Garden Centres

The 2016 version of the Lighting Symposium will take place on Feb. 8, at the Teatro Conference and Event Centre in Milton
Jul 15, 2015

Sector Groups active in industry issues

Landscape Ontario has ten groups to address the specific needs of green industry sectors.
Joan Intven
Feb 15, 2015

In Memoriam — Joan Intven

Joan Intven passed away peacefully on January 9, 2015 in her 95th year, surrounded by her loving family.
Women are looking for products that will be good for their families and good for the planet. This plant was grown in a coconut coir pot instead of a traditional plastic pot. The coir pot can even be planted with the ornamental grass, the coir pot is completely compostable. Good point-of-purchase information can help get this message across.
Dec 15, 2014

What women want

Understand your customer, and how to sell her green living.
The top garden centres in Ontario were rewarded with the Awards of Excellence at a special presentations during Expo.
Nov 15, 2014

Award winning garden centres and growers honoured at Expo

Awards recognized this year’s top garden centres and growers during Expo 2014.
Little Gardens in Parry Sound is truly a family business. Son Ian and his father Ralph oversee the busy garden centre and landscaping company that has been operating since 1941.
Sep 15, 2014

Little Gardens has found success in Parry Sound since 1941

Back in 1941, Canada was well into World War II with its people and the economy geared towards the cause.
Bob McCannell
Aug 28, 2014

In Memorium — Bob McCannell

LO board member, Bob McCannell passed away.
Jun 15, 2014

Still time to be involved in plastic recycling

Ontario garden centres may become drop-off depots for used garden plastics.
Peter Cantley announced that his assistant Sonya Palermo will be taking over the reins from him at Loblaw.
Jun 15, 2014

A legend set to retire

Peter Cantley announced he will retire this year.
May 15, 2014

New Guide helps improve profitability

Aim is to help growers and garden centre owners.
Professionally produced how-to videos from the GFL Marketing Program can be customized with your own store’s message.
Mar 15, 2014

Marketing program for members launches this spring

Special subscription service to provide compelling and timely content to connect with customers on social media.
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