January 2018

Previous Issues
President's Message

Adapting to change is key to continuing our success

By Warren Patterson, LO President
LO's new president explains why the association is, and will continue to be relevant to members.
Feature

How landscapes can create environmental change

By Cassandra Wiesner, LO Environmental Coordinator
Many landscape horticulture professionals have been practicing Fusion Landscaping principles for years.

Adapting to change is the theme of Warren Patterson’s presidency

Learn about the mandate of LO's 30th elected president.
Association News

Georgian Lakelands Chapter celebrates excellence

Awards were handed out at Casino Rama in Orillia, Ont., on Nov. 30.

Growers to learn about production and marketing

LO's Growers' Sector Group prepares to host annual Short Course on Feb. 7, 2018.

Learn about plants at London Chapter event

London Chapter's Plant Symposium returns Feb. 9, 2018.

Irrigation Conference leaves the Congress nest

This year's event will be held Feb. 2 in Mississauga, Ont.

Educational evening for landscape contractors

Lectures for construction and grounds management professionals planned for Feb. 22, 2018.

Grounds management lecture coming in February

A number of great speakers round out the lineup for this year's event.

In Memoriam Maria Putzer

Maria Putzer passed away peacefully on Nov. 27 with family at her side.

Growers gather to learn about challenges ahead

Impact of minimum wage hike among the many important issues discussed at annual dinner meeting.
Industry News

What you need to know about Bill 148

Answers to frequently asked questions about Bill 148.

Protect workers from occupational cancers

Learn to identify and reduce the risk of carcinogens in the workplace.

In Memoriam John Zimmermann

Well-respected greenhouse propagator and owner of Zimmermann's Garden Centre has passed away.

Give your input to ensure healthy soil in Ontario

Province looks to input from the growing community to provide feedback on draft strategy.
Executive Desk

What employees love and hate about their jobs

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT, LO Executive Director
Anything you can do to give employees some autonomy helps to make them happier.
Public Relations

New member campaign for 2018

By Denis Flanagan CLD
The top-three reasons why companies become members of Landscape Ontario.
Membership

Resolutions for the new year

By Myscha Stafford
Make some promises to improve your business in the new year.
Underground World

Locate timing problems still exist

By Terry Murphy CLM
Proper communication is key to resolving issues.
Prosperity Partners

Where there’s passion, there’s hope… and help

By Jacki Hart CLM
LO member business owners are getting results through participation in the association's Peer to Peer Network.
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