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Horst Dickert

Sophia Bearden
Jul 14, 2023

Sophia Bearden swaps flour for flowers

Sophia Bearden was prompted to re-evaluate her career during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Richard Rogers
Jun 14, 2018

Supporting one another

Rogers calls himself the type of leader that gently guides the ship from the bow, rather than manning the rudder, and every other detail, from the stern.
Corina Ottnad changed careers to pursue her passions for both the environment and horticulture therapy.
Mar 15, 2016

Interest in green roofs leads Corina Ottnad to landscape technician program

An interest in green roofs and the environment prompted a change of career after 25 years.
Sep 1, 2013

Horst Dickert

The legend of “Dynamite” Dickert lives on.
A new native plant award will honour the memory of Horst Dickert.
Jan 15, 2011

Award to honour memory of pioneer

The 38th Annual Awards of Excellence ceremony will see more than 600 leading industry professionals in attendance at this year’s event on Jan. 11.
Sep 15, 2010

Native plants, and two ideals of beauty

The use of natives in the landscape is a complex issue, the roots of which (no pun intended) go way back in history.
Horst "Dynamite' Dickert.
Jun 15, 2010

Horst ‘Dynamite’ Dickert – A Memorial

I first met Horst over 20 years ago, when I began at Landscape Ontario.

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