September 2014

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Association News

Members enjoy golf season, while helping charities

Proceeds from many of these association social events are sent to charities of choice.

London Chapter important cog in tree planting project

The London Chapter continues its important role with the Veterans Memorial Parkway Community Program (VMPCP).

Garden Expo is a must-attend for industry professionals

Stay up to date with new and emerging trends in the retail industry this October at Landscape Ontario’s 15th anniversary edition of Garden & Floral Expo.

Plans underway for GreenTrade

Planning is underway for the 22nd edition of the Landscape Ontario Ottawa Chapter’s GreenTrade Expo.

Sheridan Nurseries wins Toronto Chapter baseball title

The Toronto Chapter staged another great baseball tournament that featured great weather, lots of laughter, cheering and fun in the sun.

Pickering Nurseries closes for 2015 season

LO member Pickering Nurseries in Port Hope has announced it will not open for business next year.

In Memorium — Bob McCannell

LO board member, Bob McCannell passed away.

Georgian Lakelands inaugural barbecue a winner

Representatives attended from the Growers, Contractors, and Landscape Designers Sector Groups.

LO projects receive $86,250 in funding

The Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC) board of directors announced the approval of 52 projects totaling over $5 million under Growing Forward 2.

Positive results from GFL content service

Green for Life Communication Packets, launched this spring, is a subscription service to provide members with engaging garden and landscape content.

LO hosts Landscape Industry Certified exams

Candidates, judges and volunteers arrived at the Landscape Ontario home office in Milton on Aug. 12 and 13 to take part in the two-day Landscape Industry Certified test.

Nursery career honoured

Somerville Nurseries of Everett recently hosted a reception to mark the retirement of seedling grower Carl Mansfield.

Start now to enter Awards of Excellence

Why not enter one of your masterpieces into the Awards of Excellence program?

Durham Chapter hosts family event

The annual Durham Chapter Suppliers’ Barbecue was another great success this year.

LO Chapter Challenge

Half-way through Landscape Ontario’s Chapter Challenge, Georgian Lakelands and Windsor are tied for the lead.