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February 2011
Previous Issues
President's Message
How to be a good volunteer
By Tom Intven
Our volunteers are at the core of Landscape Ontario’s success.
Executive Desk
Congress focus group reveals attitudes about LO
By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
During Congress, well-known industry consultant Jeffrey Scott offered to lead a focus group on membership attitudes towards Landscape Ontario.
Professional And Workforce Development
Students show spirit of volunteerism
By Sally Harvey CLT, CLP
My column this month will focus on the spirit of volunteerism that can found in our students.
Public Relations
Green for Life brand: You are the vital link
By Denis Flanagan CLD
Members need to continue to promote the association's brand to the public.
Systems For Success
Hiring and training are top priorities
By Mark Bradley
Last time Dan and Bill met, Bill revealed his secret to becoming a profitable company.
Membership
Questions heard frequently at Congress
By Helen Hassard
With my first Congress experience still buzzing in my mind, I can’t help but think, “Wow, do we really do this every year?”
Association News
LO member’s snow delivery for Christmas is TV hit
Landscape Ontario became part of a cute Christmas story in Toronto.
Major changes to Green for Life Garden expected to create a super wow factor
Landscape Ontario will be front and centre when the 2011 edition of Canada Blooms opens its doors from Mar. 16 to 20.
LO Safety Group awarded $70,889
2009 Safety Group earns best safety performance to date.
Toronto Chapter Green for Life initiative will provide garden at Sick Kids Hospital
Patients at Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto will have the opportunity to experience the joy of being in a garden, thanks to the efforts of the Toronto Chapter.
Members braved snow and traffic to participate in LO AGM
Despite snow and traffic, LO members showed their pride and sense of duty at the Jan. 12 Annual General Meeting held at the Doubletree by Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel.
Students to display skills at Canada Blooms
Post-secondary teams from across the province will showcase their landscaping skills at Canada Blooms this March.
Contractors Sector Group wants to hear from landscapers
By Arthur Skolnik
Our mission is to raise awareness of the environmental, economic, and lifestyle benefits of gardens and green spaces. Our ultimate goal is to landscape Ontario.
Industry News
Sheridan Nurseries loses former president
After a brief illness, Howard Herman Stensson passed away in his sleep on Jan. 16, at the age of 98.
Guidelines published for rainwater harvesting
The recently published Ontario Guidelines for Residential Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) Systems are the first of its kind in the province.
Nematodes found in Canadian study could be the answer to resolving EAB problem
An indigenous nematode species, that apparently paralyzes and kills emerald ash borer (EAB) by injecting either a bacteria or a toxic substance, has been found in old outbreak sites in Ontario.
Second Canadian Garden Tourism Conference set for Toronto
The second, Canadian Garden Tourism Conference will take place Mar. 14 and 15, at the Delta Chelsea Hotel in Toronto.
Feature
A new energy for green industry revealed at Congress 2011
A new level of energy is the best way to describe Congress 2011.
Visitors tell us their thoughts on Congress 2011
We asked some visitors to Congress 2011 their impressions of the event and what they hoped to find there.
Over 600 enjoy Oscar-style Awards show
The annual Awards of Excellence has truly become the Oscars of Ontario’s landscape industry.
Congress 2011 Volunteers
Landscape Ontario extends a grateful thank you to the many volunteers who gave generously of their time to help make Congress 2011 a success.
Congress Sponsors
Landscape Ontario thanks the following sponsors for their generous support of Congress.
LO Staff Profile
Jane Leworthy
Receptionist and administrative assistant, Membership Services
Underground World
First-hand experience shows importance of locates
By Terry Murphy CLP
Mark Humphries has been in the landscape contracting business for many years and has done numerous construction projects.
Prosperity Partners
New tools will help improve your Prosperity
By Jacki Hart CLP
The winner of this year’s Prosperity Partners Engagement Award is Pete Vanderley.
OMAFRA Nursery And Landscape Report
The brown marmorated stink bug really stinks!
By Jennifer Llewellyn and Hannah Fraser
The Ontario nursery and landscape sector has had its fair share of introduced, invasive pests.
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