LO this week: July 13, 2011

Durham Chapter this week
Add the Durham Chapter page and the LO events calendar to your bookmarks

Are you Landscape Industry Certified?
The Landscape Industry Certified test scheduled for this summer is FULL. On Oct. 24 and 25 we will be testing again, register now to save your spot. To find out more, or register, go to Industry
Certified. Already Certified? Volunteer to judge at the event, because
you need
CEUs to remain Certified! Contact Rachel Cerelli for more
information.

Annual barbecue, Aug. 25
The
Durham Chapter has started planning its annual summer barbecue. This
year’s event will take place at T. Arnts Loam Supply, from 3-7 p.m. The
barbecue will feature a supplier showcase, dinner provided by the
Chapter, and much more. If you are a supplier looking to participate,
contact Helen Hassard at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354, or helen@landscapeontario.com for more information.

Georgian Lakelands Chapter this week
Add the Georgian Lakelands Chapter page and the LO events calendar to your bookmarks

Are you Landscape Industry Certified?
The Landscape Industry Certified test scheduled for this summer is FULL. On Oct. 24 and 25 we will be testing again, register now to save your spot. To find out more, or register, go to Industry
Certified. Already Certified? Volunteer to judge at the event, because
you need
CEUs to remain Certified! Contact Rachel Cerelli for more
information.

Summer barbecue, Aug. 18

Nothing says ‘summer’ like a barbecue. And, few pleasures in life can
compare to the joy of great food and sharing a few laughs. The Georgian
Lakelands Chapter summer barbecue is a superb opportunity to have a little fun. We
invite you, your family, employees and associates to attend. There are
great activities planned for children, both young and old, along with
hamburgers and hot dogs with cold salads and dessert. Cost is $10 for
adults, and only $5 for those 10 and under. It all takes place, starting
at 4 p.m., at Clearview Nursery, 8257 County Road 91, Stayner,
705-428-0063.

Georgian Lakelands Golf Tournament, Sept. 23

Registrations are being accepted for the annual Georgian Lakelands
Chapter golf tournament. Enjoy an afternoon of golf on the links at
Horseshoe Resort, Valley Course, 1101 Horseshoe Valley Road, Barrie, and
support the Chapter. Golf Day fees ($130 per golfer) include greens fees
for 18 holes of golf, shared power cart, use of practice facilities
(including range balls), barbecue lunch, and dinner buffet with steaks
and golf tournament prizes. Registration and lunch start at 11:30 a.m.,
with shotgun start at 1 p.m. To register, or for more information, call
Lexi Dearborn at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 317, or lexi@landscapeontario.com.

Check out Georgian Lakelands’ Facebook Page.

Golden Horseshoe Chapter this week

Add the Golden Horseshoe Chapter page and the LO events calendar to your bookmarks

Survey to help college with programs

Conestoga College is redesigning its horticulture program. With
the intent to develop a program that is industry-driven and responsive
to the needs of the sector, the college is conducting a survey of
industry professionals. The survey may be found at Conestoga. If you have any
questions, contact Joyce Irving at jirving@conestogac.on.ca.

Are you Landscape Industry Certified?
The Landscape Industry Certified test scheduled for this summer is FULL. On Oct. 24 and 25 we will be testing again, register now to save your spot. To find out more, or register, go to Industry
Certified. Already Certified? Volunteer to judge at the event, because
you need
CEUs to remain Certified! Contact Rachel Cerelli.

Early bird offer extended for chapter golf tournament, Aug. 17
Enjoy a social outing with fellow industry members at the Golden
Horseshoe Chapter’s Golf Tournament. The event will take place at
Willow Valley Golf Course, 8475 English Church, Mount Hope, on Wed.,
Aug. 17. The early bird registration offer has been extended until July 15. Click here to view the registration flyer. Contact Helen Hassard at
1-800-265-5656,
ext. 354, or helen@landscapeontario.com for more information.

