Garden Centres
Jul 9, 2018
Karl Stensson to retire from Sheridan Nurseries
Strong industry supporter and past-president of many key associations and groups to focus on other pursuits and family.
![Marketing efforts by LO member retailers can be entered into an annual awards competition.](https://assets.landscapeontario.com/assets/1529508001.garden_centre_awards_JKS0027-web.jpg)
Jun 15, 2018
Garden retailer awards open July 1
LO member retailers have access to a specific awards competition each year.
![Each day, visitors from over 20 countries set out from Niagara Falls, Ont.](https://assets.landscapeontario.com/assets/1559747729.IGCA-2017_1478-web.jpg)
Oct 15, 2017
Canada hosts world-class garden centre congress
Five-day event showcases the best of Ontario retail and grower operations.
Oct 1, 2017
Roberta’s buys C. Raker & Sons
Roberta’s Unique Gardens of Waldron, Ind., has reached an agreement to purchase C. Raker & Sons.
Oct 1, 2017
Garden centre employee sues Monsanto
According to a report by the St. Louis Record, an employee of a garden centre is suing herbicide manufacturer Monsanto, alleging the company and “John Does” 1-50 “failed to ensure that Roundup will not cause harm to users.”
![John Zaplatynsky](https://assets.landscapeontario.com/assets/1607352788.John_Zaplatynsky.jpg)
Sep 1, 2017
Plenty of promise for the garden centre industry
The best-managed garden centres will continue to find a corner of the fiercely competitive retail landscape, and will, through leadership and innovation, succeed into the next generation.
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Nov 2, 2016
Karl Stensson continues to lead industry with passion and dedication
Karl Stensson and his company Sheridan Nurseries have received so many awards during his 40-years of working in the industry that he would need a few helping hands to carry them all.