November 2010

Previous Issues
President's Message

Opportunities for growth in the green industry

By Tom Intven
Don’t you wish you had a crystal ball to help set your course for the future?
Executive Desk

What are your priorities?

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
In the hugely busy and stressful lives of entrepreneurs, it is very easy to lose sight of the most important things.
Professional And Workforce Development

Certification, safety groups and women’s program

By Sally Harvey CLT, CLP
Our team has been busy wrapping up certification and summer chapter events and preparing for a busy fall and winter.
Public Relations

Greening our communities

By Denis Flanagan CLD
As part of my role representing LO, I am the current chair of Communities in Bloom Ontario, an organization that has added enormous value to towns and cities across Canada.
Systems For Success

Lessons learned from a successful year

By Mark Bradley
After three consecutive years of no profit, Danscaping had the best year on record.
Feature

Expo enters new era with a blaze of colour

This year’s Expo opened in a blaze of colour and well merchandised displays, capturing the attention of more than 2,800 horticulture and floriculture professionals visiting the show.
Underground World

The underground world

By Terry Murphy CLP
Most people would not believe what exists below ground in terms of underground utility assets in Ontario.
Membership

Check out LO’s endorsed suppliers

By Helen Hassard
Lately I’ve spoken with quite a few members who are unaware of our endorsed supplier program.
Chapter News

Golden Horseshoe Chicken Roast a smashing success

“A smashing success.” That’s how most of those who enjoyed the annual Golden Horseshoe Chapter’s annual chicken roast described this year’s version.

LO Movember team formed

Ryan Heath has registered an LO team for Movember, an awareness campaign which also acts as a fund-raiser for Prostate Cancer Canada.
Association News

LO behind research project to help growers identify pests

A new digital identification technology is being tested in hopes it will help nursery growers pinpoint which pests are threatening their crops.

Staycation is now an official word

Staycation has been accepted as one of this year’s new words.

Two landscape companies big part of Amazing Bed Race

The event, on Sept. 26, was the first-ever Burlington Amazing Bed Race.

Otterville landscaper wins TV

Over 50 contractors provided feedback on their experiences installing Rosetta Hardscapes products for the chance to win a 40 inch television.

Awards recognize inspirational industry leaders

The individual awards only given in exceptional circumstances are presented at the LO Awards Gala, held at Congress each year.

Getting ready for Congress

By Kristen McIntyre CHT
I am amazed at how much things have changed.

In memoriam — Sandra Hasselman

Sandra Hasselman, co-owner of Dutchman’s Landscaping in Burlington, passed away on Mon., Oct. 18.

In memoriam - Uli Dubach

LO lost a good friend in Uli Dubach from Harmony Printing.

Service family grows

Dashiell James Service joins the extended LO family.
Industry News

Ontario sod growers begin Green Certification Program

The Nursery Sod Growers Association of Ontario (NSGA) has initiated a green certification program.

Emerald ash borer now in Wellington County

The emerald ash borer is quickly spreading throughout Ontario and Quebec.

WSIB sets 2011 rates

Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has increased the average premium rate for 2011 by two per cent.

HortProtect insurance carrier announces program underwriter

Marsh Canada, the exclusive insurance and risk management broker for the HortProtect Property and Casualty Insurance Program, announced the appointment on Oct. 15 of RSA as the underwriter program.
LO Staff Profile

Sally Harvey CLT, CLP

Manager of education and labour development
Letter To The Editor

Native plants can be used in structured landscapes

By Peter Scholtens
Our choices today as horticultural professionals have a much greater impact than just our own back yards.

TBG appreciates LO’s support

By Aldona Satterthwaite
Some 240 tickets were sold, and the TBG netted a most welcome and much appreciated $3,490.

Good reasons to choose native plants

By Barbara Karthein
Re: Your President’s Message, Sept. 15, 2010, Horticulture Review.

Keep columns for reference

By Phil Goodfellow
As an avid reader of both industry and general magazines, I have learned the old trick of reading the first and last paragraph of most articles to save time when determining my interest in the subject matter.

OHA appreciates support

By Carol Dunk
Thank you (Landscape Ontario) so much for the generous support of the Ontario Horticultural Association (OHA).
Prosperity Partners

Proud of LO’s prosperity

By Jacki Hart CLP
As many probably know, attending the Build Your Prosperity seminar is a mandatory requirement for new members.
Legal Issues

Standards needed in winter maintenance contracts

By Robert Kennaley
Last year we revisited risk management under the winter maintenance contract. In doing so, we cautioned that an insurance crisis would soon be upon us.
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