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March 2022

President's Message

Creating a welcoming and inclusive organization

I recently watched a webinar that mentioned three elements that strengthen an organization.

Association News

In Memoriam — Manfred Kastrau

Manfred Kastrau passed away on Jan. 26, 2022, after a brief illness at the age of 91.

LO celebrates 2022 award winners

The 49th Annual Landscape Ontario Awards of Excellence ceremony had all the elements of a superlative celebration

2022 AGM looks to define the future

Over 100 people attended Landscape Ontario’s 48th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held via Zoom, Feb. 8, 2022.

LO adds human resource services as latest member benefit

EIO Solutions is offering Landscape Ontario members a free, one-on-one health check that will help employers to attract and retain dependable staff.

Hot topics explored at 2022 Landscape Designers Conference

Virtual event covered topics such as primal needs, design challenges, native plants and drone technology.

Inspiration overload for garden lovers at 2022 Plant Symposium

More than 600 members of the public, students and educators attended the plant-oriented virtual event.

No shortage of greats ideas at 2022 Congress Conference

With 36 sessions led by 47 industry experts, the 2022 Congress Conference had something for everyone.

Nursery Growers Short Course covers everything from roots to tree tops

Grower sector learned about the latest production methods on Feb. 2.

Volunteer Profile

For the love of sunsets and soils

Teresa Matamoros joined Landscape Ontario’s Georgian Lakelands Chapter board about eight years ago and currently serves as chapter president.

Member Profile

A legacy of family values

Greentario Landscaping is a family business that wasn’t supposed to be a family business.

Professional News

Toronto Botanical Garden hires Stephanie Jutila

Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) hired Stephanie Jutila as its new executive director.

Skilled Trades Ontario replaces Ontario College of Trades

Ontario government says the new crown agency will improve trades training and simplify services.

Free HEPA filters for agri-food employers

5,500 HEPA air filter units available to employers with international agri-food workers (IAWs) living in congregate settings.

Executive Desk

The value of trust

A few interesting approaches to empowering your team with trust.

Membership

Leverage Landscape Ontario to manage your expenses

Landscape Ontario makes significant savings available to you on regular overhead expenses.

Smart About Salt

Taking care of profit, people and the planet

Companies should commit to focusing as much on social and environmental concerns as they do on profits in a win-win-win framework.

Prosperity Partners

Building strategic relationships — Part 2

Exploring the opportunities to build better relationships in your business.

New Members

New Members March 2022

Landscape Ontario welcomes 83 new members this month.