Landscape Ontario Magazine - Landscape Ontario

May 2015

Previous Issues

President's Message

Celebrating success

By Dave Braun

When was the last time you celebrated a success?

Feature

Scott Duff knows the art of attracting media

In a short period of time, Scott Duff has come from a relative unknown to someone who has achieved one of the highest media profile within the landscape industry.

Ottawa Dream Garden is truly an LO family affair

By Martha Walsh

This project would be the first and largest garden of its kind for the Ottawa Chapter using a collaborative team approach.

Member Profile

Fox Hollow Farms celebrates 40 years with pride

Fox Hollow Farms near Langton is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

Association News

Gear Up for Spring event continues amazing growth

Golden Horseshoe Chapter’s Gear up for Spring Trade Show and Presentation continued its expansion in attractions and attendance.

Thrive announces LO’s Snowposium joins event roster

Each of the featured events brings something different to Thrive.

Upper Canada Chapter transforms hospital entrance

Members of Upper Canada Chapter took the opportunity to give back to their community.

Karl Stensson wins Alumni Award of Excellence

Karl Stensson has been named a winner of The University of Guelph Alumni Association (UGAA) Alumni Awards of Excellence.

Windsor Chapter promotes LO members

Windsor Chapter was one of 260 exhibitors to have space at the Windsor Home and Garden Show.

Letter To The Editor

LO is more than a truck discount

By Dan Legault

I am a first-year member and wanted to drop you a line to share my experience thus far with Landscape Ontario.

Scholarship Profile

Jane Davey: Scholarship helps career change

In 2004, Jane Davey was in the midst of changing careers and entering school to tackle an industry she says that at the time was very new to her.

Industry News

LO member concerned over Lyme disease awareness

LO member Sasha Hunter of Aquascape says most people are unaware of the symptoms of Lyme disease, and most doctors misdiagnose.

Numbers released from foreign workers blitz

Results from the provincial vulnerable and temporary foreign workers blitz, that ran from Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, 2014, have been released by the Ministry of Labour.

Canada Blooms earned great media exposure

According to Canada Blooms, the number of media hits for this year’s event was recorded on 518 media, resulting in more than 162 million media impressions.

Top 10 tips for safe deliveries

If you’re working on a landscaping project for days or weeks, you may face different site-specific hazards each day.

New Niagara Parks graduating class

The Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture held its graduation ceremony on Mar. 28.

Executive Desk

A couple of important issues that may affect you

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT

A number of members have called asking for clarity about the special rules for Landscape Gardeners within the Labour Standards Act (LSA).

Public Relations

Over one-million gardeners inspired

By Denis Flanagan CLD

This past fall and winter season has been incredibly busy for Landscape Ontario staff, members and volunteers.

Membership

Membership appreciation tour 2015

By Myscha Stafford

This prompted LO’s director of public relations Denis Flanagan and I to take a closer look at how many people are coming out to these events.

Underground World

Dig Safe month is a great success

By Terry Murphy CLM

ORCGA dedicates the month of April to marketing underground safety and damage prevention to the public by having key awareness sessions across Ontario.

Prosperity Partners

The rubber hits the road

By Jacki Hart CLM

May 2015

Celebrating success

When was the last time you celebrated a success?

Scott Duff knows the art of attracting media

In a short period of time, Scott Duff has come from a relative unknown to someone who has achieved one of the highest media profile within the landscape industry.

Ottawa Dream Garden is truly an LO family affair

This project would be the first and largest garden of its kind for the Ottawa Chapter using a collaborative team approach.

Fox Hollow Farms celebrates 40 years with pride

Fox Hollow Farms near Langton is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

Gear Up for Spring event continues amazing growth

Golden Horseshoe Chapter’s Gear up for Spring Trade Show and Presentation continued its expansion in attractions and attendance.

Thrive announces LO’s Snowposium joins event roster

Each of the featured events brings something different to Thrive.

Upper Canada Chapter transforms hospital entrance

Members of Upper Canada Chapter took the opportunity to give back to their community.

Karl Stensson wins Alumni Award of Excellence

Karl Stensson has been named a winner of The University of Guelph Alumni Association (UGAA) Alumni Awards of Excellence.

Windsor Chapter promotes LO members

Windsor Chapter was one of 260 exhibitors to have space at the Windsor Home and Garden Show.

LO is more than a truck discount

I am a first-year member and wanted to drop you a line to share my experience thus far with Landscape Ontario.

Jane Davey: Scholarship helps career change

In 2004, Jane Davey was in the midst of changing careers and entering school to tackle an industry she says that at the time was very new to her.

LO member concerned over Lyme disease awareness

LO member Sasha Hunter of Aquascape says most people are unaware of the symptoms of Lyme disease, and most doctors misdiagnose.

Numbers released from foreign workers blitz

Results from the provincial vulnerable and temporary foreign workers blitz, that ran from Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, 2014, have been released by the Ministry of Labour.

Canada Blooms earned great media exposure

According to Canada Blooms, the number of media hits for this year’s event was recorded on 518 media, resulting in more than 162 million media impressions.

Top 10 tips for safe deliveries

If you’re working on a landscaping project for days or weeks, you may face different site-specific hazards each day.

New Niagara Parks graduating class

The Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture held its graduation ceremony on Mar. 28.

A couple of important issues that may affect you

A number of members have called asking for clarity about the special rules for Landscape Gardeners within the Labour Standards Act (LSA).

Over one-million gardeners inspired

This past fall and winter season has been incredibly busy for Landscape Ontario staff, members and volunteers.

Membership appreciation tour 2015

This prompted LO’s director of public relations Denis Flanagan and I to take a closer look at how many people are coming out to these events.

Dig Safe month is a great success

ORCGA dedicates the month of April to marketing underground safety and damage prevention to the public by having key awareness sessions across Ontario.

The rubber hits the road

This month marks the start of the 2015 system test for your business.