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August 2009
Previous Issues
Executive Desk
Why are you a member of Landscape Ontario?
By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
A new membership recruitment committee, chaired by Warren Patterson, is putting together a plan for this year’s membership drive.
Public Relations
Giving back to our communities
By Denis Flanagan CLD
An important part of branding Landscape Ontario through our Green for Life campaign is to celebrate how effective our members are in their local communities.
Professional And Workforce Development
CHT testing sets new records
By Sally Harvey CLT, CLP
The Certified Horticultural Technician (CHT) test days at LO’s home office in Milton happened on July 16 and 17 with a bang.
Association News
Harmonized Sales Tax concerns industry
By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
The Ontario Government announcement that it is moving to a harmonized tax system, beginning July 1, 2010, alarming many of our members.
A letter to Premier McGuinty
LO executive director Tony DiGiovanni has requested that members write Premier McGuinty, asking his government to reconsider an exemption of labour-intensive services in the HST (harmonized tax system) proposals
Scott seminar gives tips on growing your business
Jeffrey Scott is a green business consultant who grew up in the pool and landscape industry.
Xeriscape display now in LO gardens
This summer a xeriscape display was planted as an LO staff initiative in the front island entrance bed on the home office property.
Showcase your talent: take photos now for Awards of Excellence
By Kristen McIntyre CHT
If you submit a project into LO’s Awards of Excellence program, it’s guaranteed that the judges will notice.
Somerville hosting growers’ auction
Landscape Ontario’s Growers Group has a full-day of activities planned at the annual fundraising auction on Thurs., Sept. 10. This year’s event will take place at Somerville Nurseries’ Loretto farm, near Hockley Valley.
Vineland announces new research director
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre announced the appointment of Dr. Michael Brownbridge to the new role of Research Director, Horticultural Production Systems.
LO prepares for snow and ice symposium
The Snow and Ice Sector Group of Landscape Ontario will host its annual symposium and equipment display program on Sept. 15.
Sheridan announces board appointments
Sheridan Nurseries, Georgetown, has announced appointments to the board of directors.
Public and industry members invited to trial gardens’ open house
Industry and the public are invited to attend the open house of the trial gardens at LO’s home office on Aug. 20. The agenda has a full-day of activities.
LO and ministry in partnership offering apprenticeship
Landscape Ontario, in partnership with Ministry Training Colleges and Universities, is now offering the opportunity for members to pre-register their employees to begin the apprenticeship pathway to success in the Landscape Horticulture Trade.
Lindsay Mennen named Young Retailer of the Year
Each year, Green Profit magazine in the U.S. holds its Young Retailer Award competition to recognize the top members in the garden centre industry under the age of 35. This year a Canadian, Lindsay Mennen, won the award.
SMS opens newest Ontario store
SMS Rents opened its doors for business in a 7,000-sq. ft. building in Gormley. The two-acre site backs onto Highway 404, north of Stouffville Road.
Canadale sets national attendance record
LO member Canadale Nurseries now holds a new Canadian record.
Retailers and writers enjoy Valleybrook open house
Valleybrook Gardens held an open house and barbecue at its Niagara-on-the-Lake location on July 16 for customers and garden writers.
Growers’ tour attracts record attendance
A record number of attendees took part in the 2009 LO Nursery Growers’ Tour on July 14.
Over 50 in CHT testing
July 16 and 17 were busy days at LO’s home office in Milton, when 54 candidates took part in CHT certification testing at several stations.
Evaluate your environmental practices in just 10 minutes
Green industry members are invited to evaluate their company’s environmental practices by taking a 10 minute, online survey.
Garden & Floral Expo to host new breakfast programs
Landscape Ontario has added two new breakfast programs to this year’s Garden & Floral Expo, for landscape designers and interiorscapers.
Industry News
EAB regulatory action ordered in Ontario counties
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a new regulation that prohibits the movement of ash material and firewood of all species from specific areas of Southwestern Ontario.
Study underway to develop hazelnut cultivars
By Francesco Pacelli
If all goes according to plan, in the near future nursery growers could be producing hazelnut trees for the Ontario food industry.
Know your pests and diseases: Eastern tent caterpillar
By Francesco Pacelli
Insects and diseases can threaten plant health.
Hogweed presents dangerous consequences for landscapers
There is invasive alien out there that is one of the most dangerous plants a horticulturist will come across.
LO Member Profile
Despite initial difficulties, Blue Sky Nursery achieves success
By Allan Dennis
While speaking with Alice Klamer, it doesn’t take one long to recognize the huge love and passion she has for her family, employees and her business, Blue Sky Nursery.
Chapter News
Rain dampens Toronto golf tournament, but Pinball brings his sunshine
For the first time in 16 years, Mother Nature did not cast her magic spell upon the Toronto Chapter’s Dick Sale Memorial Golf Tournament.
Landscape Ontario Day: Argos meet Ti-Cats at Rogers Centre
Toronto Argonauts, Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Landscape Ontario will all come together on Oct. 23 at the Rogers Centre.
Waterloo chapter plays a big part in Dream Home project
Members of the Waterloo chapter are bringing their talent, expertise and creativity to one of the area’s highest profile projects, the Rotary Dream Home.
Housing sales increase
Sales of existing homes this past June jumped 8.7 per cent higher than in May.
OMAFRA Nursery And Landscape Bulletin
Cut-off date for Intercept Japanese beetle treatment
By Jen Llewellyn
Growers need to be aware of the cut-off date for drench applications of Intercept (imidacloprid) to treat outdoor-grown ornamental nursery stock for Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) larvae.
Legal Issues
A recent case deals with breach of trust
By Robert Kennaley
As we have discussed in previous articles, the trust provisions of the Construction Lien Act impose obligations on anyone who receives monies for the supply of services or materials to an “improvement” and who in turn owes monies to someone else, further down the construction pyramid, for their supply.
Prosperity Partners
Transferring the reins of ownership
By Jacki Hart CLP
Every business needs a bright future in order to keep all the players inspired.
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