks at biopesticides for lawn care industry

Project addressed the problem of white grubs and chinch bugs in lawn turf.

Green roof industry up 24 per cent

Washington, D.C. installed the most green roofs in North America with 1,326,872 square feet.

MGS announces purchase of Plant Products

Deal to close June 21.

London tree planting project funded

Goal is to plant one million trees in the City of London.

EAB regulated areas expanded

Changes in regulated areas result of new detections of the beetle.

Foundation’s scholarship inspires student

John and Ruth Wright Scholarship recipient expresses thanks.

Toronto Chapter forges partnerships

Chapter has built a successful network of connections and recognition forged through various community projects.