President of Stam Nurseries in Burgessville, Gerwin Bouman’s volunteer work with Landscape Ontario began in 2006 when he went on the annual growers’ tour.

Keith Osborne is a familiar face to many LO members, especially those involved with growers’ issues and the trial gardens.

In the coming months, promotional material specifically aimed at growers will be available for a newly developed safety training seminar.

Dutchmaster Nurseries, Uxbridge Nurseries, Ground Covers Unlimited and Kobes Nursery featured.

Event raised over $20,000 to help with horticultural research and scholarships was all part of the annual Industry Auction.

Landscape Ontario Growers Sector Group has received funding for the development of the Ornamental Growers Safety Program.

The 2011 Industry Auction presented by Landscape Ontario’s Growers Group is being held July 14 at Blue Sky Nursery in Beamsville, Ont.

Nursery growers took advantage of the opportunities at the annual Growers Group Short Course to learn about new research and best practices in the industry.

The annual LO Growers’ Group Short Course in February promises to provide an opportunity for nursery growers to network, share information and learn more about important issues affecting their businesses.

The growers’ tour in 2009 set a record for attendance at 104. This year smashed that number, when 120 people climbed aboard two charter buses to visit six sites in the Niagara area.