London Chapter this week
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Annual garden tour provides great promotion
With temperatures reaching into the high 20s, it was another beautiful day for the 3rd annual Gardens of Distinction Tour. LO London Chapter would like to thank the 10 London- and 3 St. Thomas-based participants, as well as all of those who attended the tour. Each garden displayed how a well-planned design can create a haven in your own yard.The attendees enjoyed a unique tour where they were able to discuss all aspects of the design and build with the designers and contractors who were on site. We look forward to continuing the Gardens of Distinction into its 4th year with all of the support we have received in the past.

Survey to help college with programs

Conestoga College is redesigning its existing horticulture program. With
the intent to develop a program that is industry-driven and responsive
to the needs of the sector, the college is conducting a survey of
industry professionals. The survey may be found at Conestoga. If you have any
questions, contact Joyce Irving at jirving@conestogac.on.ca.

London Chapter Golf Tournament, Sept. 9

Treat yourself to a great day on the links, support your association and
take a well-deserved break. The format is best ball scramble. Cost is
$125 per golfer, which includes golf, cart, lunch, dinner and prizes.
Dinner-only is available for $35. For further information, go to London golf.

Are you Landscape Industry Certified?

A Landscape Industry Certified test will be held at St. Clair College this fall. Sept. 30 will be the Technician Practical Test and all Certification designation written tests will be on Oct. 1. To register click here, or for more information contact Rachel Cerelli. To help prepare candidates for the test, Landscape Industry Certified pre-test day orientation will be held Sept. 9 at St.Clair College. RSVP to Rachel Cerelli.

Fanshawe College hosts written Landscape Industry Certification test
There will be a written test for all Landscape Industry Certified designations at Fanshawe College on Nov. 5. Technicians, this was created to compliment your out-of-town practical exam held in Milton on Oct. 24, or at St. Clair College on Sept. 30. Click here for more information or to register, or contact Rachel Cerellli.

Ottawa Chapter this week

Add the Ottawa Chapter page and the LO events calendar to your bookmarks

Are you Landscape Industry Certified?
Early bird pricing ends this Friday. Don’t delay, register today. The Landscape
Industry Certified tests will be held at Kemptville College.
All designation certification written exams will be held Aug. 11,
and Aug. 12 will be the technician practical test day. To
register for a
test, or for more information, contact Rachel Cerelli.

Ottawa Chapter golf tournament, Aug. 26
The annual Ottawa Chapter Golf tournament will take place at the Canadian Golf and Country Club, 7800 Golf Club Way, Ashton, The shotgun start is at 10 a.m.
Proceeds from the tournament go to the Ottawa Food Bank, along
with a food drive on the day of the tournament. Your golfing day
includes 18 holes, breakfast, dinner and live musical entertainment.
Early bird registration ends on July 30. Foursome prices along with
sponsorship begin at $675. Sponsorships are still available. For more
information, contact Martha, mwalsh@landscapeontario.com.

Canadian Snow and Ice Expo 2011, Sept. 12 and 13

The Rideau Carleton Entertainment Centre in Ottawa will host the two-day
Canadian Snow and Ice Expo 2011. The Snow and Ice Sector Group of
Landscape Ontario’s Ottawa Chapter is hosting this inaugural event. Day
one will feature build-a-bid programs, while the second day will
highlight conferences and a trade show. To find out more information on
the event, or to register go to Snow and Ice
Expo.

Toronto Chapter this week
Add the Toronto Chapter page and the LO events calendar to your bookmark

Are you Landscape Industry Certified?
The Landscape Industry Certified test scheduled for this summer is FULL. On Oct. 24 and 25 we will be testing again, register now to save your spot. To find out more, or register, go to Industry
Certified. Already Certified? Volunteer to judge at the event, because
you need
CEUs to remain Certified! Contact Rachel Cerelli for more
information.

