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August 2013
Previous Issues
President's Message
Proper training improves bottom line
By Phil Charal
The On the Job Training (OJT) program through Landscape Ontario teaches quality and efficiency.
Member Profile
Snips Landscape passionately promotes green roofs
Four women operate the 30-year old company with passion, knowledge and determination.
Richmond Nursery diverts horticultural plastic from landfills
By Martha Walsh
Ottawa-area nursery has become the area’s only full-circle plastic pot recycling depot.
Feature
Exciting changes coming to Canada Blooms in 2014
New co-chair sees a real renaissance coming to the festival.
Association News
Landscapes of Excellence Tour wows visitors in London
Six local members get opportunity to showcase their work.
LO members save on telecom costs
Service offered by endorsed supplier Schooley Mitchell Telecom Consultants
Upper Canada Chapter greening Kingston school
John Graves Simcoe Public School to receive $10,000 worth of plants from Sheridan Nurseries and $10,000 worth of rubber products from an Ontario Tire Stewardship company.
Awards entries due: It’s time to show off
Entries for member-only awards program accepted until Oct. 1.
Candidates deal with extreme weather at latest exam day
47 candidates, volunteer judges and officials attended the event at the Landscape Ontario home office in Milton.
Connon Nurseries NVK donates trees
Member supported recent Burlington Arbor Day celebration.
Make plans for Expo 2013
Registration information polybagged with this issue.
Snowposium is the place to learn about snow and ice
Conference and expo to be held Sept. 19 at the Landscape Ontario home office site in Milton.
Member helps to welcome leaders at annual conference
Mori Gardens and Mori Nurseries add beautiful gardens for delegates to enjoy.
Glam Tour receives rave reviews
First-ever event included gardens created by Landscape Ontario members in Hanover and Georgian Bay area.
LO welcomes new Hardscaping Committee
Education a key component to committee's mandate.
Correction for July 2013
Bob Allen became involved with the Farm Safety Association in 1984.
Chapter Of The Month
London Chapter earned long list of achievements
Garden tour and Veterans Memorial Parkway are just two projects the chapter is involved with.
Industry News
National Tree Day is Sept. 25
Most events have taken place at schools.
Work to reduce horticultural plastic beginning to pay off
Last year, 50 gardens centres across Canada collected over 90,000 lbs. of material.
WSIB 2014 Premium Rates stay the same
2014 rates may be viewed online.
Emerald ash borer confirmed in Kawartha Lakes
Pest discovered in Fenelon Falls.
Panel investigating minimum wage
Advisory panel to give advice on the province’s minimum wage.
Executive Desk
Canada Blooms communicates your talent and creativity
By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
Are you interested in showcasing your talent and passion at Canada Blooms?
Underground World
Dig Safe Fall Expo scheduled at Landscape Ontario
By Terry Murphy CLP
First-ever Fall event scheduled for Sept. 12 at the Landscape Ontario home office site in Milton.
Public Relations
Summer tours
By Denis Flanagan CLD
LO member projects were highlighted on a few garden tours this summer.
Membership
Endorsed suppliers don’t scam
By Helen Hassard
Companies are approaching members saying they are contacting you on behalf of Landscape Ontario.
Prosperity Partners
Think about your future in your business
By Jacki Hart CLP
Most entrepreneurs are juggling the day-to-day challenges of their business, leaving no time for planning an exit strategy.
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