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September 2008
Previous Issues
President's Message
Commit to higher levels of knowledge
By Robert Adams
As we continue working to complete commitments to clients for the year, we must not forget ourselves and our families.
Executive Desk
We all must work to support our industry
By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
Success is based on your ability to provide benefit for your customers from an emotional, environmental, financial, social, aesthetic, physical and legacy perspective.
Public Relations
Make the most of your garden
By Denis Flanagan CLD
The theme at this year’s Hampton Court Flower Show was ‘Make the Most of your Garden.’
Your Questions Answered
September starts another exciting chapter season
By Stephanie Smith
It’s hard to believe that the summer is almost over and the fall is nearly here.
Professional And Workforce Development
Landscape excavators: Call for locates
By Sally Harvey CLT, CLP
As landscapers, most of us excavate. I should know, as I have been one for many years. What we forget to do — some of us anyway — is “Call Before You Dig.”
Chapter News
London project opens to community
By Wendy Harry
London chapter members came out shining at the official opening of Alex’s Butterfly Garden that graces the grounds of the Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario, in London, Ontario.
Baseball tournament a hit
Congratulations to the winning teams of this year’s annual Toronto Chapter baseball tournament, held Sun., Aug. 17 in Toronto.
Hole-in-one wins mower
Shawn Baltzer of Cedar Spring Landscaping had a great day on the golf course when he sunk a hole-in-one during the Golden Horseshoe Chapter’s first annual golf tournament at Willow Valley Golf Club on August 13.
Association News
Expanded LO trial gardens attract attention
Over 60 industry members and media attended an open house at Landscape Ontario’s Milton office on Aug. 20 to see and hear the results of the ornamental trial gardens.
Two chances to hear David Suzuki
The Toronto Chapter is bringing David Suzuki to the John Basset Theatre in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on November 20.
Members proudly displaying the LO logo
This month the following members were observed proudly displaying the LO logo through advertisements, attached to their vehicles or displayed on the company website.
Community news
Frank Vezeau, owner of Shamrock Landscaping in Angus, passed away suddenly on July 27 in his 48th year.
LO member raises over $12,000 for cancer unit
Over the past five years, Pathways to Perennials of Kettleby, a member of LO, and Age of Bronze of Newmarket have together raised over $12,000 for the Southlake Cancer Unit in Newmarket.
Over 30 candidates begin journey towards CHT
In July, 32 candidates started the journey towards CHT certification when they took part in an evaluation day at LO’s Milton office.
Designers tour Niagara landscape gems
Stops at two stunning Niagara residential properties highlighted an Aug. 20 tour by the LO Designers Group.
Professional development offered at LO this fall
Take advantage of some great industry education opportunities being offered this November.
Plastics recycling initiative goes national
Plastics recycling was the agenda for a special meeting held at the LO office on August 6.
Humber Nurseries has many reasons to celebrate
Music, food, a silent auction, laughter, visiting among friends and family and much joy were all part of Sibylla Peters’ 90th birthday celebration on August 2nd.
Congress says no travel agency
Congress 2009 exhibitors have been notified by Landscape Ontario’s trade show department that a travel agency named Convention Expo Travel, operating out of Nevada, is contacting exhibitors and offering to reserve hotel space.
LO Member Profile
Award-winning designer says many people helped along the way
By Allan Dennis
Connie Cadotte has some definite ideas on what makes a great garden design.
Industry News
Pesticide technician and trainee requirements
Pesticide use in Ontario is regulated by the Ministry of the Environment (MOE), which has a mandate to protect consumers and workers in trades that bring them into direct contact with pesticides.
CNLA supports the construction sector
The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association has implemented some new initiatives to benefit Canada’s landscape contractors.
Land planning continues around Guelph Turfgrass Institute
Representatives from the Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation, the Ontario government (Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and Ministry of Energy and Public Infrastructure Renewal), the City of Guelph and the University of Guelph met to discuss the future of the Guelph Turfgrass Institute (GTI) at its current location.
Ontario sees record rainfall
Those in the landscape industry know first-hand that the summer of 2008 is the wettest on record in Ontario.
Series of courses on green roofs
This fall a number of training courses by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) will cover everything from basic design to waterproofing.
Slowing the spread of EAB across Ontario
At press time, areas of emerald ash borer (EAB) infestation in Ontario include Oakville, Brampton and Ottawa, as well as southwestern Ontario.
Landscape Gardener exemption
Officials from Landscape Ontario and the Ministry of Labour met recently regarding the interpretation of certain exemptions within the Employment Standards Act, 2000.
Letter To The Editor
Halton’s senior planner on landscapers and planning
The July issue of Horticulture Review featured the story “Can Halton landscape contractors operate on rural land?” by Stuart Service. Questions sent to Stirling Todd, senior planner for the Municipality of Halton, were received after the article was published. His response follows.
Take advantage of job fairs
They say that showing up is half the battle! I was recently at a two job fairs sponsored by Landscape Ontario, and there were some 40 candidates in attendance looking for work.
Hort Protect
Managing employee health: Getting back to work
By W. Michael Thomas CFP, CLU, CH.F.C., R.F.P.
At some point in our lives, we may face circumstances that result in our being unable to work.
OMAFRA Nursery-Landscape Report
More North American EAB finds
By Jen Llewellyn
This summer the Canadian Food Inspection Agency detected several new infestations of emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) in Canada and the U.S.
Legal Issues
Documentation is important for Consumer Protection Act
By Rob Kennaley
Recently, an appeals decision was published concerning a dispute between a contractor and homeowner in the context of the Consumer Protection Act.
Prosperity Partners
New partners, new opportunities — our community for mutual improvement
By Jacki Hart CLP
I’d like to introduce you to three new Prosperity Partners, our new program instructors: Sally Harvey CLP, Tim Kearney CLP and Terry Murphy CLP.
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