January 2017

Improving an already amazing profession

The association's many activities and events are a great for collaboration and ideas.

Aura Landscaping wins Consumer Choice Award

LO member named top landscape contractor in the greater Hamilton and Niagara Region.

Ottawa Chapter to host awards night and annual trade show

Gala and casino night to be held Feb. 14 at the EY Centre in Ottawa.

Lighting Conference moves to Brampton

LO sector group event promises a day of programming for seasoned contractors.

Growers look to the future

LO Growers Group annual Fall Dinner Meeting provides a great venue for growers to share and engage.

Chapter recognizes members for second straight year

Georgian Lakelands Chapter awards evening celebrates suppliers and volunteers.

LO members offered discount on Canada Blooms tickets

Discounted tickets make great gifts for suppliers, clients and employees.

Triple the fun with two lectures and dinner

Contractors and maintenance pros gather at annual event to share ideas and learn from each other.

Nursery growers short course on Feb. 15

Annual event to share the latest research and information for the growing community.

Plant Symposium coming to London Feb. 17

Event to include buffet lunch, marketplace, door prizes and guest speakers.

Chapter Ski and Spa Day returns Feb. 23

Members to hit the slopes for the twentieth straight year.

A lifetime of learning at Simply Landscaping & Garden Designs

A profile on LO member, Pam McCormick.

Governance Day 2016

Chapter and Sector group volunteers from WIndsor to Ottawa gather to learn about association operations and procedures.

Make a life-long impression on actions alone

People may always remember how you made them feel.

Did you know…?

The recent LO Governance event prompted some good questions about the benefits available to LO members. Here are some answers.

2016 year in review

A look back at 2016 activities of the Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance.

March of the Millennials

LO's younger home office staff are taking charge of this year's membership campaign.

Nursery growers demonstrate ways to conserve nutrient inputs

Fertilizer placement study helps to reduce usage and conserve nutrients.

Waiting period for EI shortened to one week

Contact your insurance provider for any clarifications or changes required to your plan.

Associations work together toward sustainable solutions

Project helps to educate municipalities on benefits and availability of Ontario-grown nursery stock.

LO raises awareness about tree shortages

Many of the trees being specified by municipalities and landscape architects are either not available or not suitable for urban areas and other unnatural sites.

Make 2017 a year of training

Hamilton, Ont.-based company is finding success with the Apprenticeship Program.

Abracadabra! Three unexpected steps to improved team results

A few simple steps to strengthen your team.