Landscape Ontario Magazine - Landscape Ontario

August 2012

Previous Issues

President's Message

Some positive news about turf

By Phil Charal

For some time we have been reading about grass being out of fashion.

Member Profile

Pat Lamanna sees generous industry service as opportunity

When you speak to Pat Lamanna about success in business, it always comes around to having the ability to recognize an opportunity.

Feature

Expo announces line-up

It’s hard to believe that the fall trade show Expo, is right around the corner.

Auction displays the pride of growers

Over 200 growers, buyers, donors and many others came together on July 19 to help raise money for horticultural research and scholarships.

Association News

London Chapter members showcase their talent in garden tour

For the fourth consecutive year, members of the London Chapter invited the public to see first-hand what a professionally designed and installed garden looks like.

Planters part of Yonge Street event

For four weeks in August and September, a section of Ontario’s most famous street will feature 235 planters, many created by members of Landscape Ontario.

M&S Architectural ensures clean water in Nicaragua

Mike Beadle of M&S Architectural in Gilford, just south of Barrie, has worked in Nicaragua leading a water filtration project.

Upper Canada Stone Company big supporter of KidSport

Upper Canada Stone Company in Shanty Bay, near Barrie, has been involved with KidSport Ontario for many years now.

Petrie’s help list is long

When the call went out to members who are involved with community events, Petrie’s Quality Soil in Oakville responded with a list of over 60 events and organizations.

Upper Canada apprentices

An apprenticeship program through Loyalist College had some major influence through the Upper Canada Chapter.

Sheridan Nurseries supports large and small campaigns

When it comes to supporting community project, Sheridan Nurseries supports hundreds of small donations each year.

Snow and ice symposium returns to LO home office

LO’s Snow and Ice Conference and Expo is returning to Landscape Ontario’s home office in Milton on Sept. 20.

New savings program for members

The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association has announced that Schooley Mitchell Telecom Consultants is part of the member benefit program.

Trial gardens open house on Aug. 17

An opportunity to view first-hand some of the latest plants and how they fare under local conditions is available to horticultural professionals on Aug. 17.

Business improvement opportunity hosted by Wentworth Landscape Group

The first day will review Wentworth’s corporate systems and processes.

Market your company online with Landscape Ontario

As an active member of Landscape Ontario, you can create a free online profile on the popular Green for Life website at landscapeontario.com.

Members needed to take part in National Tree Day

Landscape Ontario is encouraging members to work with their local schools to promote National Tree Day on Sept. 26.

LO looking at pilot group insurance program

Landscape Ontario is investigating the the possibility of developing its own group insurance program.

Volunteer Profile

Tony Lombardi gains knowledge through volunteering

Choosing Tony Lombardi CLD, CLP as a subject for Landscape Ontario magazine’s volunteer profile was an easy one.

Urban Tolerant Trees

Oaks offer great variety for urban areas

By Sean Fox

The oaks (Quercus spp.) are a large genus with nearly 600 species known worldwide.

Industry News

Emerald ash borer confirmed in Bruce County

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed in early July the presence of the emerald ash borer in Bruce County.

Other EAB news

A biologist says the City of Ottawa might have inadvertently created a major environmental problem dealing with the emerald ash borer.

Recycling program sees 40 per cent increase

Nearly 100,000 lbs. of garden plastic was collected in the National Plastics Recycling Event held from June 22 to July 1.

Long-term forecast shows drought continuing

The landscape industry is experiencing one of the worst summers of drought in history.

Oakville asks for government help

The Town of Oakville is calling on the federal and provincial governments to step up and join the fight against the emerald ash borer.

WSIB receives independent review

"There are tough decisions to be made not the least of which is a decision about our insurance premium for employers for the next few years."

LO promoting World Garden Event

Landscape Ontario is a driving force behind the Niagara World Garden Event in 2017.

Fleet rated insurance requires qualification

By Sabrina Granese

Due to some confusion as to what constitutes an automobile fleet, the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) has outlined the qualifying criteria.

Fears expressed about cuts to AgriStability

Concern is being raised over the federal government looking at significant cuts to a key program for growers, AgriStability.

Dry stone festival offers special day for students

The Stonewurx International Dry Stone Walling Festival will celebrate the ancient craft of dry stone walling from Sept. 28 to 30 in Hanover.

WSIB campaign informs construction employers

The new law is effective January 1, 2013.

IPPS tours Ottawa

The International Plant Propagator’s Society area meeting and tour took place in Ottawa on July 25 and 26.

Underground World

Bill 8 officially becomes law

By Terry Murphy CLP

It is expected that it will be in effect within the next 12 months.

Public Relations

Retailers of distinction

By Denis Flanagan CLD

I’m sure your local paper is full of advertisements for some garden centres offering “Inventory Clearout,” or “End of Season Sale.”

Executive Desk

Something magical about the dry stone walling

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT

I received an email from Dean McLellan of Highland Masonry about a project with which he was involved in the U.K.

