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Aug 30, 2022

Honouring our pioneers

On July 20, with family and friends in attendance, we recognized the contributions of eight pioneers by planting trees in their honour.
Leo Mettel
Jun 15, 2022

In Memoriam — Leo Mettel

Leo Mettel, founder of B&L Mettel Limited in Richmond Hill, Ont. passed away at the age of 92.
Allen Monsma
Jun 11, 2021

In Memoriam — Allen Monsma

Allen (Eelke) Monsma passed away suddenly, yet peacefully on June 10. He was 87.
Mar 8, 2021

Remembering Ed Bryant

On Jan. 28, 2021, the landscape profession lost Ed Bryant, the founder of Unilock.
Ed Bryant
Feb 3, 2021

In Memoriam — Ed Bryant

Ed Bryant, founder of Unilock, passed away at his beloved home in Horseshoe Valley, Ont., Jan. 28, 2021.
Neil Vanderkruk
Nov 23, 2020

In memoriam — Neil Vanderkurk

Neil Vanderkruk passed away Nov. 21, 2020 at the age of 84.
Ray Piester
Apr 15, 2020

In Memoriam — Ray Piester

Ray Piester passed away on April 7. He was 91.
Werner "Vern" Kolb
Feb 11, 2020

In memoriam — Werner Kolb

Kolb's Green Thumb Nursery founder passed away at the age of 90.
Bernie Langendoen
Feb 4, 2020

In memoriam — Bernie Langendoen

Bernard Andre Langendoen passed away Jan. 18, 2020.
Luigi Pignatelli
Sep 10, 2019

In Memoriam - Luigi Pignatelli

One of the founders of Tree Valley Garden Centre in Stouffville, Ont., passed away peacefully on Sept. 8, 2019.
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