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March 2013
Previous Issues
President's Message
It’s time for Canada Blooms
By Phil Charal
Canada’s largest garden and flower festival will embark on its 17th year by celebrating with the theme, The Magic of Spring.
Member Profile
Dunington-Grubb winner began with bike and lawnmower
David Kampen has come a long way from his days when he entered the landscape trade at age 13.
Association News
GreenTrade's 20th anniversary attracts record crowd
By Martha Walsh
A record crowd and a clear winter’s day at the Ernst and Young Centre in Ottawa marked the 20th anniversary celebration of Ottawa Chapter’s GreenTrade Expo 2013.
LO ready to show pride at Canada Blooms
Landscape Ontario will be smack in the middle of things, both literally and figuratively, at this year’s Canada Blooms.
Landscape lighting design was highlight of conference
Now in its fourth year, the success of the Landscape Ontario’s Lighting Conference continued with a full house of more than 100 contractors and suppliers.
Ski day attracts good numbers and biggest snowfall
Skiers taking part in the annual Georgian Lakelands Ski Day were blessed with a fresh snowfall of 20 cm throughout the day on Feb. 8, at Craigleith Ski Club in Collingwood.
LO pioneers featured on website
Throughout Landscape Ontario’s 40th anniversary year, the Landscape Ontario YouTube channel will feature compelling interviews with interesting people who are important icons in LO’s history.
London Chapter unveils new trailer at London Lifestyle Show
The London Chapter proudly launched its new trailer at the London Home Builders Association’s Lifestyles Show, held in late January at the Western Fairgrounds.
GM endorsed supplier program still popular among LO members
The most popular saving opportunity in Landscape Ontario’s Endorsed Supplier Program is offered by General Motors.
Great year for pro development
Participation has been brisk this season at LO’s professional development seminars.
LO Safety Group brings home top marks
Landscape Ontario Safety Group has achieved high marks on the Lost Time Severity Rate Report Card, compared with the rest of the agriculture industry.
Ottawa members help build fundraising home
Ottawa Chapter member Jason Smalley was quick to step forward to be a part of the project in his home city of Ottawa to help raise funds for the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO).
Glam tour set for Georgian and Waterloo
Two Landscape Ontario Chapters are taking part in The Backyard Glam Tour this July.
Growers Short Course keeps members up-to-date
For the second consecutive year, the Landscape Ontario Growers Sector Group staged its annual short course at the Royal Canadian Legion in Guelph.
Volunteer Profile
Jason Wilton provides talent to create certification video
A highly entertaining, educational and professional-grade video is now playing on horttrades.com, thanks to the volunteer efforts of Jason Wilton CLT.
Celebrating 40 Years
Landscape Ontario celebrates 40 years - 2003
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.
Landscape Ontario celebrates 40 years - 2004
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.
Chapter Of The Month
Ottawa Chapter thrives on service
Landscape Ontario’s Ottawa Chapter has always been known for getting results that are disproportionate to its numbers.
Industry News
CNLA honours Canada’s best
Ontario hosted the 10th annual Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) National Awards of Landscape Excellence ceremony at the Hilton Hotel — Fallsview in Niagara Falls on Jan. 30.
Defining overtime and landscape gardeners
Employers of landscape gardeners are exempt from the requirement to pay overtime.
Thomas Equipment announces new dealer
Thomas Equipment has announced the appointment of Ashots Outdoor Power Equipment as a new dealer serving the Mississauga area in Southern Ontario.
Research looks at wildflowers for domestic market
A project underway at the University of Guelph is working towards introducing domestic wildflowers into commercial landscaping applications.
Membership
The importance of chapter relevance
By Helen Hassard
You’ve probably already read an article from myself or someone else at LO about the importance of chapter relevance.
Underground World
Alliance celebrates 10th anniversary
By Terry Murphy CLP
Congratulations to the Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance (ORCGA) for its 10th year in business and all the great work that has been accomplished over that period of time.
Prosperity Partners
An interview with Erin Schuler-Van Gilst
By Jacki Hart CLP
Last month at the Green Trade Expo in Ottawa, I met with Erin Schuler-Van Gilst, owner of Create It! of Williamsburg.
Public Relations
Spring promotions
By Denis Flanagan CLD
Already this year, we have had many requests to be involved in public relations opportunities.
Executive Desk
Coincidences, relevancy and purpose
By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
Coincidences are a pleasant mystery to me. They sometimes feel like spiritual communication.
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