October 2016

Previous Issues
President's Message

Keep learning to stay in the game

By Paul Brydges
Contractors must contend with bylaws that vary from one town to the next.
Member Profile

Living the dream in Quinte West

By Robert Ellidge
Daniel Button and Brent Tripp of Signature Landscape Concepts of Belleville, Ont., are happy business owners.
Quinte Botanical Gardens Breaks Ground

Quinte Botanical Gardens breaks ground

By Rob Ellidge
Six-acre site to feature a collection of 28 individually-designed gardens in Frankfort, Ont.
Association News

Dutchmaster Nurseries hosts Growers’ Industry Auction

Annual event enjoys good weather for 38th edition.

OHTF scholarships presented at Cuddy Gardens

Event gives students a peak at amazing gardens that become a big part of their college experience.

Course offerings available from Landscape Ontario

Association releases 2016-2017 seminar guide with offseason training opportunities for landscape pros.

Wright Landscape celebrates anniversary

Bloomingdale, Ont., business was founded 50 years ago by the late John and Ruth Wright.

Chapter hosts fun-filled Chicken Roast

Over 200 people attend annual family event hosted by Ferrell Builders' Supply in Hamilton, Ont.

Members putt at Blue Mountain

Fun-filled day made possible by sponsors and volunteers.
Letter To The Editor

Letter to the Editor October 2016

By Ken Jewett
A discussion on seed zones and the planting of native trees.
Industry News

Gardening personality Esmonde-White dies

Long-time television and radio host passed away at the age of 96.

Provinces agree to boost CPP

Changes mark the first significant increase to CPP benefits since the program’s creation in 1965,

Garden Expo education moves to Congress 2017

Tom Shay to headline new Garden Centre Symposium event in January.

Minimum wage increases

New rate of $11.40 as of Oct. 1, 2016.

MOL targets Repeat Offenders and Chemical handling

Inspections to look closely at handling of chemicals in the workplace.

Website promotes benefits of smart watering

watersmartirrigationprofessional.ca is aimed at educating property owners
Executive Desk

Values that connect generations

By Tony DiGiovanni
Family businesses allow the values of one generation to be passed down to the next.
Public Relations

Food, glorious food

By Denis Flanagan
Our green professions are well-positioned to be a major link in this blossoming food chain.
Membership

Your fall membership checklist

By Myscha Burton
Get the most out of your membership.
Apprenticeship

Join the apprenticeship training movement

By J. Alex Gibson
The top five reasons to register an apprentice today.
Underground World

Believe it, or not!

By Terry Murphy
Interpreting statistical data from a 2015 industry report.
Prosperity Partners

A glance at the horizon

By Jacki Hart CLM
It's time to start looking at a succession plan.
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