March 2017

Previous Issues
President's Message

The power of collaboration

By Paul Brydges
An update from the recent CNLA national meetings in Toronto.
Feature

GreenTrade Expo connects the landscape profession

By Robert Ellidge
24th edition of Ottawa Chapter show gathers green professionals in Eastern Ontario.

Night frost

By John Moons
A look at this early spring phenomenon and solutions on how to minimize damage.

The facts on Canada Blooms

Annual Toronto flower and garden festival to have more seminars, a new workshop area and pop-up workshops.
Association News

Latest technologies and techniques for growers

Growers Short Course provides a wealth of information to help improve production and efficiency.

Conference reflects growth in lighting sector

Capacity crowd of lighting contractors enjoy a full-day of education and networking.

Get ready for spring

Chapter event to take place March 28 at the Ancaster Fairgrounds.

In Memoriam — Paul Grobe

Founding Waterloo Chapter member passed away Feb. 17.

Impressive skills at annual squash tournament

By Dan Clost
Upper Canada Chapter holds sixth annual, fun, sporting event.

Video library promotes rain gardens

Seven-part video series narrated by Canada's Gardener, Mark Cullen.

Kevin Forestell recognized by Fanshawe college

LO member receives 2016 Create Arts and Design Award.

Two Chapters meet at GreenTrade Expo

Golden Horseshoe Chapter reps learn about event management at successful Ottawa show.
Industry News

Ministry campaign educates homeowners

Public awareness campaign provides tips for hiring a contractor.

Working At Heights training deadline April 1

Training is valid for three years once successfully completed.

SIMA coming to Montreal

Annual snow and ice conference to run June 20-23.

Money available to help employees learn new skills

Canada Ontario Job Grant (COJG) provides up to $10,000 per employee for training.
Executive Desk

Building trust in a profession

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
A formula by Stephen Covey helps to define the purpose of Landscape Ontario.
Public Relations

Happy 150th birthday Canada

By Denis Flanagan CLD
Horticultural profession has many events to celebrate significant milestone.
Membership

Stay safe this March

By Myscha Burton
Some LO members share their tips on road safety.
Underground World

2017 Symposium a tremendous success

By Terry Murphy CLM
Two-day event for damage prevention industry held in Niagara Falls.
Prosperity Partners

Change where it’s needed most

By Jacki Hart CLM
Some takeaways from this year's LMN Leaders' Summit.
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