December 2020

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Canada Blooms cancels 2021 event

Due to the ongoing concerns surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic, the Canada Blooms Horticultural Society made the decision to cancel the 2021 edition of Canada Blooms.

Relief for Ontario snow operators

A private members’ bill sponsored by Ontario MPP Norm Miller is now ordered for third reading in the Ontario Legislature.

Green Cities Foundation breaks ground

The Green Cities Foundation broke ground on its first outdoor rehabilitation project at St. Matthew’s House in Hamilton, Ont., November 6-7.

COHA Connections provides research updates

The Canadian Ornamental Horticulture Alliance (COHA) released the quarterly COHA Connections research update on its website.

Quigg retires from Stihl Limited

Stihl Limited announced president Greg Quigg’s retirement, after 35 years with the company.

NGB announces 2021 “Year of the” program

Free promotional marketing materials are now available for the National Garden Bureau’s 2021 “Year of the” program. “

Avant Techno partners with Leguan Lifts

Avant Tecno USA and Leguan Lifts have formally announced their partnership and distribution plans for the North American market.

Canada Blooms names Aurora Borealis rose plant of the year

The latest release in Vineland’s 49th Parallel Collection of bred-in-Canada garden and landscape roses promises to steal the spotlight in Canadian gardens when it is released next spring.

William Dam Seeds wins AAS Award

All-America Selections announced the winners of its 2020 Landscape Design Challenge, including a third place honour for William Dams Seeds.