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June 2016
Previous Issues
President's Message
Co-opetition: Cooperation among aligned professionals
By Paul Brydges
Today, sharing virtually all aspects of our business with colleagues is the norm.
Member Profile
The Garden Girls working in all the right places
Not your typical landscape maintenance company.
Association News
Volunteers revitalize St. James Park
Fourth annual spring clean-up took place April 23 in Toronto, Ont.
Committee told all lighting installations require permit
Lighting installers should be aware of five key issues required by the ESA when installing outdoor lighting.
Garden centre awards program to open July 1
Annual competition recognizes innovative marketing efforts of retailers.
Windermere to celebrate 40 years in business
Owners Richard and Colleen Emmons will be holding a BBQ luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Sipkens inspires a new generation
Event offered young gardeners various stations to learn and create.
Dutchmaster to host Industry Auction Sept. 16
Annual Growers Group event to be hosted by Pickering, Ont., nursery.
Windsor Chapter remembers industry pioneer
Tree dedicated to honour industry pioneer, Fred Evers.
OHTF scholarship deadline June 30
Over $50,000 available to high school and post-secondary students across the province.
Industry News
Students put skills to the test
Two-day post-secondary landscape construction competition had six colleges compete.
Loyalist College launches apprenticeship program
Program will be a boost to the green profession.
New program at Algonquin College in January with space for 20 apprentices
College has been approved by MTCU.
Jackson Pond Management acquires Clearwater Ponds
Both companies have been industry leaders since 2002.
Arbortech Joins Davey Tree
Both companies are strongly committed to safety, training and a superior client experience.
Watch out for ticks this season
Reported case of ticks and Lyme disease on the rise.
Saturday certification day
Change made to better accommodate candidates’ busy work schedules.
Retail test coming to Georgetown
Test to take place at Sheridan Nurseries, August 8-9.
In Memoriam - Gerald George Englar
Landscape Architect passed away at age 80.
Feedback needed on Ontario woody plants
New initiative by LO designers and growers aims to collect information on all woody plants grown in Ontario.
New support staff available to assist with apprenticeship process
Expanded efforts educate business owners and workers on the many benefits available.
Executive Desk
Why members belong to our association
By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
Our membership team asked 30 members why they are part of the LO community.
Public Relations
From panda-mania to peat moss
By Denis Flanagan CLD
Some recent events provided opportunities to promote the horticulture industry.
Membership
New membership growth challenge realized
By Myscha Burton
Association increases membership by 10 per cent.
Underground World
Utility hits and locate requests increase in 2015
By Terry Murphy CLM
Each year, damages resulting from insufficient or poor excavation practices account for 33 per cent of utility hits.
Prosperity Partners
Keep it simple, keep calm and carry on
By Jacki Hart CLM
Managing a change from something simple to something complex or complicated is very tough.
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