November-December 2024
President's Message
Invest in your future at Landscape Ontario Congress
Attending Congress can mark a turning point in your business.
Association News
Upper Canada Chapter awards 2024 Dan Clost Scholarship
Congratulations to Aaron McCormick on being awarded the $1,000 scholarship.
Two new ways for Landscape Ontario members to save
New programs for solar power and workforce management solutions.
Online resource hub for spotted lanternfly
Resources help to identify a new invasive pest that could be devastating for Canada’s wine, nursery, fruit and forest industries.
Healing garden earns community recognition
Leaside Garden Society recognizes efforts at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto, Ont.
Marner Assist Foundation helps build accessible park
Accessible playground was unveiled at a formal dedication ceremony on Aug. 30.
In Memoriam — Ernest Van Helsdingen
Ernest Van Helsdingen passed away peacefully, on his own terms, with his family at his side on Sept. 7, 2024.
Greenworks donates over $100,000 in battery-powered landscape equipment
Greenworks Commercial donated over $100,000 of battery-powered landscape maintenance equipment to Landscape Ontario on August 21.
Volunteer Profile
Brent Vanderkruk takes the family practice to plants and people
Longtime volunteer wants to raise the bar on environmental stewardship.
Scholarship Profile
Psychology, food security and social justice take Julissa Litterick to new heights
Gardening and walking in nature have helps student to recovery from a concussion.
Member Profile
Radical empathy: When caring for green spaces means caring about people
Aaron Harpell is now in the business of building people up.
Feature
The possibilities are endless at Landscape Ontario Congress
New and returning features for the 2025 gathering of landscape and horticulture professions in Toronto.
The possibilities are endless at Landscape Ontario Congress
New and returning features for the 2025 gathering of landscape and horticulture professions in Toronto.
Professional News
PRO Landscape+ enhanced version released
New release features a suite of tools designed to bring professional landscape design within easier reach.
Kubota Canada contest to recognize outstanding Canadians
Canadians across the country have a chance to win $25,000 for a charity of their choice.
GardenComm to host 2024 virtual conference
Online conference is ideal for landscape and horticulture professionals looking to boost their professional brand as subject matter experts.
Executive Desk
The story of my first visit to Congress
Landscape Ontario's executive director share the story of his first visit to Congress.
Membership
What can you do for your Chapter?
Chapter organize a wide range of events that help to connect members and to promote the benefits of the profession to potential clients.
Social Snapshot
Make the most of exhibiting at Congress
Tips to leverage social media to maximize your participation in an event and draw attendees to you.
Selling Value
Selecting strategies for success in any economy
Effective strategies to help your business secure new projects, build client loyalty and maintain positive cash flow in any economic condition.