October 2019

The feeling you get when you buy something new

LO's newly-renovated building is the start of a new journey toward even greater things.

Ottawa Chapter raises $10,000 to support youth

Proceeds from annual golf tournament presented at youth services AGM.

London Chapter golf tournament finds success on an unlucky day

14th annual fundraising event had over 120 golfers.

Golf tournament raises $80,000 for tree planting campaign

Third annual event held a Port Hope Golf and Country Club.

2019 Growers Awards of Excellence winners

Congratulations to winners of the best grown nursery stock in Ontario.

J.C. Bakker hosts successful Industry Auction

Over 200 skids of donated plant material help to raise money for sector initiatives, research and scholarships.

Register now for Congress 2020 and save

Early bird discounts available until Dec. 13, 2019.

Solty Garden Centre to cease normal business operation

Cookstown, Ont. business to close after 68 successful years.

Landscape Ontario receives funds to help improve soil quality

Government announces $240,000 in funding to various groups.

Landscape Ontario open house Oct. 23

Newly-renovated Milton facility to host grand opening celebration Oct. 23.

Pay your 2020 membership dues

Dues can paid easily via one of three methods.

In Memoriam – Luigi Pignatelli

One of the founders of Tree Valley Garden Centre in Stouffville, Ont., passed away peacefully on Sept. 8, 2019.

In Memoriam – Bob Wilton

Robert Charles Wilton, founder of Clintar Landscape Management and long-time industry supporter and volunteer, passed away Sept. 7, 2019.

Member Profile Beaver Valley Stone

Family values and forward-thinking have been keys to success for 30 years.

Professional development gets a boost with opening of brand new facility

Landscape Ontario's brand new training and education centre in ready to host over 125 training courses this fall and winter.

The Liberation75 Commemorative Planting Campaign

Limited edition tulip available for sale to honour the service of 1.1 million Canadians.

David McIssac appointed to lead Toronto Botanical Garden into expansion

New CEO has been Interim CAO for the past five months.

Ontario Landscape Tree Planting Guide now available

Free document is the most comprehensive guide ever developed.

National Strategy for Women in Trades Developed by 2020

Task force to present findings at National Apprenticeship Conference in May.

Inaugural garden centre summit a success

Organizers already seeking locations for 2020 event.

SynLawn Canada offering two post-secondary scholarships

Applications must be received by Nov. 15, 2019.

Box tree moth is the new pest in town

Your help is needed to control this serious pest.

We’re improving, and so should you

Opportunities to improve business skills, knowledge and to extend your network are happening now.

Autumn activities

Just like gardeners, your association has a to do list each wall.

When it comes to winter maintenance, there are no shortcuts

What does the law say about well-worn paths that are not part of your maintenance contract?

Invest in employees’ futures

A key part of the answer to bridging the engagement gap.