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October 2010
Previous Issues
President's Message
The challenge of relevance
By Tom Intven
One of the many challenges that our green industry will face in the next few years is to keep our activities relevant.
Executive Desk
Importance of telling our story
By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
It seems we humans are hard-wired to tell and listen to stories.
Public Relations
Make the web work for you
By Denis Flanagan CLD
Just over two years ago, following a directive from the provincial board, a new consumer website for LO was created.
Professional And Workforce Development
Red Seal advantage for landscape horticulturists
By Sally Harvey CLT, CLP
The fall season means that it is time to register your employees for apprenticeship program.
Systems For Success
Technology to improve snow and ice operations
By Mark Bradley
If you really want your business to succeed, you need somebody in your company who embraces technology.
Association News
Members help Jason’s wish come true
Members of Landscape Ontario and the community of Stouffville joined forces with Make-A-Wish Canada to fulfill a young boy’s dream of having an outdoor space to relax and spend quality time with his family.
Vineland hosts short course for Master Gardeners
On Sept. 12, Landscape Ontario sponsored an educational short course for members of Master Gardeners of Ontario (MGOI).
Growers’ tour of Niagara area proves a popular choice
The growers’ tour in 2009 set a record for attendance at 104. This year smashed that number, when 120 people climbed aboard two charter buses to visit six sites in the Niagara area.
Rodger Tschanz honoured by university
Rodger Tschanz, was among 14 outstanding University of Guelph employees to receive the President’s Award for Exemplary Staff Service.
Dutch designer wows crowd with lecture on artistry with bulbs
Dutch landscape designer Jacqueline van der Kloet captivated her audience of 275 attendees at the Toronto Botanical Garden on Sept. 16.
Legacy campaign support growing
The new legacy campaign, to help continue the Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation’s (OHTF) good works, has received $145,000 in pledges.
Long-time LO member marks 50th anniversary
Zimmermann’s Nursery and Supplies in Strathroy is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
Ottawa hosts its first Build a Bid
Ottawa's first Build a Bid workshop provided those fortunate enough to attend, with practical, hands-on information on how to accurately present a bid and close the deal.
New location successful for Snow and Ice Symposium
The combined effort provided a larger snow and ice management symposium and trade show under the name Partnering for Success.
Industry News
CNLA acquires Canadian rose genetics
Rose genetic materials have been transferred to Vineland Research and Innovation Centre with research already underway.
Canada Blooms voted a top-100 event
The American Bus Association (ABA) named Canada Blooms one of the Top 100 events in North America.
Expo: The place to be for value, trends and networking
Expo, Canada’s fall show for the floral and garden industry, promises something of value for anyone in the green industry.
Vineland receives approval for $1.5 million research project
Federal funds to help create best practices for pest and weed control and reduce energy consumption.
Emerald ash borer confirmed in Perth County and Ottawa
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed two more emerald ash borer (EAB) findings in Ontario.
New weed-info service now online
A new website featuring the latest information, illustrations and photographs on weeds is now available.
Largest Ottawa numbers yet take part in certification day
The largest participation ever for certification testing in the Ottawa area saw 29 candidates taking part.
New insurance carrier named for HortProtect
Marsh Canada has been appointed as the exclusive insurance and risk management broker for the HortProtect Property and Casualty Insurance Program.
Companies needed to take part in salt research study
The Snow and Ice Management Sector Group of Landscape Ontario has commissioned a research study aimed to develop an optimum and defensible standard for salt application rates for parking lots.
Member Profile
Ridgeview Garden Centre grows from a small fruit stand
By Allan Dennis
Tony Sgambelluri began business 15 years ago with a small fruit stand on the side of Highway 81 in Grimsby.
Membership
End of summer creates a whirlwind of activity at LO
By Helen Hassard
August and September were a time of whirlwind activity.
Chapter News
Landscape Ontario’s summer golf events of 2010
A pictorial of events.
Feature
Results reveal high level of frustration, but also optimism for better future
After two years of working under the Ontario pesticide ban, many in the business are frustrated with the situation. But, some of the answers show a sense of optimism.
LO Staff Profile
LO Staff Profile - Lorraine Ivanoff
Expo show manager
Legal Issues
Is our dispute really settled?
By Robert Kennaley
If you don’t have a dispute with the client every now and then, you don’t have enough clients.
Prosperity Partners
Gearing for winter improvements
By Jacki Hart CLP
By the time you read this, the growing season is shifting gears, as plants of all descriptions prepare for the coming winter. Are you preparing for the coming winter?
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