Nursery Growers Short Course
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Lionhead Golf Club & Conference Centre | 8525 Mississauga Rd, Brampton
Join us for a full day of knowledge and networking at this year’s Nursery Growers Short Course. This year’s talks will focus on field production; sessions include topics such as starting from seed, soil health and much more.
Enjoy engaging presentations and connect with fellow growers at the beautiful Lionhead Golf Club & Conference Centre.
Sponsorship opportunities
Elevate your brand and support the Growers Sector Group by becoming a sponsor.
Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this growing event.
Registration information
– Use promo code: EARLYBIRD until January 16, 2026.
– Online registration closes February 2, 2026.
Event information
– Free parking
– Buffet breakfast, lunch and refreshments included.
– This is an in-person event, no virtual options are available.
| Early Bird Pricing – Until January 16, 2026 | After January 16, 2026 |
| LO Member: $90 | LO Member: $120 |
| Non-Member: $120 | Non-Member: $150 |
| Student Rate: $60 | Student Rate: $60 |
REGISTER HERE
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Agenda
| 8:30 AM | REGISTRATION & HOT BREAKFAST |
| 9:00 AM | Welcome Remarks & Sector Updates |
| 9:10 AM | What’s Bugging the Crops: IPM Updates Cassie Russell | OMAFA |
| 9:40 AM | Soil Health 101 Stephanie Vickers | OMAFA |
| 10:00 AM | Soil Health 201 Ann Huber | The Soil Resource Group |
| 10:25 AM | BREAK & NETWORKING |
| 10:45 AM | Updates from the Innovative Growers Group Ryan Munroe | Research Chair, Landscape Ontario Growers Group |
| 10:50 AM | Conifer Seedling Production Cody Hildebrant | Fox Hollow Farm |
| 11:10 AM | Propagation of Plants in Focus Darren Heinbecker | Whistling Gardens |
| 11:30 AM | Why Grow Native Trees Barney Barnes | JC Bakker |
| 12:00 PM | LUNCH & NETWORKING |
| 1:00 PM | Spray Drones – Worth Considering? Jason Deveau | OMAFA |
| 1:45 PM | Qualitree’s Water Health Journey Gary Neels | Qualitree |
| 2:15 PM | BREAK & NETWORKING |
| 2:30 PM | Locally Sourced Seed: A Case Study on the Toronto Seed Orchard Jonas Spring | Ecoman Corporation |
| 2:50 PM | Building Blocks of Branding: Tools & Tips To Tell Your Value Story Elise Johnson | Paperwhite Communications |
| 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | CLOSING & NETWORKING RECEPTION |
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Event Questions
Connect with Jaleesa Rhoden
Landscape Ontario Membership Events Specialist
jrhoden@landscapeontario.com