Annual golf tournament, July 28
The Toronto Chapter is returning to Nobleton Lakes Golf Club, 125
Nobleton Lakes Drive, on July 28 for its annual Dick Sale Memorial Golf
Tournament. Registration and
lunch begins at 11 a.m. and shotgun tee-off at 1 p.m. For more information, or to register, click here to view the Toronto Golf Tournament flyer, otherwise contact Helen Hassard at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354, or helen@landscapeontario.com

Baseball tournament accepting teams for Aug. 14
Bring
your staff, family and friends to the Toronto Chapter’s annual baseball
tournament. This slow-pitch tournament will take place on Aug. 14 at
the Richmond Greens Sports Centre and Park, 1300 Elgin Mills Road East,
Richmond Hill. The tournament will run from 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with
trophies and a barbecue lunch included in the fee of $550 per team.
Each team is guaranteed two games. Ideally, mixed teams should include
five women and 10 men. Click here to view the Toronto Chapter’s annual baseball tournament flyer for further information.

Upper Canada Chapter this week
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Upper Canada Golf Tournament, July 15
Just two days until the Upper Canada Chapter annual golf tournament at Briar Fox Golf Club, Marysville. Registration
begins at 9 a.m., with tee-off at 10. The day will conclude with a
steak dinner and prizes. Cost is only $100 per golfer, which
includes 18 holes of golf, a cart, steak dinner and prizes. For more
information, or to register, contact Helen Hassard at 1-800-265-5656,
ext. 354, or helen@landscapeontario.com. Click here to view the Upper Canada Golf Tournament flyer.

Are you Landscape Industry Certified?
Early bird pricing ends this Friday. Don’t delay, register today. The Landscape
Industry Certified tests will be held at Kemptville College.
All designation certification written exams will be held Aug. 11,
and Aug. 12 will be the technician practical test day. To
register for a
test, or for more information, contact Rachel Cerelli.

Canadian Snow and Ice Expo 2011, Sept. 12 and 13

The Rideau Carleton Entertainment Centre in Ottawa will host the two-day
Canadian Snow and Ice Expo 2011. The Snow and Ice Sector Group of
Landscape Ontario’s Ottawa Chapter is hosting this inaugural event. Day
one will feature build-a-bid programs, while the second day will
highlight conferences and a trade show. To find out more information on
the event, or to register go to Snow and Ice
Expo.

Waterloo Chapter this week
Add the Waterloo Chapter page and the LO events calendar to your bookmarks

Survey to help college with programs

Conestoga College is redesigning its existing horticulture program. With
the intent to develop a program that is industry-driven and responsive
to the needs of the sector, the college is conducting a survey of
industry professionals. The survey may be found at Conestoga. If you have any
questions, contact Joyce Irving at jirving@conestogac.on.ca.

Nominate a champion tree
Three LO Waterloo Chapter members and professional
arborists, Phil Dickie, Mike Hayes and Greg Templeman, have revived the Champion
Tree Hunt of Waterloo Region for 2011.

The purpose of the hunt is to locate and identify champion
trees within the Region of Waterloo, and raise awareness of the value of tree
preservation. The hunt will close Sept. 30. The Chapter hopes the Champion Tree Hunt will generate an interest and
involvement from residents within the Region of Waterloo. For more information, go to Tree Hunt. In 1992, when the original Great Tree Hunt was held, a total of 430 nominations were received.

Early bird offer extended for Waterloo Golf Tournament, July 20
The tournament will take place at Rebel Creek Golf Course, 1517 Snyder’s Road, Petersburg, with a shotgun start at 11:30 a.m. All tournament
proceeds will be divided equally between Kids Ability, School Greening
Project and The Waterloo Chapter’s Education Fund. Register online.

Are you Landscape Industry Certified?
The Landscape Industry Certified test scheduled for this summer is FULL. On Oct. 24 and 25 we will be testing again, register now to save your spot. To find out more, or register, go to Industry
Certified. Already Certified? Volunteer to judge at the event, because
you need
CEUs to remain Certified! Contact Rachel Cerelli for more
information.