Membership

Membership renewals

By Helen Hassard

I don’t know about everyone else, but this has been one busy summer.

Prosperity Partners

The work/life balance

By Jacki Hart CLP

August 2012

Some positive news about turf

For some time we have been reading about grass being out of fashion.

Pat Lamanna sees generous industry service as opportunity

When you speak to Pat Lamanna about success in business, it always comes around to having the ability to recognize an opportunity.

Expo announces line-up

It’s hard to believe that the fall trade show Expo, is right around the corner.

Auction displays the pride of growers

Over 200 growers, buyers, donors and many others came together on July 19 to help raise money for horticultural research and scholarships.

London Chapter members showcase their talent in garden tour

For the fourth consecutive year, members of the London Chapter invited the public to see first-hand what a professionally designed and installed garden looks like.

Planters part of Yonge Street event

For four weeks in August and September, a section of Ontario’s most famous street will feature 235 planters, many created by members of Landscape Ontario.

M&S Architectural ensures clean water in Nicaragua

Mike Beadle of M&S Architectural in Gilford, just south of Barrie, has worked in Nicaragua leading a water filtration project.

Upper Canada Stone Company big supporter of KidSport

Upper Canada Stone Company in Shanty Bay, near Barrie, has been involved with KidSport Ontario for many years now.

Petrie’s help list is long

When the call went out to members who are involved with community events, Petrie’s Quality Soil in Oakville responded with a list of over 60 events and organizations.

Upper Canada apprentices

An apprenticeship program through Loyalist College had some major influence through the Upper Canada Chapter.

Sheridan Nurseries supports large and small campaigns

When it comes to supporting community project, Sheridan Nurseries supports hundreds of small donations each year.

Snow and ice symposium returns to LO home office

LO’s Snow and Ice Conference and Expo is returning to Landscape Ontario’s home office in Milton on Sept. 20.

New savings program for members

The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association has announced that Schooley Mitchell Telecom Consultants is part of the member benefit program.

Trial gardens open house on Aug. 17

An opportunity to view first-hand some of the latest plants and how they fare under local conditions is available to horticultural professionals on Aug. 17.

Business improvement opportunity hosted by Wentworth Landscape Group

The first day will review Wentworth’s corporate systems and processes.

Market your company online with Landscape Ontario

As an active member of Landscape Ontario, you can create a free online profile on the popular Green for Life website at landscapeontario.com.

Members needed to take part in National Tree Day

Landscape Ontario is encouraging members to work with their local schools to promote National Tree Day on Sept. 26.

LO looking at pilot group insurance program

Landscape Ontario is investigating the the possibility of developing its own group insurance program.

Tony Lombardi gains knowledge through volunteering

Choosing Tony Lombardi CLD, CLP as a subject for Landscape Ontario magazine’s volunteer profile was an easy one.

Oaks offer great variety for urban areas

The oaks (Quercus spp.) are a large genus with nearly 600 species known worldwide.

Emerald ash borer confirmed in Bruce County

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed in early July the presence of the emerald ash borer in Bruce County.

Other EAB news

A biologist says the City of Ottawa might have inadvertently created a major environmental problem dealing with the emerald ash borer.

Recycling program sees 40 per cent increase

Nearly 100,000 lbs. of garden plastic was collected in the National Plastics Recycling Event held from June 22 to July 1.

Long-term forecast shows drought continuing

The landscape industry is experiencing one of the worst summers of drought in history.

Oakville asks for government help

The Town of Oakville is calling on the federal and provincial governments to step up and join the fight against the emerald ash borer.

WSIB receives independent review

"There are tough decisions to be made not the least of which is a decision about our insurance premium for employers for the next few years."

LO promoting World Garden Event

Landscape Ontario is a driving force behind the Niagara World Garden Event in 2017.

Fleet rated insurance requires qualification

Due to some confusion as to what constitutes an automobile fleet, the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) has outlined the qualifying criteria.

Fears expressed about cuts to AgriStability

Concern is being raised over the federal government looking at significant cuts to a key program for growers, AgriStability.

Dry stone festival offers special day for students

The Stonewurx International Dry Stone Walling Festival will celebrate the ancient craft of dry stone walling from Sept. 28 to 30 in Hanover.

WSIB campaign informs construction employers

The new law is effective January 1, 2013.

IPPS tours Ottawa

The International Plant Propagator’s Society area meeting and tour took place in Ottawa on July 25 and 26.

Bill 8 officially becomes law

It is expected that it will be in effect within the next 12 months.

Retailers of distinction

I’m sure your local paper is full of advertisements for some garden centres offering “Inventory Clearout,” or “End of Season Sale.”

Something magical about the dry stone walling

I received an email from Dean McLellan of Highland Masonry about a project with which he was involved in the U.K.

Membership renewals

I don’t know about everyone else, but this has been one busy summer.

The work/life balance

We’ve had many business owners and managers engage in the Prosperity Partners Program searching for a work/life balance.