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April 2011
Previous Issues
Feature
Landscape Ontario garden welcomes 90,000 to Canada Blooms
LO member volunteers achieved the wow factor and then some, with this year’s Green for Life Garden at Canada Blooms, held for the second consecutive year at the Direct Energy Centre.
Because they care
By Tim Kearney CLP
For the past three years Tim Kearney has sacrificed time and energy to lead volunteers building the LO garden at Canada Blooms.
LO volunteers create amazing garden at Canada Blooms
The following list contains the names of those volunteers about who Tim Kearney writes.
Industry focus at Blooms
Two special events on Thurs., Mar. 17, highlighted Canada’s green industry.
Canada Blooms garden award winners
A list of featured winners.
Setting the record straight on Canada Blooms and National Home Show
By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
It is very important to realize that we are not selling Canada Blooms to the Home Show. They are simply locating in the same venue and same date.
President's Message
Time to go back to basic communication
By Tom Intven
Let’s think for a moment about the technological advances in communication in the last 10 years, and how astounding they have been.
Executive Desk
Our association is about building community
By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
As the years go by, it becomes clear to me that Landscape Ontario is way more than an advocacy group for the horticulture industry.
Professional And Workforce Development
Important to remember annual safety processes
By Sally Harvey CLT, CLP
As the new season approaches, remember to undertake the annual workplace orientation process for all workers. I
Public Relations
If only all challenges were this much fun
By Denis Flanagan CLD
During 2011 there will be a real focus on tree planting programs, with a new bill being passed that officially recognizes National Tree Planting Day.
Prosperity Partners
Well-planned quote is a key to success
By Jacki Hart CLP
An accurate, well planned quote is a win-win for you and your customer
Systems For Success
Right systems let you spend less time working
By Mark Bradley
The saga of Dan and his landscape company illustrate some of the problems that Dan is struggling with while running his company.
Underground World
Landscape sector reduces utility hits
By Terry Murphy CLP
The landscape sector registered an amazing statistic, by going from 542 hits in 2009 all the way down to 360 in 2010.
Membership
Busy season ahead with barbecues and sports
By Helen Hassard
Spring has finally arrived, and I for one can’t wait to dig out my flip-flops.
Chapter News
Upper Canada Chapter helps launch college’s first horticulture apprenticeship program
Fourteen registered Horticultural Technician apprentices are now attending the first-ever in-class apprenticeship training opportunity at Loyalist College in Belleville.
Preparation ensures Georgian Lakelands Chapter meeting attracts over 100 attendees
By Michael LaPorte CLT
Georgian Lakelands Chapter held its annual MTO meeting on Wed., Mar. 23 at Innisbrook Golf and Country Club.
Association News
Growers brainstorm a path to prosperity
A group of 60 LO growers attended a think tank at the Milton office in January to investigate ways to improve the sector’s prosperity.
In memoriam - Agnes Rickli
Co-owner of New Style Gardening Limited in Hamilton, Agnes Rickli, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wed., Mar. 2.
Members deal with tough issue of increasing gas prices
Gasoline prices at the pump are expected to continue to rise, but by how much is the tough question.
University of Guelph researching green roof plants
The University of Guelph has announced the creation of a new research program.
Saugeen horticulture students tell their story
By Sabreea Ahmed and Brianne Maas
At Saugeen District Secondary School in Port Elgin, students enrolled in the horticulture course are gaining experience they will remember for a lifetime.
LO Staff Profile
Kristen McIntyre CHT
Conference and event coordinator
Industry News
Grand opening of Kooy Brothers
The grand opening of the Kooy Brothers’ impressive new home on Mar. 25 was truly a family affair.
Vineland unveils expansion plans
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre has announced plans for a new 25,000-sq. ft. facility.
Changes expected in workplace health and safety laws
The Ontario government is proposing amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act.
2011-2012 MOL provincial blitzes schedule
Information on the ministry’s blitzes.
OMAFRA Turf
Research done on dairy by-product to control weeds
By Pam Charbonneau
Following the cosmetic pesticides ban, a couple of new products have come to the marketplace for broadleaf weed control in turf.
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