July 2021

Previous Issues
President's Message

Adapt, and roll with it

By Dave Wright
We are almost through the first 100 hectic days of the season.
Member Profile

Strong culture produces incredible results

By Chris Occhiuzzi
This year’s Landscape Ontario Awards of Excellence were amazingly fruitful for Rockscape.
Feature

Toronto Chapter Bursary supports worthy community projects

By Taniya Spolia
Toronto Chapter of Landscape Ontario provides helps foster the growth of small community-based green projects.

Mandating COVID-19 vaccines in the workplace

By Sébastien Huard and Alanna Twohey
A look at whether employers can require their employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

2021 Trial Gardens

New plants on display at Landscape Ontario August 12.

GROW Program continues for 2021-2022

Program provides specialized training to the sector’s workers and firms.
Special Section

2022 Member Benefits

Just a few of the many reasons why you should continue to be a member of Landscape Ontario.
Association News

Awards of Excellence has a category for any project

Online entry now open to LO members.

Shane Jones recognized with national award

Jones has been a driving force at Durham College.

In Memoriam — Bill Putzer

Bill Putzer passed away on May 26, 2021 at the age of 63.

Live Congress trade show to return in 2022

Congress Redefined is scheduled for January 11-13, 2022 at the Toronto Congress Centre.

In Memoriam — Stan Gorczyca

Stan Gorczyca, owner of Tidy Garden Landscaping in Mississauga, Ont., passed away peacefully at the age of 63.

Master water features with Randy Tumber

The Water Feature Master Class is a series of four pre-recorded YouTube videos.

Snowposium goes virtual this September

Annual snow and ice conference will return in a virtual format Sept. 16, 2021.

GMC provides new vehicle for tree planting campaign

Horsepower added to Highway of Heroes Living Tribute’s campaign.
New Members

New Members July 2021

Landscape Ontario welcomes 168 new members this month.
Scholarship Profile

Chadwick Lewis takes advantage of a great opportunity

Recent horticulture industries graduate from Algonquin College never grew up thinking he’d have a green career.
Volunteer Profile

Lorne Haveruk on the importance of always giving 120 per cent

A trip to Palm Springs, California completely changed the trajectory of Lorne Haveruk’s life.
Professional News

Canada Blooms celebrates 25th anniversary with a special-edition magazine

Digital edition magazine released this spring.

USDA closes border to boxwood shipments from Canada

Restrictions in place to prevent introduction of box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis) into the United States.

Box Tree Moth Best Management Practices for Growers

Download the latest Box Tree Moth Best Management Practices developed by CNLA, LO, OMAFRA and the University of Guelph.

Vineland releases Aurora Borealis rose

Latest addition to 49th Parallel Collection is now widely available at garden centres across Canada.

Boost your bottom line while keeping your team safe

By Rod Cook
WSIB gave back over $3.2 million in rebates this quarter through the Health and Safety Excellence program.

Ontario makes it easier to report polluters

New online tool allows public to report incidents of pollution in real-time from a smartphone.

In Memoriam — James St. Marie

James Anthony St. Marie passed away peacefully in Burlington, Ont., on March 24, 2021 at the age of 91.

In Memoriam — Cornelia Hahn Oberlander

Canadian landscape architect Cornelia Hahn Oberlander passed away May 22, 2021. She was 99 years-old.
Executive Desk

Memories of Bill Putzer

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
Bill was the owner of M. Putzer Nursery, a well-respected supplier of top quality plants to the landscape profession.
Membership

From the comfort zone to the growth zone

By Joe Salemi CAE
Deciding to step outside your comfort zone is difficult, but when you do, it is when you enter the growth zone.
Underground World

Underground results for 2020 are good and bad

By Terry Murphy CLM
Figures for the landscaping sector are up 12.4 per cent and a whopping 30.5 per cent for the fencing sector.
Prosperity Partners

Thank you Landscape Ontario!

By Jack Hart CLM
We have an amazing community for mutual benefit and improvement — we are a “Landscape Nation.”
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