June 2016

Co-opetition: Cooperation among aligned professionals

Today, sharing virtually all aspects of our business with colleagues is the norm.

Garden centre awards program to open July 1

Annual competition recognizes innovative marketing efforts of retailers.

OHTF scholarship deadline June 30

Over $50,000 available to high school and post-secondary students across the province.

Windsor Chapter remembers industry pioneer

Tree dedicated to honour industry pioneer, Fred Evers.

Sipkens inspires a new generation

Event offered young gardeners various stations to learn and create.

Volunteers revitalize St. James Park

Fourth annual spring clean-up took place April 23 in Toronto, Ont.

Committee told all lighting installations require permit

Lighting installers should be aware of five key issues required by the ESA when installing outdoor lighting.

Windermere to celebrate 40 years in business

Owners Richard and Colleen Emmons will be holding a BBQ luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Dutchmaster to host Industry Auction Sept. 16

Annual Growers Group event to be hosted by Pickering, Ont., nursery.

The Garden Girls working in all the right places

Not your typical landscape maintenance company.

Why members belong to our association

Our membership team asked 30 members why they are part of the LO community.

New membership growth challenge realized

Association increases membership by 10 per cent.

Utility hits and locate requests increase in 2015

Each year, damages resulting from insufficient or poor excavation practices account for 33 per cent of utility hits.

From panda-mania to peat moss

Some recent events provided opportunities to promote the horticulture industry.

Watch out for ticks this season

Reported case of ticks and Lyme disease on the rise.

Students put skills to the test

Two-day post-secondary landscape construction competition had six colleges compete.

Loyalist College launches apprenticeship program

Program will be a boost to the green profession.

New program at Algonquin College in January with space for 20 apprentices

College has been approved by MTCU.

Jackson Pond Management acquires Clearwater Ponds

Both companies have been industry leaders since 2002.

Arbortech Joins Davey Tree

Both companies are strongly committed to safety, training and a superior client experience.

Saturday certification day

Change made to better accommodate candidates’ busy work schedules.

Retail test coming to Georgetown

Test to take place at Sheridan Nurseries, August 8-9.

New support staff available to assist with apprenticeship process

Expanded efforts educate business owners and workers on the many benefits available.

In Memoriam – Gerald George Englar

Landscape Architect passed away at age 80.

Keep it simple, keep calm and carry on

Managing a change from something simple to something complex or complicated is very tough.