April 2016

Previous Issues
President's Message

Positive energy fuels our profession

By Paul Brydges
Several committee projects will help to shape our association in the coming years.
Feature

Green profession delivers wow factor at Canada Blooms

Toronto flower and garden festival celebrates 20 years with a party theme.

Feature garden award winners at Canada Blooms 2016

Garden builders recognized at 20th edition of Canada Blooms.

Team effort required to showcase industry at Canada Blooms

Feature garden made possibly through the collective effort of students, members, sponsors and volunteers.

Mentorship program supporting women on all levels

Pilot project with MicroSkills helps advance women in horticulture through mentorship.
Association News

Grounds management added to popular lecture series

Day of educational sessions held in Mississauga, Ont., Feb. 24.

Road closure at LO Milton office

Bridge construction means association home office only accessible via Steeles Ave. to the north.

In Memoriam — Eva Kraus

Beloved wife of the late Victor Kraus passed away peacefully on Feb. 26.

Seedy Saturday in Milton

Milton hort. society holds new event at LO home office.

Canadale kicks-off spring

Annual Spring Garden Show held Mar.18-20 in St. Thomas, Ont.

Another great day on the slopes

Members enjoy a great day at Osler Bluff Ski Club on Feb. 25.
Member Profile

Sky's the limit for Pro-Land Landscape Construction

A detailed look at the company who won the 2015 Casey van Maris Award.
Scholarship Profile

Denise Hostrawser

Niagara College student is planning a career in arboriculture or the grower sector.
Industry News

LMN and LO empower professionals at Leaders Summit

Retreat style event addressed challenges facing landscape business owners and suggested solutions.

Spread the lawn care message in April

Online toolkit helps green pros spread the word about benefits of healthy turf.

In Memoriam — Phil Goodfellow

Valleybrook Gardens manager passed away after a six-year battle with melanoma.

In memoriam — Charles Vander Kooi

Consultant and presenter made an impact on countless businesses over the course of 25 years.

Oakville requires contractors to obtain a licence

New by-law charges annual fee to contractors of up to $500.

National Landscape Standard is here

Single, authoritative resource for landscape construction projects is now available.

CNLA launches Nursery Worker Manual

Study guide is part of nursery workers certification program.

Ontario woody plants: A designers and growers initiative

By Christopher Clayton OALA, CLD
A collection of information useful to designers and growers in Ontario can benefits all stakeholders.
Executive Desk

Canada Blooms — 20 years of celebrating our profession

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
A look back at the origins of Canada Blooms.
Public Relations

A circle check for your company

By Denis Flanagan CLD
Having these documents handy for potential clients will help you to close the deal.
Underground World

Should landscape contractors do private locates?

By Terry Murphy CLM
A number of training programs are available.
Membership

Help shape the direction of your chapter

By Rachel Cerelli
Not just company owners can volunteer for the association.
Prosperity Partners

Manage outcomes more than people

By Jacki Hart CLM
A look at the leadership style of a successful association.
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