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November 2012
Previous Issues
President's Message
Don’t ignore benefits of vertical
By Phil Charal
Lately I have been faced with the challenge of landscaping some small spaces, particularly balconies and terraces in high-rise condominiums.
Feature
Expo generates positive energy for both attendees and exhibitors
A positive vibe was very evident among both attendees and exhibitors over the two days that Expo 2012 took place at the Toronto Congress Centre.
Attendees enjoy Expo 2012
An informal survey of attendees on the floor at Expo showed a positive response to the event.
Awards honour garden centres and growers
The best of the best were honoured Wednesday morning when Landscape Ontario named the winners of the Awards of Excellence for Garden Centres and Growers at Expo 2012.
Unique dry stone event attracts world’s best to Ontario
By Paul Brydges
The dust has settled from the Stonewurx International Dry Stone Walling Festival — the largest event of its kind.
Inspiring keynote speakers open each day of Congress conference
Excitement is building for Congress 2013.
Association News
LO members celebrate National Tree Day
For the second consecutive year, Landscape Ontario members marked National Tree Day with plantings at provincial schools.
London members continue work on tree planting project
Members of the London Chapter continued their strong support of the Veterans Memorial Parkway tree planting project with 225 more trees going into the ground on Sept. 29.
Durham hosting new horticulture tech program
In September, Durham College began an exciting new horticulture technician program.
Pathway to Perennials raises record amount for cancer fund
For the ninth consecutive year, LO member Pathway to Perennials in Kettleby hosted its annual Art and Jazz Charity Garden Party.
Work of Upper Canada Chapter is rewarded
This past year, 13 members of Landscape Ontario’s Upper Canada Chapter partnered with seven other local businesses to provide a beautiful green space in the back yard of the Joan Scott Developmental Centre.
Volunteer Profile
Volunteering benefits Harry Gelderman
Volunteer work provides many benefits for Harry Gelderman.
Celebrating 40 Years
Landscape Ontario celebrates 40 years - 1999
Growth and change have marked Landscape Ontario’s history, but pride in the association shines throughout. The year 2013 is occasion for special pride, as your association’s 40th year.
Urban Tolerant Trees
Bald cypress is practical choice for urban areas
By Sean Fox
While searching for a tree species that is suitable for withstanding the stresses of urban environments in Ontario, the swamps of Louisiana would not often be the first location to look.
Industry News
Greenhouse conference features Anna Ball
The 33rd annual Canadian Greenhouse Conference, held Oct. 3-4 at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, featured two days of education sessions and a trade show with over 300 booths.
Vineland receives $50,000 to help growers
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre has received $50,000 to assist the Canadian Ornamental Horticulture Alliance in developing an innovation strategy for its members in the flowers, nursery and landscape sectors.
OMAFRA Turfgrass
OMAFRA turfgrass report 2012
By Pam Charbonneau
You would have to have been living under a cabbage leaf to not know that the summer of 2012 was warmer and drier than normal
Public Relations
It’s no longer kids’ play
By Denis Flanagan CLD
Volunteers recently completed yet another school greening project in the Waterloo area.
Safety And Training
Apprenticeship, development, safety
By Sally Harvey CLT, CLP
Apprenticeship is a gift to employers and employees.
Membership
Chapter meeting season begins with a boom!
By Helen Hassard
Maybe it’s because the NHL lockout left us all short on entertainment, or maybe the boards have just been bang-on with selections of topics this year.
Executive Desk
Infected by goodwill
By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
At the risk of repetition, I just want to shout out again that Landscape Ontario members, friends and staff are inspirational and amazing.
Contractors’ Column
Use all your senses when up-selling clients
By Arthur Skolnik
The first step in every project is speaking with the client.
Prosperity Partners
Connecting the dots
By Jack Hart CLP
LO's Prosperity Partners program helps to connect members with each other.
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