June 2014

Previous Issues
President's Message

So you’re leaving? Let’s chat

By Dave Braun
Exit interviews are a good reminder of how important conversations can be.
Member Profile

After injury, Frank DiMarco brings more passion to his company

Landscape Lighting pro knows the true value of loyalty and friendship.
Feature

Growers fighting to survive perfect storm of costs and weather

Price crunch facing Ontario growers.

High school teacher sows seeds of success

By Jake Kurtz
Some insight into the skills training program at Saltfleet District High School.

LO celebrates Smart Irrigation Month

Irrigation Sector Group wants to hear from contractors about efficient irrigation and water use.
Association News

Horticulture and landscape students compete in provincial Skills

Annual Ontario competition held at RIM Park in Waterloo, May 5-7.

Time to enter 2014 Garden Centre Awards

Retail program is open for entry from July 1 to 31.

First Landscape Industry Certified exams of 2014 in August

Landscape Ontario home office will host exams and testing Aug. 12-13.

Pledge sustains industry’s future

Bob and Ruby Allen pledge $10,000 to the Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation.

Chapter continues its Arbor Day tradition

Chapter provided 10 native trees to John William Boich Public School in Burlington, Ont.

Garden Grove contest promotes brand

Company requires you to snap a photograph of a Garden Grove Landscaping vehicle sporting its corporate logo.

Crews return to prepare St. James Park for spring

Volunteers clean up debris that remained after a long winter.

Industry auction in July not to be missed

Attendees can bid on top-quality plant material at below wholesale prices.

Kemptville College receives good news

Apprenticeship and trades programming can continue at the campus.

Vendors prepare early for Expo 2014

Plan to visit Garden & Floral Expo, Oct. 22-23.

LO has full schedule of summer activities

Exciting line-up of events organized by volunteers and chapters.
Volunteer Profile

Doing the right thing and helping others inspires James Solecki

Volunteer efforts help to Solecki connected to the industry.
Industry News

Group wants native maples in Ottawa

Group makes presentation to the National Capital Commission.

Still time to be involved in plastic recycling

Ontario garden centres may become drop-off depots for used garden plastics.
Executive Desk

Race to the bottom vs. selling value and benefit

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
Pricing pressure is real. Too many members are working too hard for too little.
Safety And Training

Now is time to consider apprenticeship

By Sally Harvey CLT, CLP
Apprenticeship training is a great opportunity to educate your employees.
Public Relations

A legend set to retire

By Denis Flanagan CLD
Peter Cantley announced he will retire this year.
Membership

Getting into the swing of things

By Myscha Burton
A full calendar of upcoming summer events are planned in all chapters.
Underground World

The solution to utility locate problems

By Terry Murphy CLP
We have come a long way in establishing this new system of consistent five-day locates.
Prosperity Partners

Managing customer experience, Part 2

By Jacki Hart CLP
Slow down, take a breath and shift your mind from the rough waters.
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