April 2016

Positive energy fuels our profession

Several committee projects will help to shape our association in the coming years.

Canadale kicks-off spring

Annual Spring Garden Show held Mar.18-20 in St. Thomas, Ont.

Another great day on the slopes

Members enjoy a great day at Osler Bluff Ski Club on Feb. 25.

Seedy Saturday in Milton

Milton hort. society holds new event at LO home office.

Road closure at LO Milton office

Bridge construction means association home office only accessible via Steeles Ave. to the north.

Grounds management added to popular lecture series

Day of educational sessions held in Mississauga, Ont., Feb. 24.

In Memoriam — Eva Kraus

Beloved wife of the late Victor Kraus passed away peacefully on Feb. 26.

Denise Hostrawser

Niagara College student is planning a career in arboriculture or the grower sector.

Sky’s the limit for Pro-Land Landscape Construction

A detailed look at the company who won the 2015 Casey van Maris Award.

Feature garden award winners at Canada Blooms 2016

Garden builders recognized at 20th edition of Canada Blooms.

Green profession delivers wow factor at Canada Blooms

Toronto flower and garden festival celebrates 20 years with a party theme.

Mentorship program supporting women on all levels

Pilot project with MicroSkills helps advance women in horticulture through mentorship.

Team effort required to showcase industry at Canada Blooms

Feature garden made possibly through the collective effort of students, members, sponsors and volunteers.

Canada Blooms — 20 years of celebrating our profession

A look back at the origins of Canada Blooms.

Help shape the direction of your chapter

Not just company owners can volunteer for the association.

Should landscape contractors do private locates?

A number of training programs are available.

Ontario woody plants: A designers and growers initiative

A collection of information useful to designers and growers in Ontario can benefits all stakeholders.

National Landscape Standard is here

Single, authoritative resource for landscape construction projects is now available.

Spread the lawn care message in April

Online toolkit helps green pros spread the word about benefits of healthy turf.

LMN and LO empower professionals at Leaders Summit

Retreat style event addressed challenges facing landscape business owners and suggested solutions.

Oakville requires contractors to obtain a licence

New by-law charges annual fee to contractors of up to $500.

CNLA launches Nursery Worker Manual

Study guide is part of nursery workers certification program.

In memoriam — Charles Vander Kooi

Consultant and presenter made an impact on countless businesses over the course of 25 years.

In Memoriam — Phil Goodfellow

Valleybrook Gardens manager passed away after a six-year battle with melanoma.

A circle check for your company

Having these documents handy for potential clients will help you to close the deal.

Manage outcomes more than people

A look at the leadership style of a successful association.