Landscape Ontario Magazine - Landscape Ontario

November 2012

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President's Message

Don’t ignore benefits of vertical

By Phil Charal

Lately I have been faced with the challenge of landscaping some small spaces, particularly balconies and terraces in high-rise condominiums.

Feature

Expo generates positive energy for both attendees and exhibitors

A positive vibe was very evident among both attendees and exhibitors over the two days that Expo 2012 took place at the Toronto Congress Centre.

Attendees enjoy Expo 2012

An informal survey of attendees on the floor at Expo showed a positive response to the event.

Awards honour garden centres and growers

The best of the best were honoured Wednesday morning when Landscape Ontario named the winners of the Awards of Excellence for Garden Centres and Growers at Expo 2012.

Unique dry stone event attracts world’s best to Ontario

By Paul Brydges

The dust has settled from the Stonewurx International Dry Stone Walling Festival — the largest event of its kind.

Inspiring keynote speakers open each day of Congress conference

Excitement is building for Congress 2013.

Association News

LO members celebrate National Tree Day

For the second consecutive year, Landscape Ontario members marked National Tree Day with plantings at provincial schools.

London members continue work on tree planting project

Members of the London Chapter continued their strong support of the Veterans Memorial Parkway tree planting project with 225 more trees going into the ground on Sept. 29.

Durham hosting new horticulture tech program

In September, Durham College began an exciting new horticulture technician program.

Pathway to Perennials raises record amount for cancer fund

For the ninth consecutive year, LO member Pathway to Perennials in Kettleby hosted its annual Art and Jazz Charity Garden Party.

Work of Upper Canada Chapter is rewarded

This past year, 13 members of Landscape Ontario’s Upper Canada Chapter partnered with seven other local businesses to provide a beautiful green space in the back yard of the Joan Scott Developmental Centre.

Volunteer Profile

Volunteering benefits Harry Gelderman

Volunteer work provides many benefits for Harry Gelderman.

Celebrating 40 Years

Landscape Ontario celebrates 40 years - 1999

Growth and change have marked Landscape Ontario’s history, but pride in the association shines throughout. The year 2013 is occasion for special pride, as your association’s 40th year.

Urban Tolerant Trees

Bald cypress is practical choice for urban areas

By Sean Fox

While searching for a tree species that is suitable for withstanding the stresses of urban environments in Ontario, the swamps of Louisiana would not often be the first location to look.

Industry News

Greenhouse conference features Anna Ball

The 33rd annual Canadian Greenhouse Conference, held Oct. 3-4 at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, featured two days of education sessions and a trade show with over 300 booths.

Vineland receives $50,000 to help growers

Vineland Research and Innovation Centre has received $50,000 to assist the Canadian Ornamental Horticulture Alliance in developing an innovation strategy for its members in the flowers, nursery and landscape sectors.

OMAFRA Turfgrass

OMAFRA turfgrass report 2012

By Pam Charbonneau

You would have to have been living under a cabbage leaf to not know that the summer of 2012 was warmer and drier than normal

Public Relations

It’s no longer kids’ play

By Denis Flanagan CLD

Volunteers recently completed yet another school greening project in the Waterloo area.

Safety And Training

Apprenticeship, development, safety

By Sally Harvey CLT, CLP

Apprenticeship is a gift to employers and employees.

Membership

Chapter meeting season begins with a boom!

By Helen Hassard

Maybe it’s because the NHL lockout left us all short on entertainment, or maybe the boards have just been bang-on with selections of topics this year.

Executive Desk

Infected by goodwill

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT

At the risk of repetition, I just want to shout out again that Landscape Ontario members, friends and staff are inspirational and amazing.

Contractors’ Column

Use all your senses when up-selling clients

By Arthur Skolnik

The first step in every project is speaking with the client.

Prosperity Partners

Connecting the dots

By Jack Hart CLP