Pioneer

Dec 15, 2015

LO pioneer receives his community’s Citizen of the Year award

Paul Olsen, a honourary life member of Landscape Ontario, was named as Citizen of the Year in King Township.
Family members of John Wright, Peter Olsen and Casey van Maris gathered for ceremonial tree plantings on Oct. 21 at LO home office.
Nov 15, 2015

Memorial tree planting honours industry pioneers

A ceremonial tree planting honoured the memories of three members whose work “benefited the future of generations working in the industry.”
John Wright
Oct 15, 2015

Tributes pour in for industry champion John Wright — 1939-2015

He was never shy. He always made everyone feel welcome and part of the family. Even as students, everyone knew who John Wright was.
Peter Olsen
Sep 15, 2015

In Memoriam — Peter Olsen

Peter Olsen of Royal City Nursery passed away on July 8, 2015.
Sep 15, 2015

Nursery closing with Leno Mori’s retirement

Mori Nurseries in Niagara-on-the-Lake announced it will close down its operation by Nov. 30, 2015.
May 14, 2015

Karl Stensson wins Alumni Awards of Excellence

Feb 12, 2015

John Somerville
Sep 1, 2013

Horst Dickert

The legend of “Dynamite” Dickert lives on.
Recycling had nothing to do with environmental concerns back in the day, it was a good business move. In this case, food cans from local hospitals became the first containers in the nursery industry.
May 15, 2013

Association recognizes Gord Shuttleworth, industry pioneer, innovator and inventor

Shuttleworth is an industry pioneer, past president of Landscape Ontario, innovator, inventor, and to many who know him, a good guy.
Feb 22, 2013

Leno Mori
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