October 2019

Previous Issues
President's Message

The feeling you get when you buy something new

By Warren Patterson
LO's newly-renovated building is the start of a new journey toward even greater things.
Member Profile

Member Profile Beaver Valley Stone

By Jordan Whitehouse
Family values and forward-thinking have been keys to success for 30 years.
Feature

Professional development gets a boost with opening of brand new facility

Landscape Ontario's brand new training and education centre in ready to host over 125 training courses this fall and winter.
Association News

J.C. Bakker hosts successful Industry Auction

Over 200 skids of donated plant material help to raise money for sector initiatives, research and scholarships.

2019 Growers Awards of Excellence winners

Congratulations to winners of the best grown nursery stock in Ontario.

Golf tournament raises $80,000 for tree planting campaign

Third annual event held a Port Hope Golf and Country Club.

Register now for Congress 2020 and save

Early bird discounts available until Dec. 13, 2019.

Solty Garden Centre to cease normal business operation

Cookstown, Ont. business to close after 68 successful years.

Landscape Ontario receives funds to help improve soil quality

Government announces $240,000 in funding to various groups.

London Chapter golf tournament finds success on an unlucky day

14th annual fundraising event had over 120 golfers.

Ottawa Chapter raises $10,000 to support youth

Proceeds from annual golf tournament presented at youth services AGM.

Landscape Ontario open house Oct. 23

Newly-renovated Milton facility to host grand opening celebration Oct. 23.

In Memoriam - Luigi Pignatelli

One of the founders of Tree Valley Garden Centre in Stouffville, Ont., passed away peacefully on Sept. 8, 2019.

Pay your 2020 membership dues

Dues can paid easily via one of three methods.

In Memoriam - Bob Wilton

Robert Charles Wilton, founder of Clintar Landscape Management and long-time industry supporter and volunteer, passed away Sept. 7, 2019.
Professional News

Ontario Landscape Tree Planting Guide now available

Free document is the most comprehensive guide ever developed.

SynLawn Canada offering two post-secondary scholarships

Applications must be received by Nov. 15, 2019.

David McIssac appointed to lead Toronto Botanical Garden into expansion

New CEO has been Interim CAO for the past five months.

The Liberation75 Commemorative Planting Campaign

Limited edition tulip available for sale to honour the service of 1.1 million Canadians.

National Strategy for Women in Trades Developed by 2020

Task force to present findings at National Apprenticeship Conference in May.

Inaugural garden centre summit a success

Organizers already seeking locations for 2020 event.
Executive Desk

Box tree moth is the new pest in town

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
Your help is needed to control this serious pest.
Public Relations

Autumn activities

By Denis Flanagan CLD
Just like gardeners, your association has a to do list each wall.
Membership

We’re improving, and so should you

By Myscha Stafford
Opportunities to improve business skills, knowledge and to extend your network are happening now.
Slip And Fall

When it comes to winter maintenance, there are no shortcuts

By Taylor Casement
What does the law say about well-worn paths that are not part of your maintenance contract?
Propsperity Partners

Invest in employees’ futures

By Jacki Hart CLM
A key part of the answer to bridging the engagement gap.
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