May-June 2026
President's Message
What we heard
When wrote my first column, I asked you to think with me. I meant it literally. Since then, I’ve been on the road. I’ve met
Association News
Landscape Ontario raises the Dig Safe flag
Landscape Ontario staff, industry representatives and local dignitaries braved a cold and wet spring day on Apr. 2, 2026, to officially proclaim the month of
Toronto Chapter awards $16,000 to local projects
Landscape Ontario’s Toronto Chapter recently announced the list of successful initiatives and organizations that will receive funding support under the Chapter’s annual Bursary Program. Since
Plan ahead for winter success at Snowposium 2026
Snowposium, the one-day event for professionals in the snow and ice industry will take place on July 22 at The International Centre in Toronto. Snowposium
Record number of scholarships available until June 30
The Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation (Foundation) recently opened applications and nominations for its 2026 scholarship program. Ontario students, apprentices and program coordinators have until June
New member benefits with Square and Nissan
The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) recently added two new member savings benefits available to members of Landscape Ontario. Square payments and POS A
Durham Chapter announces support for student
Landscape Ontario’s Durham Chapter recently announced the creation of a bursary program to support education, training and workforce development within the landscape horticulture industry. The
Ottawa Chapter hands out 2026 awards
Landscape Ontario’s Ottawa Chapter held its annual Awards of Distinction event on Mar. 3, 2026, to recognize outstanding suppliers, individuals and students with the Chapter.
Feature
Roots in the industry
Emily Keown’s journey to finding her place in the industry Emily Keown’s journey proves the path to success is often a winding one, demanding both
Professional News
Share your expertise at Congress 2027
Do you have insights, strategies or innovations that can elevate the knowledge and skills of landscape contractors, designers and industry professionals? Organizers of the Congress
National grant program launched to address horticultural labour shortage
The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) recently launched a national employee grant program designed to support the attraction and retention of new employees in the
Executive Desk
The work behind the work
How LO is investing in the trades, connecting our communities and fighting for your business I spend a lot of time talking to Landscape Ontario
Membership
Know what to expect with the KSMI Weather App
Landscaping is full of unpredictability, with the weather being a major factor. Imagine checking the weather the night before and seeing clear skies ahead for
The Ground Up
Your labour problem is actually a planning problem
In the landscape profession, labour is often the first thing blamed when production slips. The crew was slow or the foreperson did not lead well
Grow Success Story
From newcomer to employer
A full-circle GROW story Aurelio Teixeira knows what it means to start over. He also knows what it means to come full circle. In 2020,