May 2016

Combined efforts go a long way

The LO feature garden at Canada Blooms this year got a lot of attention from visitors to the show.

Golden Horseshoe Chapter gears up for Spring

Landscape pros attended the chapter’s Gear Up For Spring event at Ancaster Fairgrounds.

Garden Expo coming home to Congress 2017

A number of enhancements aimed at creating a defined footprint and education for garden centre operators at the show.

Thanks for a job well done

Garden build team recognizes Paul Brydges for outstanding design, messaging and role.

Chapter bursaries presented in Niagara

Golden Horseshoe Chapter board members attended ceremony to make presentation to students.

Ontario hosts association executives

Annual conference included sessions on labour, marketing and decision-making.

Feedback needed on Ontario woody plants

Help designers and growers to collect information on all woody plants grown in Ontario.

Gelderman receives employer award

Burlington Chamber of Commerce makes special presentation at an awards gala held April 7.

LO promotes training for garden centre workers

Members receive exclusive pricing on training videos from LS Training.

GMC admin fee increases

First fee has increase since the program began in 1998.

Two chapters tour Sheridan Nurseries

London and Golden Horseshoe members enjoy a tour, speakers and lunch.

Woodhill Garden Centre celebrates 40th anniversary

Family and staff share the values of honesty, passion and hard work.

LO members shine at Ottawa Home and Garden Show

By: Theresa Whalen

Ottawa Chapter presents Living Landscapes at Ottawa Home and Garden Show.

Apprenticeship: 1000 per cent investment return with very few takers

An investment in training people pays the largest dividends.

Learning from Alia

The importance of honest and direct communication.

New online tool for members

LO Connects utilizes our professional network to address challenges, set goals and share the successes of you and your company.

Hire a professional

Members help to promote the "Hire a Professional" message from Windsor to Ottawa.

Join Garden Days celebrations in June

Canadians urged to organize or attend events June 17-19.

Canada Blooms donates flowers to long-term care homes

Residents of Carefree Lodge welcome over 600 plants.

G&L Group named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies

Having the right people key to company's growth.

Public utility damages are a challenge

Getting the Dig Safe message out to the public.

Pricing for profit

Don't get pressured into giving a better deal.