Windsor Chapter this week
Add the Windsor Chapter page and the LO events calendar to your bookmarks

Windsor Chapter Awards of Distinction

Don’t miss your chance to be recognized for all your hard work. This
year’s Windsor Chapter Awards of Distinction entry form is now
available. The old format awarded gold, silver and bronze prizes; this year
there is the option for multiple winners in each category. In addition, four
new categories have been added: large water feature, small water feature, large
hardscape and small hardscape. The deadline for entries is Aug. 31 and the awards
presentation will take place at Top Grade Landscape and Garden Solutions
on Oct. 27. Windsor Awards of Distinction.

Golf tournament, Sept. 10
The Windsor Chapter will host its annual golf tournament
on Sat., Sept. 10. The day includes 18 holes of golf, hot dog and pop at
the turn, steak dinner and great prizes. Cost is $100 per golfer. There
is an early bird rate of $350 per foursome for those who register and
pay prior to Aug. 13. Click here to view the Windsor Golf Tournament flyer for more information, or to view sponsorship information.

Are you Landscape Industry Certified?

A Landscape Industry Certified test will be held at St. Clair College this fall. Sept. 30 will be the Technician Practical Test and all Certification designation’s written tests will be on Oct. 1. To register click here, or for more information contact Rachel Cerelli. To help prepare candidates for the test, Landscape Industry Certified pre-test day orientation will be held Sept. 9 at St.Clair College. RSVP to Rachel Cerelli.

LO this week
Don’t miss tomorrow’s auction!

Join us for this free event at Blue Sky Nursery in Wine Country, which includes lunch from a
well-known local caterer, fabulous silent auction items, a wine tasting
tent, a tour of the production farm, and of course top quality nursery
products at below wholesale prices. Who should attend? Landscape
contractors, retailers, ground maintenance contractors, growers, and
anyone that would like to enjoy a fantastic day of networking, food,
wine and shopping. To find out more about this Beamsville event go Industry Auction.


Be a part of the green industry’s human resources solution

Ontario’s green industry will experience a shortfall of 87,000 workers in the next 10 years. We need your knowledge and experience to address recruitment and retention challenges in our industry. Attend one of four facilitated sessions across Ontario to ensure the success of Ontario’s green industry in the next decade. Click here for locations, dates, times and register today!

Horticulture Review online

Read the latest news of interest to Landscape Ontario members in the
July edition of Horticulture Review.
This month features articles
outlining the problems associated with customers wanting cash deals, the new co-location agreement between Canada Blooms and the amazing job by Toronto Chapter members to build an outdoor sanctuary at Sick Kids Hospital, as well as our cover story on one of LO’s Honourary Life members retiring from running his successful business. Click here to read the July issue of Horticulture Review. Anyone may sign up to receive a free subscription to the
electronic version of HR.




Tony DiGiovanni honoured at Humber College convocation
On June 22, LO’s executive director was recognized by Humber College for his contributions to green industry education. At the college’s convocation ceremony, Tony DiGiovanni was presented with an honourary degree acknowledging his vision, passion and leadership within the horticulture industry. Watch a video of his address.

Support Legacy Garden at School of Horticulture
Donations and in-kind contributions are being sought to help create a garden at the Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture that will be a tribute to all those working in the horticulture industry. The garden plan’s official unveiling takes place at the OPA/NPC School of Horticulture 75th anniversary celebrations from August 19-21 at the School of Horticulture in Niagara Falls. More information available here.

Trial garden open house, Aug. 12
This year’s trial garden open house for the horticultural professionals will take place on the morning of Fri., Aug. 12. The
speaker program this year will follow-up on the horticultural soil talk
from last year with a research and experiential perspective on
microbial soil additives (for example: mycorrhizae). This program will
be of interest to those planting both herbaceous and woody plants.

