March 2011

Previous Issues
President's Message

What’s your return on investment from membership?

By Tom Intven
Our association exists to fulfill the perceived needs of our members.
Executive Desk

Canada Blooms raises industry’s image

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
Canada Blooms raises awareness for the economic, environmental, aesthetic, therapeutic, lifestyle, health and spiritual benefits of horticulture and floriculture.
Public Relations

Partnerships pay off

By Denis Flanagan CLD
Part of the success of Landscape Ontario has been the readiness of the Provincial Board to encourage partnerships with other organizations.
Prosperity Partners

Financial health reality check

By Jacki Hart CLP
Landscapers are rarely bankers in disguise.
Underground World

Best practices for excavators

By Terry Murphy CLP
Damage prevention officers from key organizations have worked together to develop best practices for excavation contractors.
Systems For Success

A business model for growth and success

By Mark Bradley
With the first month of the year nearly over, and the busy work season fast approaching, Dan knew it was time to sit down for another informative chat with Bill.
Membership

Time to break down the barriers

By Helen Hassard
"Welcome.” It’s just one simple word with such a large impact. Just by saying it to someone, you engage them and open yourself up to many possible scenarios.
Association News

Growers Group Short Course continues its popularity

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.

Employee handbook available for garden centres

The Garden Centre Sector of Landscape Ontario has created a template that all business owners can adopt and modify for their business.

Putting new technology to work for LO

By Kristen McIntyre CLT
If you know what a Beta player is, or more likely if you owned one (careful, you are showing your age), you may agree that all of this social media stuff is just hype! