Chapter News
Oct 15, 2011
Landscape Ontario Chapter Golf Tournaments 2011
A photo recap of this year's golf tournaments.
Oct 15, 2011
Upper Canada Chapter creates garden at community facility
Members of the Upper Canada Chapter are excited to present their latest community project.
Oct 15, 2011
Over 225 enjoy Durham barbecue
Durham Chapter members welcomed over 225 guests to their fourth annual supplier night barbecue on Aug. 25.
Sep 15, 2011
Ottawa hosts certification evaluations
The latest opportunity to obtain Landscape Industry Certification took place Aug. 11 and 12 in Ottawa.
Sep 15, 2011
Windsor Chapter members make young girl’s dream come to life
Members of the Windsor Chapter have dug in their pockets and the earth to create a dream backyard for 11-year-old Olivia Klingbile.
Aug 15, 2011
Landscape Ontario’s golf season is well underway
Tournaments have taken place in Upper Canada, Waterloo and Toronto Chapters, with others scheduled for Golden Horseshoe, Durham and Ottawa.
Aug 15, 2011
Windsor tournament hits a home run
Members of the Windsor Chapter took time out of their busy season to enjoy the first annual LOWC Baseball Tourney at Co-An Park in McGregor.
Aug 15, 2011
Members show off at Gardens of Distinction Tour
With the temperatures reaching into the high 20s, it was a beautiful day on July 9 for the 3rd annual Gardens of Distinction Tour in London.
Jul 15, 2011
Alf Savage to address anniversary celebration
Alf Savage will be the keynote speaker at the 75th anniversary celebrations of the Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture and the Ontario Parks Association.
Jul 15, 2011
Ottawa golfers helping food bank
The Ottawa Chapter is well underway with preparations for its major networking event of the summer, the annual golf tournament.
Jun 15, 2011
Ottawa water ban updates
The City of Ottawa has placed an immediate ban on all outdoor watering in the communities of Barrhaven, Manotick and Riverside South.
Jun 15, 2011
London Chapter ends season with mini-trade show
Final meeting for the season took place in March in the form of a mini-trade show, featuring local suppliers to the trade.
May 15, 2011
Waterloo greens another school
Landscape Ontario's Waterloo Chapter celebrated Earth Day by supporting a school yard greening project at Waterloo's Elizabeth Ziegler Public School in conjunction with the Toyota/Evergreen Learning Grounds Program.
May 15, 2011
Waterloo Chapter taking on Great Tree Hunt
Twenty years ago, the Great Tree Hunt took place in Waterloo Region under the direction of the Kitchener-Waterloo Field Naturalists.
Apr 15, 2011
Preparation ensures Georgian Lakelands Chapter meeting attracts over 100 attendees
Georgian Lakelands Chapter held its annual MTO meeting on Wed., Mar. 23 at Innisbrook Golf and Country Club.
Apr 15, 2011
Upper Canada Chapter helps launch college’s first horticulture apprenticeship program
Fourteen registered Horticultural Technician apprentices are now attending the first-ever in-class apprenticeship training opportunity at Loyalist College in Belleville.
Mar 15, 2011
GreenTrade welcomes over 1,000 visitors
Over 1,000 attendees confirmed that the 18th annual GreenTrade Expo has become a must-attend event for anyone involved in the landscape trades in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec.
Mar 15, 2011
Ski Day attracts record attendance
Georgian Lakelands Chapter members had what they describe as a fantastic day on the slopes of Alpine Ski Club in Collingwood.
Mar 15, 2011
London Chapter meeting attracts 40 members
The February London Chapter meeting attracted over 40 members, who enjoyed a luncheon, followed by two guest speakers.
Mar 15, 2011
London Chapter garden showcased at home show
The London Chapter’s involvement in the 18th annual Lifestyles Show was front and centre this year.
Jan 15, 2011
Georgian Lakelands celebrates Christmas early
Georgian Lakelands Chapter members celebrated Christmas early with the annual social on Dec. 3.
Dec 15, 2010
Chapter awards beautification trophy
The Upper Canada Chapter’s Trophy for Commercial Beautification went to Donna’s Country Gardens of Quinte West. The presentation took place in late September.
Dec 15, 2010
Windsor Chapter presents Awards of Distinction
The Windsor Chapter once again had an opportunity to honour a number of its professional members with its Awards of Distinction presentation.
Dec 15, 2010
London Chapter members learn about new trends in hardscapes
Members of the London Chapter of Landscape Ontario learned something about the latest trends in hardscapes and permeable pavers from John Lavoie, territory manager for Unilock.
Nov 15, 2010
LO Movember team formed
Ryan Heath has registered an LO team for Movember, an awareness campaign which also acts as a fund-raiser for Prostate Cancer Canada.
Nov 15, 2010
Golden Horseshoe Chicken Roast a smashing success
“A smashing success.” That’s how most of those who enjoyed the annual Golden Horseshoe Chapter’s annual chicken roast described this year’s version.
Sep 15, 2010
Two LO chapters enjoy ball tournaments
The 2010 LO baseball season included two tournaments, with Waterloo Chapter holding its event on Aug. 22 at the Bloomingdale ball fields, while the Toronto Chapter enjoyed a day on the diamonds on Aug. 15 in Richmond Hill.
Aug 15, 2010
Gardens of Distinction meets with great success in second season
Perfect skies and warm temperatures combined to make the second annual Gardens of Distinction Tour another huge success.
Jul 15, 2010
LO apprentice emcees Breakfast with the Mayors
Golden Horseshoe Chapter members and LO staff shared a time of pride during the Halton Industry Education Council’s Halton Apprenticeship Advisory Council (HAAC) Honour Roll Awards.
Jul 15, 2010
Gilda’s Club receives state of the art irrigation
Thanks to Earle Graham of Lakelands Irrigation of Elmvale and Rain Bird, Gilda’s Club in Barrie has a state of the art irrigation system.
Jul 15, 2010
Durham members improve historical site’s irrigation
Durham Chapter completed an irrigation project on the west lawns, gardens and the formal rose garden at Parkwood in Oshawa, the historical home of auto baron R. Samuel McLaughlin, founder of General Motors of Canada.
Jul 15, 2010
LO golf season offers many benefits
Landscape Ontario members are ready to enjoy another great season of golf.
Jun 15, 2010
LO shines at London garden show
Landscape Ontario was well represented at the London Spring Home and Garden Show.
Jun 15, 2010
Chapter donates $70,000 in labour and material to Gilda’s
Georgian Lakelands Chapter donated time and material, valued at over $70,000, to Gilda’s Club project.
Jun 15, 2010
Waterloo brings Green for Life to school
The Waterloo Chapter of Landscape Ontario completed another successful school yard greening project, demonstrating first-hand how LO is truly Green for Life.
Jun 15, 2010
Placement of stone completes Global Garden
The Global Garden at Banting House National Historic Site of Canada in London is now complete.
May 15, 2010
Chapter collects over $1,300 and 800 pounds of food
The second annual food drive by LO’s Georgian Lakelands Chapter raised a total of $1,331 and over 800 pounds of food.
May 15, 2010
London Chapter concludes year of well-attended meetings
LO’s London Chapter wrapped up its final chapter meeting for 2009/10 with a bang.
Mar 15, 2010
Pick-up hockey keeps landscapers in shape
Every Wednesday for the past few winters, members of the London Chapter of Landscape Ontario, along with employees and associates, take to the ice for some pick-up hockey.
Mar 15, 2010
Another fabulous day on the slopes
Georgian Lakelands Chapter members were happy to see LO members come up from the Toronto and Waterloo Chapters to join in on the fun at its annual Snow Day in Collingwood.
Jan 15, 2010
The 5th Annual Commercial Beautification Award
The presentation occurred during the September 2009 Quinte West city council meeting.
Jan 15, 2010
Paluch featured at GreenTrade Expo
GreenTrade Expo has announced that powerhouse speaker Jim Paluch of JP Horizons will be featured at the Profit Builders’ Lunch.
Jan 15, 2010
Windsor Chapter donation
The Windsor Chapter recently made a donation from proceeds of its 2009 Winter Blooms event to the St. Clair College Foundation.
Jan 15, 2010
Government Services Canada increasing qualification requirements
Public Works and Government Services Canada is in the process of increasing the qualification requirements for contractors bidding on grounds maintenance contracts for federal government sites in Ottawa.
Dec 15, 2009
Windsor Chapter’s Awards of Distinction
The Windsor Chapter presented its 2009 Awards of Distinction during a ceremony on Nov. 7.
Dec 15, 2009
SIMA joins chapter for snow night
Over 80 LO members greeted Martin Tirado of Milwaukee, Wis., executive director of SIMA, and Jim Hornung, a Buffalo snow contractor and SIMA member, when they visited the Waterloo Chapter meeting on Nov. 4.
Dec 15, 2009
Ottawa cultivates future industry leaders
Ottawa volunteers Patricia Stanish, Darrell Kekanovich and Welwyn Wong recently spoke to local students about careers in horticulture.
Nov 15, 2009
Great time and turnout for first CFL Day
With over 200 members in attendance, the football game featuring the Ti-Cats against the Argos was a great time for all.
Nov 15, 2009
London golf tournament has capacity attendance
The fourth annual London Chapter Golf tournament was a sell out event! With great weather, 144 golfers and eager spirits, the tournament was underway with a shotgun start for best ball scramble.
Oct 15, 2009
Chicken Roast is a great success
Those who took the opportunity to enjoy the annual Golden Horseshoe Chicken Roast, left echoing that it was a tremendous success again this year. The event also had a record number of attendees.
Oct 15, 2009
Ottawa CHT certification is all-round success
All reports from the CHT certification program in Ottawa, on Aug. 13 and 14, reveal that it was a great success. The event took place at Kemptville College.
Oct 15, 2009
Georgian Lakelands chapter continues to help Gilda’s Club of Barrie
Members of the Georgian Lakelands Chapter are once again busily preparing to volunteer their expertise and energy to help Gilda’s Club in Barrie.
Sep 15, 2009
Hot time at Toronto Chapter Baseball Tournament
The word hot best describes the 12th annual Toronto Chapter Baseball Tournament.
Sep 15, 2009
Banting House Global Garden legacy continues
The London Chapter of Landscape Ontario continues to work within the community to create a legacy for its membership.
Sep 15, 2009
London garden tour showcases the trade
The London chapter’s first annual Gardens of Distinction Tour was a huge success, selling over 300 entry tickets.
Aug 15, 2009
Housing sales increase
Sales of existing homes this past June jumped 8.7 per cent higher than in May.
Aug 15, 2009
Waterloo chapter plays a big part in Dream Home project
Members of the Waterloo chapter are bringing their talent, expertise and creativity to one of the area’s highest profile projects, the Rotary Dream Home.
Aug 15, 2009
Landscape Ontario Day: Argos meet Ti-Cats at Rogers Centre
Toronto Argonauts, Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Landscape Ontario will all come together on Oct. 23 at the Rogers Centre.
Aug 15, 2009
Rain dampens Toronto golf tournament, but Pinball brings his sunshine
For the first time in 16 years, Mother Nature did not cast her magic spell upon the Toronto Chapter’s Dick Sale Memorial Golf Tournament.
Jul 15, 2009
Cuddy Gardens welcomes 800 to open house
In keeping with Mac Cuddy’s tradition of opening his gardens to the public for garden tours, Fanshawe College held an open house of the A.M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens on June 6 and 7.
Jul 15, 2009
Golden Horseshoe chapter opens LO golf tournament season
The Golden Horseshoe Chapter held its second annual golf tournament on one of the hottest days of the year, June 24th.
Jun 15, 2009
Waterloo chapter rewarded for helping education system
The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program and the Waterloo District School Board presented LO’s Waterloo Chapter an award for providing continuous support to students in technological education.
Jun 15, 2009
GreenTrade Expo awards prizes
GreenTrade Expo has announced prize recipients of the online registration contest.
May 15, 2009
Windsor’s Winter Blooms attracts over 1,000 visitors
Over 1,000 visitors enjoyed the fourth annual Winter Blooms in Windsor.
May 15, 2009
Unique garden tour set for London this summer
The London Chapter has announced plans to conduct its first annual Gardens of Distinction Tour on July 11.
May 15, 2009
Georgian Lakelands assists food bank and LO’s image
Members of the Georgian Lakelands Chapter helped the Barrie area food bank, while creating a positive image of LO.
May 15, 2009
Cuddy Gardens helping students
In October 2007, Fanshawe College received an incredible gift, a living legacy in memory of A.M. “Mac” Cuddy.
Apr 15, 2009
Julie Moir Messervy inspires Ottawa
As with the Ottawa chapter’s previous high-calibre public presentations, audiences were not disappointed with our choice of guest speaker Julie Moir Messervy.
Apr 15, 2009
It’s time to start thinking about summer tournaments
Once again the tournament season is upon us and we are planning another great selection in your area.
Apr 15, 2009
Transportation theme popular at chapter meetings
It is always nice to see as many members as possible come out to chapter meetings.
Mar 15, 2009
GreenTrade Expo creates great enthusiasm
An energetic crowd of 1,000 people filled the aisles of GreenTrade Expo on Feb. 18th in Ottawa.
Mar 15, 2009
Attendance triples at Ski Day
The number of skiers taking part in this year’s Georgian Lakelands Chapter’s Ski Day set a new attendance record, with over three times as many LO members taking part this year compared to last.
Mar 15, 2009
London Chapter garden a big hit at annual Lifestyles show
The feature garden created by members of LO’s London Chapter was a big hit with visitors to the London Homebuilders Association’s Lifestyle show in London, Ont., held from Jan. 23 to 25.
Feb 15, 2009
Windsor chapter welcomes Dylan Klinck
Karl Klinck of Orchard Farm Nursery, president of LO’s Windsor Chapter, was all smiles when he, his wife Lynn and son Jack announced the safe arrival of Dylan Cunningham Klinck.
Feb 15, 2009
Chapter donates turkeys
As part of the Christmas spirit, a few members from Georgian Lakelands Chapter took the opportunity to give thanks for their prosperity by donating turkeys and hams to the Elizabeth Fry Society in Barrie.
Feb 15, 2009
Members proudly displaying the LO logo
This month the following members were observed proudly displaying the LO logo through advertisements, posted on their vehicles or on their website.
Feb 15, 2009
Windsor’s 2008 Awards of Distinction winners
The Windsor Chapter held its annual awards night in late November.
Feb 15, 2009
London Chapter helps transform historic site
The London Chapter, in association with the Canadian Diabetes Association, undertook the creation of the Global Garden at Banting House National Historic Site of Canada — the birthplace of insulin — as its project for 2008.
Jan 15, 2009
LO created a tearful moment for David Suzuki
This was a brave undertaking, as not all LO members are fans of David Suzuki.
Jan 15, 2009
Seasonal chapter events
On behalf of all the Chapters, we wish you a very prosperous New Year and look forward to seeing you out at all of our upcoming meetings and summer events.
Dec 15, 2008
Ottawa Chapter looking for visionary volunteers
Since its inception in the 1970s, the Ottawa chapter has had a long history of success on many fronts.
Dec 15, 2008
Two well-known speakers to visit Ottawa
Members of the Ottawa Chapter will have two great opportunities to hear dynamic leaders in their field.
Nov 15, 2008
Chapters have a busy summer
We had such an exciting summer with so many successful events it has been a challenge to capture them all in one edition of Horticulture Review.
Nov 15, 2008
Windsor enjoys golf in October
Rain, rain go away…. After postponing the Bob Girard Memorial Golf Tournament, 24 members of the Windsor Chapter were finally able to enjoy a great day out on the course on Sat., Oct. 4.
Nov 15, 2008
Golf and raffles part of London’s annual event
The third annual London Golf Tournament was held on September 12 at Pine Knot in Dorchester.
Oct 15, 2008
Golden Horseshoe hosts great Chicken Roast
The Golden Horseshoe chapter’s Chicken Roast is a long-running event.
Oct 15, 2008
Georgian Lakelands hosts golf day and trade show
It was a beautiful, sunny day for the Georgian Lakelands Chapter Golf and Trade Show.
Oct 15, 2008
Second year of CHT success in eastern Ontario
The Certified Horticultural Technician (CHT) evaluations in eastern Ontario were held on August 14th and 15th for a second successful year at the University of Guelph’s Kemptville Campus, near Ottawa.
Sep 15, 2008
Hole-in-one wins mower
Shawn Baltzer of Cedar Spring Landscaping had a great day on the golf course when he sunk a hole-in-one during the Golden Horseshoe Chapter’s first annual golf tournament at Willow Valley Golf Club on August 13.
Sep 15, 2008
Baseball tournament a hit
Congratulations to the winning teams of this year’s annual Toronto Chapter baseball tournament, held Sun., Aug. 17 in Toronto.
Sep 15, 2008
London project opens to community
London chapter members came out shining at the official opening of Alex’s Butterfly Garden that graces the grounds of the Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario, in London, Ontario.
Aug 15, 2008
Combination equals a great Ottawa golf tournament
Sunshine, partly cloudy, a cooling breeze and a mere 21 degrees + 90 enthusiastic golfers + loads of prizes and giveaways + great sponsors = a perfect combination for LO’s Ottawa Chapter golf tournament on July 10th.
Aug 15, 2008
LO’s Georgian Lakelands chapter proud to be part of Gilda’s House
It was with the greatest of pride that members of LO’s Georgian Lakelands chapter took part in the 72 hour blitz to build a home to raise funds for Gilda’s House in Barrie.
Jul 15, 2008
Ottawa members receive hazardous materials training
Over 70 Ottawa Chapter members packed the house on May 28 to hear Sheila James of the Farm Safety Association present a free Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) course.
Jul 15, 2008
Ottawa Chapter helps build cancer survivors park
LO’s Ottawa Chapter members donated both product and time to help build a portion of Ottawa’s Cancer Survivors Park, an exciting project that brought together leaders from the Ottawa business and construction communities.
Jun 15, 2008
Georgian Lakelands Arbour Day planting
Georgian Lakelands Chapter had a successful Arbour Day, planting ten 70 mm maples at Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School in Barrie.
Jun 15, 2008
Waterloo Chapter greens another school yard
When the staff and parent council at École Mère-Élisabeth-Bruyere in Waterloo looked for funds to plant three or four trees in their barren school yard, they didn’t think that within a year, the school would receive 26 trees with work underway on a plan to further green the school yard.
Jun 15, 2008
London Student Chapter donates plant to Fanshawe
On behalf of LO’s London Student Chapter, president Renee Kendel presented a Sciadopitys verticillata (Japanese umbrella pine) to the gardens of Fanshawe College.
Jun 15, 2008
Winter Blooms benefits Hospice Village
The third annual Winter Blooms will help bring some joy to residents of Hospice Village of Care in East Windsor.
May 15, 2008
LO Windsor Twister anyone?
March 20, the last meeting of the season, had everyone in the Windsor chapter thinking they were going to play Twister.
May 15, 2008
London members think spring
The London chapter held its final chapter meeting of the season on March 11, with 36 members attending.
Apr 15, 2008
Special thanks to Bob Tubby
As Bob Tubby’s term as president of Landscape Ontario came to a close this January, the Ottawa Chapter took a moment to thank him for his years of work.
Apr 15, 2008
Contractors learn from talented designers
The contractors’ commodity group held its annual Landscape Lecture series on February 19, at the Toronto Botanical Garden.
Apr 15, 2008
Ottawa honours Sheila James
For more years than most of us can count, Sheila James of the Farm Safety Association has been standing behind our eastern Ontario Landscape Ontario members to help them run safe and profitable businesses.
Apr 15, 2008
Algonquin student chapter learns from LO professionals
First- and second-year students from Algonquin College’s Horticulture Program and ten students from Kemptville College celebrated Landscape Ontario Student Day on Tues., Mar. 18.
Apr 15, 2008
Profit Builder’s Day – presented by The Big Backyard Show
We were proud to have presented two absolutely outstanding business presentations at GreenTrade Expo.
Apr 15, 2008
GreenTrade Expo 2008 a success!
The Ottawa Chapter is pleased to report another great industry event, GreenTrade Expo 2008.
Mar 15, 2008
London Chapter steals the Lifestyle show
Over 10,000 homeowners attended the show during the course of three days.
Feb 15, 2008
Georgian Lakelands Chapter celebrate
Members of the Georgian Lakelands Chapter celebrated the end of another busy season with their annual Christmas social at Georgian Downs on December 1, 2007.
Feb 15, 2008
London chapter sponsors leadership scholarship at Fanshawe College
Congratulations to Tricia Johns, the first recipient of the LO London Chapter Student Leadership Award.
Jan 15, 2008
Just Announced: Donald Cooper at GreenTrade Expo February 13
The Ottawa Chapter of Landscape Ontario is pleased to announce that Donald Cooper (of the Cooper Sports Empire) will be at GreenTrade Expo at Lansdowne Park, Feb. 13 for two unique morning events.