Tours of the trial garden will immediately follow the speaker program.
Voting on your favourites will take place again. The afternoon
program will continue at the Guelph Trial Garden at the Guelph Turfgrass
Institute. Updates on turf research will take place at the Guelph site,
as well.

The public will be invited to the LO gardens on Sat.,
Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Guelph trials will be open to the
public on Wed., Aug. 17, from noon until 8 p.m.

To find out more about sponsorship opportunities available with the trial garden, contact Rodger Tschanz at rtschanz@uoguelph.ca or Kathleen Pugliese at kathleenp@landscapeontario.com.

LO wage survey needs your input
How do your pay rates compare to other Ontario green industry companies? Take LO’s wage survey to enter your pay rates, and see the 2011 averages for a range of horticultural specialties. Information may
be used for benchmarking, and also
helps in promoting the industry as a career choice. The surveys are
completely confidential; only aggregate numbers are reported. Click here to take part in the survey, and view the results here.

Photography for landscape artists

A workshop on Aug. 9 is aimed at people with little or no photographic
experience, and will help you take better photographs of your landscape
and garden centre projects. A digital camera that supports manual
settings is required to fully participate in this workshop. Also, a
laptop is required to review and edit your photos. The workshop will
take place at the LO home office in Milton, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To
see more information, or to register, go to photography.

Green for Life Community Award: Enter your project

If you have taken part in a project to green your community, then showcase
your efforts in the Landscape Ontario Green for Life Community Award.
The winner of the award will be announced at Expo 2011 in conjunction
with the Communities in Blooms – Ontario ceremony on Thurs., Oct. 20.
For more information, or to register go to
Green for Life Award.

European contact opportunity
Johan Van Herreweghe, of JVH Nurseries in Belgium, is visiting Canadian customers, and looking to make new contacts. Nurseries
interested in making a new European connection can get in touch with Van Herreweghe now at JVH@jvh-nurseries.com, or in August, at 514-826-3272.

Advanced Green Roof Maintenance seminar, July 26
Created
to assist designers, contractors and facility managers with an important, but
often overlooked aspect of green roofs: maintenance. The seminar examines
design phase considerations; best practices for planning, budgeting, and
implementing maintenance procedures; and approaches for rehabilitating green
roofs that have been subject to maintenance neglect. The seminar will take
place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at LO home office in Milton. Participants will
receive a 100-page manual with detailed case studies. Lunch is not included. Price
for LO members is $249, and for non-members it is $299. To find out more about
the seminar go to green roofs.

Feeling hot, hot, hot

Health and Safety Ontario is ringing a warning bell for those who work
through the heat. It’s time to develop a workplace heat stress
prevention plan. Health and Safety Ontario has a comprehensive website on the subject, with helpful tips and information to get started, as well as the latest news on heat safety. To check out the page go to heat stress.

Designing and marketing creative urns, July 27
A comprehensive program for retail garden centres, designers and interior landscapers
that will demonstrate how to decipher the customer’s needs, track trends and
design magnificent urns that will keep you busy for the season. Instructors
will explore planting combinations, maintenance, decor and the strategy of
sequential sales to develop a recipe for success. Participants will learn
proper pruning practices, develop marketing programs and learn to up sell with
every design. The seminar will take place at the LO home office in Milton, from
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $115 for members, and $192 for non-members. For
more information, or to register, go to LO seminars.

Argos offer discount to LO members
The Toronto Argonauts have created a discount offer for Landscape
Ontario members. Various price levels are available. To see more info on
the program, or to order ticks go to
Argonauts.

New Interior Technician Training Manual

A new manual for interior technicians has been written, and will be a
recommended study guide for the Landscape Industry Certified Interior
Technician (formerly CLT-I) exam. In order to secure the additional
funding to complete production of this new manual, PLANET’s Interior
Specialty Group and Landscape Ontario are seeking a show of support for
this definitive training manual for the Interior Plantscape industry. We
need your help. Please indicate your support for the production of a
new training manual for interior technicians by signing this
letter.

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