September 2020

Previous Issues
President's Message

Engage your team in a plan for success

By Dave Wright
Inviting your team members to join the strategic planning process can create almost immediate buy-in and positive energy.
Feature

Introducing the new GROW program

By Sally Harvey
New initiative designed to address a critical component of the landscape and horticulture industry’s competitiveness and sustainability.

Landscape Ontario members to give back to frontline workers

Meet three of the finalists in Landscape Ontario's Garden Makeover Appreciation contest.
Association News

Green Cities Foundation provides hope in Hamilton this fall

Members of the landscape community will transform St. Matthew's House in Hamilton this fall.

Awards of Excellence 2021 entries due Oct. 1

Members have until Oct. 1 to enter projects in the Construction, Maintenance, Design, Lighting and Irrigation programs.

Snow and ice pros gather online at virtual event

Annual face-to-face gathering held completely online.

Payments due for 2020-2021 membership

Invoices were sent to all members in mid-August.

Latest plants on display

The annual Trial Garden Open House was expanded to two days this year.

In Memoriam — Charles Egleston

Charles "Chuck" Egleston passed away in his home at the age of 73.

In Memoriam — Edwin 'Bud' Hebel Jr.

Edwin 'Bud" Hebel Jr. passed away June 30, 2020 in his 85th year.

In memoriam — Joe Pepetone

Joe Pepetone passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on February 12, 2020.
Professional News

Ontario government supports Highway of Heroes tree planting

The Ontario government announced $1 million in funding to support the the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign.

Celebrate National Tree Day 2020

National Tree Day is September 23, 2020.

National landscape award winners announced for 2020

Winners of Canada's top landscape projects were announced via an online ceremony on Aug. 12.

ASLA announces Carter-Conneen as new CEO

The American Society of Landscape Architects recently announced Torey Carter-Conneen as its new chief executive officer.

Download the COVID Alert mobile app

App also provides advice on what to do next in the case of a positive test.
Executive Desk

What we can do about insurance going up

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
Tools to help business owners reach out to MPPs to fix the insurance crisis.
Membership

When opportunity presents itself

By Joe Salemi
Being able to see an opportunity when others can’t is part of the pure spirit of being an entrepreneur.
Smart About Salt

Smart About Salt Council supports winter maintenance community

By Lee Gould
An overview of programs available to snow and ice contractors.
Underground World

The importance of safety is on the rise

By Terry Murphy CLM
The total value and importance of safety has increased over the last six months.
Prosperity Partners

Change is always a good thing

By Jacki Hart CLM
What have you changed as a result of the pandemic, that your team and company will keep in place going forward?
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