November 2025

Previous Issues
President's Message

United in purpose and passion

By Ed Hansen
Dream big in 2026 and whatever your vision, let’s work together to make it happen.
Association News

Why you should join the Trees for Life challenge

By Jeff Olsen
Each LO Chapter has opportunities to join or lead a local planting initiative with up to $10,000 in funding available from Trees for Life.

Ontario announces funding to support training of skilled landscape and horticulture professionals

Government investing $3 million in Landscape Ontario's GROW and Apprenticeship Programs to address the skilled labour gap.

In memoriam — Lex Kraft

Lex Kraft passed away on Aug. 21. He was 91.

Elevate your skills and knowledge this winter

Annual educational opportunities for landscape professionals to upgrade their skills and build their network before spring.

In Memoriam — Leno Valentino Mori

Leno Valentino Mori quietly took his leave after an arduous illness on Oct. 10, 2025.
New Members

New members November 2025

Landscape Ontario welcomes our newest members.
Volunteer Profile

Waterloo Chapter volunteer is all about sharing

By Julia Harmsworth
Rob Tester has served on the Waterloo Chapter Board for over 20 years in the roles of treasurer, president and now past president.
Grow Success Story

Royon Bagnaut finds a second career in landscape horticulture

Just trying to keep busy when the pandemic hit became a turning point for Bagnaut's career.
Member Profile

In pursuit of the exceptional

By Julia Harmsworth
Burlington-based landscape architecture firm has graduated to massive projects — university campuses, elite backyards and multimillion-dollar parks.
Feature

Landscape Ontario Congress 2026

Canada's Largest Green Industry Trade Show and Conference returns to the Toronto Congress Centre, Jan. 6-8, 2026.
Professional News

WSIB reduces average premium rate for Ontario businesses

Average premium rate reduced for the seventh time in the last 10 years.
Executive Desk

Our connections build a thriving community

By Joe Salemi CAE
Building a stronger future for the profession is easier to achieve through strategic alliances and partnerships.
Membership

Georgian Lakelands Chapter: Connecting professionals in Ontario’s playground

By Robert Ellidge
Chapter volunteers continue to focus on serving members through innovation and community spirit.
The Ground Up

SOPs are the secret weapon you’re ignoring

By Glenn Curtis
Most landscape companies don’t fail because of a bad year. They fail because they scale chaos. Systems are what separate stress from success.
Social Snapshot

Make your VIP code work for you at Congress

By Christine Javier
Increase foot traffic to your booth and build a buzz leading up to your participation at Congress by using a very powerful marketing tool.
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