May 2023

Previous Issues
President's Message

Recognizing our student employees

By Lindsay Drake Nightingale
Whatever you choose to do, make it special for your new hires. Set the stage so they have a successful season with your company.
Member Profile

Select Stone celebrates three decades of growth

By Karina Sinclair
Select Stone Supply is celebrating 30 years of specializing in boulders, blocks, and other bespoke stone products.
Feature

Modernizing Apprenticeship

By Scott Barber
A Q&A with Melissa Young, CEO and Registrar of Skilled Trades Ontario on efforts to modernize the apprenticeship program in Ontario.
Association News

Special meeting focuses on leveraging apprenticeship program

Full-day event consisted of speakers, an employer panel and breakout sessions to explore the best ways to leverage apprenticeship to better help employers retain and recruit staff.

Garden Centre Group provides free training to new staff

By Art Vanden Enden
Recently Zoom training webinars are available for new and entry level positions in Ontario independent garden centres.

Mammoth equipment donated to Landscape Ontario

New Landscape Ontario member Mammoth Machinery recently donated a new wheeled mini dumper to Landscape Ontario.

Landscape trades well represented at 2023 Skills Ontario Competition

High school and post-secondary students from across the province rose to the challenge at this year’s Skills Ontario Competition.

In Memoriam — Raffy Hanimyan

Raffy Hanimyan passed away suddenly on April 30, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.
Letter To The Editor

Letter to the Editor: To Mow or Not to Mow in May

By Lorraine Johnson and Sheila Colla
A response from our readers on a recent feature article published in the magazine.
Volunteer Profile

Sharing a love of nature motivates Lisa Smith to volunteer

Lisa Smith has been a pillar of Landscape Ontario’s Upper Canada Chapter since its inception over two decades ago.
New Members

New Members May 2023

Landscape Ontario welcomes 37 new members this month.
Scholarship Profile

Leadership goals in sight thanks to scholarship and role models

Keegan Stribbell was recently awarded a $600 Apprenticeship Scholarship from the Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation.
Professional News

Sheridan Nurseries opens new garden centre in Aurora

New location at 15630 Bayview Ave. opened to the public on May 5, 2023.

City of Windsor landscape architect elected as president of provincial association

Stefan Fediuk brings 15 years of landscape architecture experience with the City of Windsor to volunteer position

Latest stats show utility hits on the rise

The Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance (ORCGA) recently released its annual DIRT Report (for 2022).
Executive Desk

Connecting with peers can help you to prosper

By Joe Salemi CAE
Steps to build a strong network of peers that can help you grow your business and excel in a highly competitive industry.
Membership Message

Showcase your best work to potential clients

By Amy Buchanan CMP
Online entries for the Awards of Excellence are accepted annually from July 1 to October 1.
Prosperity Partners

Simple math can make a huge difference

By Jacki Hart CLM
Do you price your newly acquired work the same as the work you’ve already sold now?
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