January 2024

Previous Issues
President's Message

Stronger together

By Ed Hansen
Ed Hansen's first message as your new LO president.
Member Profile

Investing in crews makes a leader

By Julia Harmsworth
The first thing you notice when entering Burch Landscape Services’ office in Waterloo, Ont., is a wall of framed certificates.
Feature

Ottawa Chapter's esteemed trade show returns for 2024

By Julia Harmsworth
Eastern Ontario’s premier landscape and construction show is back after a three-year pandemic hiatus.

Remembering Bob Tubby

By Tony DiGiovanni
Robert (Bob) Tubby, a long-time contributor and past president of Landscape Ontario, passed away on Oct. 15, 2023.

Mental health strategies for a happy, healthy 2024

By Julia Harmsworth
Heading into the new year, it’s more important than ever to have a mental health check-in — with ourselves, to see how we’re doing and what we need to address, and with our employees and peers, to understand how we can support them.
Association News

Upper Canada Chapter helps habitats thrive

Landscape Ontario’s Upper Canada Chapter made gains for habitat, green space, and environmental education in Kingston, Ont., in October.

Ed Hansen becomes Landscape Ontario's new president

Ed Hansen, president of Hansen Lawn & Gardens in Ottawa, Ont., is the 32nd member to serve as president of Landscape Ontario as the association embarks on its 51st year.

Meet your new executive board

Landscape Ontario’s Provincial Board of Directors is a committed group of volunteers dedicated to promoting and elevating those in the landscape and horticultural sector and helping to direct the future of association.

Fall dinner unites growers on issues

Ontario nursery growers gathered at Piper’s Heath Golf Club in Milton, Ont. on Nov. 21 for the annual Landscape Ontario Growers’ Group fall dinner meeting.

LO members can save on Lenovo products

In October 2023, the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) and computer maker Lenovo partnered to provide an exclusive benefit for CNLA member businesses and their employees.
Volunteer Profile

Geeking out about the green industry

By Julia Harmsworth
Pam Cook, account manager at Clintar Commercial Outdoor Services in London, Ont., and LO's incoming treasurer, said horticulture has “always danced” in her life.
Scholarship Profile

Saying ‘cut’ to television and ‘action’ to landscaping

Angelica Deveros was awarded a $1,000 Post-Secondary Scholarship from the Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation in 2022.
Awards Profile

Award-winning entrepreneur puts crew members first

By Julia Harmsworth
Sean Christie, owner of Rugged Earth Landscaping in Huntsville, Ont., puts his employees first.
Professional News

Federal government launches new crisis helpline: 9-8-8

Canadians now have access to a three-digit suicide crisis helpline

Vineland releases 2023-2024 Innovation Report

Vineland Research and Innovation Centre recently released its latest report, updates and findings from a number of research projects dedicated to horticultural science and innovation.

GISC 2023 deemed a great success

Landscape Alberta hosted the Green Industry Show and Conference (GISC) in Red Deer, Alta., on Nov. 15 and 16.
Executive Desk

The power of leaning on your peers in challenging times

By Joe Salemi CAE
With tough economic times upon us, including higher interest rates, and business and regulatory challenges, it’s easy to feel down as the weight of these pressures settle on our shoulders.
Membership Message

Save big on vehicles and equipment in 2024

By Evan Dickson
Happy New Year, Landscape Ontario!
Prosperity Partners

The essence of a legacy

By Jacki Hart CLM
Every now and then, I think about how many hours I’ve spent writing business columns and blogs since 2006.
Social Snapshot

Show off your award-winning projects on Instagram

By Charlotte Guena
Here are some tips to help you show off your success on social.
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