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October 2011
Previous Issues
President's Message
The demographics and relevance of gardening
By Tom Intven
The slide in gardening interest is exacerbated by the demographics of our aging population.
Executive Desk
Prosperity Partners concept creates an ideal relationship
By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
During his presidency at Landscape Ontario, Bob Tubby came up with the term Prosperity Partners. The concept described the ideal relationship between you and your association.
Public Relations
A new direction
By Denis Flanagan CLD
Following instructions from your provincial board of directors, we will focus on a new concept to serve members from a public relations perspective.
Professional And Workforce Development
Introducing Prosperity Partners journey to opportunities
By Sally Harvey CLT, CLP
The fall season at Landscape Ontario will include the launch of our Prosperity Partners education programming.
Underground World
Time to raise awareness to bring in One Call legislation
By Terry Murphy CLP
ORCGA is launching a new advocacy website to help raise awareness among Ontarians and Ontario provincial election candidates of the urgent need for mandatory One Call legislation in Ontario.
Systems For Success
Fall is the time for super profits
By Mark Bradley
You don’t have to run an open-book company to build a company of entrepreneurs.
Volunteer Profile
Dan Garlatti
Dan Garlatti joined LO because he saw that the finest companies in the industry were members.
Members In The News
Landmark Landscaping advises Weather Network
Dean Schofield, owner of Landmark Landscaping of Oakville is featured on The Weather Network website article under the heading, ‘Preparing your garden for colder months.’
BP Landscaping named 2011 top achiever
A feature article in Brampton Business Times highlights BP Landscaping of Caledon and owner Brian Perras.
Flynn Canada’s roof expertise expands
Flynn Canada of Mississauga is featured in a Sept. 1 article in The Financial Post.
Membership
Clarifying the differences between sectors and chapters
By Helen Hassard
The fall is upon us and with that events for chapter and sector groups are in full swing.
Chapter News
Over 225 enjoy Durham barbecue
Durham Chapter members welcomed over 225 guests to their fourth annual supplier night barbecue on Aug. 25.
Upper Canada Chapter creates garden at community facility
By Dan Clost CHT
Members of the Upper Canada Chapter are excited to present their latest community project.
Landscape Ontario Chapter Golf Tournaments 2011
A photo recap of this year's golf tournaments.
Industry News
Ailing impatiens have scientists and landscapers puzzled
Some LO members are reporting that in their many years of business, they have never seen impatiens in such a poor state as this past summer.
Arborist shortage predicted as ash removal demand grows
Estimates show that within the next three to five years, huge stands of ash trees will be dead from the emerald ash borer (EAB) infestation.
Sheridan Nurseries wins for best bathrooms
The Sheridan Nurseries Mississauga store won the Garden Centers of America Gold Bathroom Award.
Sifto resumes salt production after tornado
Sifto Canada has resumed production and shipping of rock salt to highway de-icing and chemical customers from its Goderich rock salt mine.
Reward yourself: Events and opportunities at Expo
By Kristen McIntyre CHT
Canada’s premier fall show for the floral and garden industry runs Oct. 19-20.
Over 150 trees planted on the first National Tree Day
Canada’s landscape horticulture industry enthusiastically embraced National Tree Day on Sept. 21.
Nedlaw installs largest living wall
Nearly 1,600 square feet of wall is now home to more than 1,100 individual plants at Drexel University in Philadelphia.
Association News
Equipment show was a team effort
Landscape Ontario, in partnership with the Municipal Equipment Operators Association and Ontario Parks Association, staged the fall equipment show on Sept. 15.
LO meeting motivates garden centre owners
LO’s garden centre sector group invited business growth specialist Judith Guido to host a special meeting on Sept. 21, for garden centre owners and managers.
Safety program designed by growers, for growers
By Jeff Gregg
In the coming months, promotional material specifically aimed at growers will be available for a newly developed safety training seminar.
Growers’ tour visits Durham nurseries
Dutchmaster Nurseries, Uxbridge Nurseries, Ground Covers Unlimited and Kobes Nursery featured.
Smart About Salt
Contracts require Smart about Salt certification
By Bob Hodgins
Good planning and preparation are essential to making the best of the season.
Prosperity Partners
Leadership is a daily requirement for success
By Jacki Hart CLP
I’ve learned that without a doubt, leadership is a huge component of both productivity and morale
Feature
Finance minister Flaherty addresses Landscape Ontario board
By Robert Ellidge
National Tree Day event at Parkwood Estates in Oshawa included a special guest.
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