April 2011

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Feature

Landscape Ontario garden welcomes 90,000 to Canada Blooms

LO member volunteers achieved the wow factor and then some, with this year’s Green for Life Garden at Canada Blooms, held for the second consecutive year at the Direct Energy Centre.

Because they care

By Tim Kearney CLP
For the past three years Tim Kearney has sacrificed time and energy to lead volunteers building the LO garden at Canada Blooms.

LO volunteers create amazing garden at Canada Blooms

The following list contains the names of those volunteers about who Tim Kearney writes.

Industry focus at Blooms

Two special events on Thurs., Mar. 17, highlighted Canada’s green industry.

Canada Blooms garden award winners

A list of featured winners.

Setting the record straight on Canada Blooms and National Home Show

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
It is very important to realize that we are not selling Canada Blooms to the Home Show. They are simply locating in the same venue and same date.
President's Message

Time to go back to basic communication

By Tom Intven
Let’s think for a moment about the technological advances in communication in the last 10 years, and how astounding they have been.
Executive Desk

Our association is about building community

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
As the years go by, it becomes clear to me that Landscape Ontario is way more than an advocacy group for the horticulture industry.
Professional And Workforce Development

Important to remember annual safety processes

By Sally Harvey CLT, CLP
As the new season approaches, remember to undertake the annual workplace orientation process for all workers. I
Public Relations

If only all challenges were this much fun

By Denis Flanagan CLD
During 2011 there will be a real focus on tree planting programs, with a new bill being passed that officially recognizes National Tree Planting Day.
Prosperity Partners

Well-planned quote is a key to success

By Jacki Hart CLP
An accurate, well planned quote is a win-win for you and your customer
Systems For Success

Right systems let you spend less time working

By Mark Bradley
The saga of Dan and his landscape company illustrate some of the problems that Dan is struggling with while running his company.
Underground World

Landscape sector reduces utility hits

By Terry Murphy CLP
The landscape sector registered an amazing statistic, by going from 542 hits in 2009 all the way down to 360 in 2010.
Membership

Busy season ahead with barbecues and sports

By Helen Hassard
Spring has finally arrived, and I for one can’t wait to dig out my flip-flops.
Chapter News

Upper Canada Chapter helps launch college’s first horticulture apprenticeship program

Fourteen registered Horticultural Technician apprentices are now attending the first-ever in-class apprenticeship training opportunity at Loyalist College in Belleville.

Preparation ensures Georgian Lakelands Chapter meeting attracts over 100 attendees

By Michael LaPorte CLT
Georgian Lakelands Chapter held its annual MTO meeting on Wed., Mar. 23 at Innisbrook Golf and Country Club.
Association News

Growers brainstorm a path to prosperity

A group of 60 LO growers attended a think tank at the Milton office in January to investigate ways to improve the sector’s prosperity.

In memoriam - Agnes Rickli

Co-owner of New Style Gardening Limited in Hamilton, Agnes Rickli, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wed., Mar. 2.

Members deal with tough issue of increasing gas prices

Gasoline prices at the pump are expected to continue to rise, but by how much is the tough question.

University of Guelph researching green roof plants

The University of Guelph has announced the creation of a new research program.

Saugeen horticulture students tell their story

By Sabreea Ahmed and Brianne Maas
At Saugeen District Secondary School in Port Elgin, students enrolled in the horticulture course are gaining experience they will remember for a lifetime.
LO Staff Profile

Kristen McIntyre CHT

Conference and event coordinator
Industry News

Grand opening of Kooy Brothers

The grand opening of the Kooy Brothers’ impressive new home on Mar. 25 was truly a family affair.

Vineland unveils expansion plans

Vineland Research and Innovation Centre has announced plans for a new 25,000-sq. ft. facility.

Changes expected in workplace health and safety laws

The Ontario government is proposing amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act.

2011-2012 MOL provincial blitzes schedule

Information on the ministry’s blitzes.
OMAFRA Turf

Research done on dairy by-product to control weeds

By Pam Charbonneau
Following the cosmetic pesticides ban, a couple of new products have come to the marketplace for broadleaf weed control in turf.
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