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December 2011
Previous Issues
From The Publisher
Positive feedback, and some history
By Lee Ann Knudsen CLP
I am happy to report positive and enthusiastic response to the new look and name for your member magazine, launched with last month’s issue.
Feature
Ottawa Chapter continues to honour Canada’s fallen soldiers
Since 2005, the Ottawa Chapter’s Day of Tribute has maintained the burial grounds of Canada’s fallen soldiers at the National Military Cemetery Beechwood in Ottawa.
Tools for the Trade are all at Congress 2012
Congress 2012 will take place Jan. 9, 10, 11 and 12.
Association News
Waterloo Chapter announces really big winner
The 2011 Champion Tree Hunt was a tremendous success for the Waterloo Chapter, with 333 entries.
Windsor Chapter presents Awards of Distinction
The Windsor Chapter honoured a number of its professional members with Awards of Distinction.
Since 2008, Ottawa Chapter is a big part of regional cancer foundation
Since 2008, Ottawa Chapter members have stepped up to maintain the Ottawa Cancer Survivors Park.
Have your say at AGM
The Annual General Meeting will take place on Jan. 11, 2012.
Waterloo’s latest greening project creates outdoor classroom
Waterloo-Oxford District Secondary School has a new outdoor classroom thanks to the Waterloo Chapter.
Upper Canada continues beautification award
Bonita Glover of The Garden Network received the Trenton Commercial Beautification Trophy.
In memoriam — Hans J. Schmitz
Hans J. Schmitz, founder and president of Artistic Landscape Designs, passed away on Nov. 17, 2011.
In memoriam — David Stevenson Somerville
David Somerville, passed away on Oct. 25, at the age of 83.
Snow and Ice event returning home
The Snow and Ice Sector Group will hold its annual symposium and trade show on September 20, 2012.
In memoriam — Calvin Chong
Dr. Calvin Chong passed away Nov. 26, after a battle with lymphoma.
Industry News
New accessibility rules in force this January
As of Jan. 1, 2012, all employers in Ontario who provide goods and services must be compliant with the Ontario’s new Accessibility Standard for Customer Service.
WSIB 2012 rates
Ontario’s workplace insurance system is in a transition period.
Urban Tolerant Trees
List of urban-tolerant trees for nurseries now online
A list of 29 alternative trees to white and green ash (Fraxinus americana and F. pennsylvanica) and Norway maple (Acer platanoides) is now featured online.
Annual Report
2011 Annual Report
Landscape Ontario's Annual Report is a summary of association activities for the fiscal year Sept. 1, 2010 to Aug. 31, 2011.
LO Staff Profile
Sarah Willis
As editorial director, Sarah's main responsibility is the production of Landscape Trades.
Underground World
What the experts are saying
By Terry Murphy CLP
The number of gas line hits by landscapers is on the decline, but more significantly, the number of hits due to lack of locates is constant.
Irrigation
Acidify irrigation water for potted nursery crop production
By Dr. Youbin Zheng, Katherine Vinson, and Dr. Mike Dixon
The majority of the Ontario potted nursery crops (perennials, shrubs, and trees) are grown in organic-based growing substrates containing components such as pine bark, peat moss, and other types of composts.
Smart About Salt
Rock salt doesn’t melt anything!
By Bob Hodgins
In my course Smart about Salt Essentials Training I conduct an experiment using a cold plate, where I simulate a frosting situation in the classroom.
Membership
It’s the chicken and egg syndrome
By Helen Hassard
Recently I was in Windsor for that Chapter’s annual Awards of Distinction.
Safety And Training
New year is time to energize yourself
By Sally Harvey CLT, CLP
It is hard to believe that Congress is approaching once again.
Public Relations
Garden of fond memories
By Denis Flanagan CLD
One of our goals in 2012 is to continue to recognize the wonderfully generous contributions that our members make to their local communities.
Executive Desk
Members give back
By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
December is a time for reflection.
President's Message
Closing thoughts
By Tom Intven
This will be my last message to you, as my term as president of Landscape Ontario comes to an end.
Prosperity Partners
Prosperity Partners solves business headaches – from the ground up
By Jacki Hart CLP
Here’s a simple five-point test for you to see if the Prosperity Partners Build Your Prosperity seminar will help reduce stress and headaches at work.
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