March 2024

Previous Issues
President's Message

We are better together

By Ed Hansen
Association president shares a message of inspiration and unity as we embark on the journey toward a stunning spring transformation.
Feature

Utilizing 3D vision for tree nursery caliper measurements

By David Weales (MASc), Cole Tarry (MSc), along with Dr. Medhat Moussa (PhD, PEng)
Measuring tree caliper is a time-consuming process, and for large nurseries with tens or hundreds of thousands of trees, inventory may only be possible once per season or year.

Lessons from a lifelong horticulturist

By Julia Harmsworth
Stanley Roszak is the picture of patience when it comes to designing, planting, weeding and everything in between.

Recruiting the future

By Kali Person
Landscape Ontario and its members are working to draw more young people into the talent pool by engaging them early and often.

Remembering Glenn Peister

A look back at the career and dedication of Landscape Ontario's first volunteer president.

Growing confident leaders

By Karina Sinclair
HR consultant Charolette Cascioli joined the Landscape Ontario Podcast to explore different solutions for meeting the high demand for skilled workers in landscape and horticulture profession.
Special Section

2024 Awards of Excellence winners

See all the winners in the 2024 Landscape Ontario Awards of Excellence program.
Association News

Landscape and horticulture scholarships

Learn more about the financial help available to Ontario landscape and horticulture students through the Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation.

Congress event provides networking opportunities for job seekers

By Julia Harmsworth
Landscape Ontario hosted its first-ever Landscape.jobs Hiring Party on January 11, 2024 at the Toronto Congress Centre in conjunction with the Congress trade show and conference.

Supplier membership discussed at 2024 AGM

Landscape Ontario membership convened for the association’s 51st Annual General Meeting on January 10, 2024.

In Memoriam — Marc Thiebaud

After living with multiple sclerosis for 32 years, Marc Thiebaud passed away peacefully with family by his side on January 2, 2024.

In Memoriam — Don Chase

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Don Chase on January 22, 2024.
Volunteer Profile

Greg Schaafsma enjoys building community gardens

By Julia Harmsworth
Greg Schaafsma loves the outdoors, getting involved in the landscaping community and learning from like-minded people.
Executive Desk

Making it easier to do business in Ontario

By Joe Salemi CAE
Over the last few months, Landscape Ontario’s Provincial Board of Directors and staff have been working hard to drive the association’s strategic priorities forward.
Membership

Welcome Muskoka North Chapter

By Evan Dickson
On Jan. 10, 2024, Landscape Ontario's new Muskoka North chapter was born.
Social Snapshot

Leverage video on your social accounts

By Charlotte Guena
Some tips for creating and sharing video to your various social media accounts.
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