June 2019

Previous Issues
President's Message

Watch out for ice bergs, reopening of LO office and a few other tidbits

By Warren Patterson
The weather this spring is nothing to joke about.
Member Profile

Discipline feels good

By Jordan Whitehouse
Adapting to a meet the needs of independent garden centres.
Feature

2019 Skills Ontario competition

Over 40 students from across the province show off their talent and skill.
Association News

Ferris demo day in Milton

Dealers and customers get a chance to test drive new units.

In Memoriam-David Gaze

David Gaze, owner of David Gaze Landscape Landscaping in Burlington, Ont., passed away May 13, 2019.

Enter the 2019 Landscape Ontario Awards of Excellence program

Annual program recognizes the exceptional work of members across the province.

Sheridan Nurseries named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 2019

Company reduces water usage and re-uses plastic pots.

Become a garden builder at Canada Blooms 2020

Promote your skills, talent, and creativity at popular flower and garden festival.

Green Streets Challenges 2019

Communities across Ontario to promote the benefits of outdoor play.

New event for contractors to get together and talk shop

Oriole Landscaping to host event July 11.
Letter To The Editor

Letter to the Editor June 2019

By Mark Cullen
Mark Cullen says thanks for report on tree planting campaign.
Scholarship Profile

Tristan Collins learns in-school and on-the-job while working toward his goal

Apprentice receives support in many different forms.
Volunteer Profile

Beth Edney: In love with plants — and volunteering

Show Committee volunteer, Beth Edney talks about her involvement and vision.
Professional News

Tribute planting season opens

First tree planting of the season held in Colborne, Ont.

Grower of the Year Awards for 2020 open for entries

Entries are now open for the international competition of growers.

Young workers at higher risk of injury

Province-wide blitz on until Aug. 30.

Maple Leaves Forever appoints new Executive Director

Organization supports planting of native Canadian maples.

Learn about changes to WSIB rate framework

Get familiar with changes coming Jan. 1, 2020.

Garden Centres Canada Summit coming this July

Inaugural event includes industry experts, tours and networking, July 10-11.
Executive Desk

Reflections

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
Funerals and retirements are a time for reflection.
Public Relations

Another successful tree planting

By Denis Flanagan CLD
Not even bad weather can stop an army of dedicated volunteers.
Membership

The not-so-seasonal career

By Myscha Stafford
Simple strategies to help improve employee retention.
Underground World

Milton mayor hoists the Dig Safe flag

By Terry Murphy, CLM
Event helps to promote Dig Safe Month for 2019.
Prosperity Partners

Your business needs your work — even in June

By Jacki Hart CLM
Knowing your business well can help to easily identify when things start to go wrong.
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