July-August 2020

Stick to your plan and don’t let your guard down

Despite a global pandemic, the sun is shining and there is much work to do.

Prosperity among peers — Kennedy Johnston

Kennedy Johnston explains some of the benefits of participation in LO's Peer to Peer Network.

Free safety decals to help fight coronavirus

Task Force encourages members to place as many as possible on equipment and trucks.

Entries now open for 48th edition of Awards of Excellence

LO’s Awards of Excellence program is now accepting online entries of projects in the construction, maintenance and design categories

Enter the 2020 Garden Centre Awards program

Retail members can enter various categories from July 1 to Sept. 1.

Landscape Ontario members to celebrate front line workers

Nominees have a chance to win one of nine $5,000 garden makeovers.

Inspire a teen about landscaping and horticulture this summer

Landscape Ontario and Skills Canada have teamed up to provide students entering grade 7, 8 or 9 with a series of free virtual summer camps.

Tulips in Guelph thanks to Paul Brydges

Tulips planted in memory of grandfather and great uncle who each served in the Second World War.

Peer group hopes to meet in Muskoka this fall

Annual two-day summit scheduled for Sept. 24-25 in Muskoka.

Membership dues renewal invoice in your inbox this August

Members are asked to ensure their contact information is up-to-date and payment is due upon receipt.

Grower awards postponed until 2021

Growers’ Sector Group decides to postpone this year’s Growers Awards of Excellence program.

Landscape Ontario continues work on insurance crisis

Rising insurance rates have quickly become a huge issue for many business owners in the landscape and horticulture profession.

Roller-coaster spring for garden centres

Ontario garden centres shared a tense spring with other green sectors during the provincially mandated Covid-19 shutdown.

In memoriam — John Paul Lamarche

Well-known horticultural business consultant and author, John Paul Lamarche has died.

Stephaine Jocius plans a career in public horticulture

2020 graduate also has interests in Japanese-style gardens and rhododendrons

Lucky to love landscapes

Member profile: Ron Koudys Landscape Architects, London, Ont.

Virtual snow forecast this July

Landscape Ontario’s annual gathering of snow and ice professionals, is going to look a lot different this year.

Trial Garden program sees major expansion in 2020

University of Guelph’s annual trial garden is taking place despite Covid-19.

Seferian Design Group wins international awards

Landscape Ontario member was recently honoured with two DNA Paris Design awards.

Improved national certification program launched

New program is designed to maintain high certification standards, while being streamlined and more accessible, thanks to a world-class, web-based solution.

Heat stress and Covid-19

WSPS offers downloadable guide to help workplaces implement a comprehensive approach to assessing potential heat stress hazards linked to Covid-19.

Partnership provides funded consulting and training to agricultural producers

Tools and consulting services available to help agriculture producers meet Covid-19 health and safety requirements.

IHSA offers free webinar on COVID-19 construction sector health and safety practices

Free webinars for contractors on best practices for construction sites regarding Covid-19.

New web pages outline employment standards related to COVID-19

Employers can learn about their employment standards responsibilities with regards to the Employment Standards Act.

New report shows economic impact of green infrastructure sector in Ontario

Ontario’s green infrastructure sector was 28 per cent larger than the pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing sector.

Reflections on John Paul Lamarche — a wonderful industry leader

Many of you were touched by John Paul Lamarche of JPL Consulting.

Something for everyone

Landscape Ontario's new and improved membership categories offer something for everyone.

Staying the course

We’ve all made it this far after a very uncertain and stressful spring. So far, (hopefully) so good.

Where’s the discipline?

We are living in historic times and the unique circumstances we are dealing with present the possibility of several new and significant outcomes.

Sean James helps to improve lives through teaching

Sean James is well-known for sharing his passion for eco-friendly gardening.

2021 LO member benefits special section

A guide to the many benefits enjoyed by members of Landscape Ontario.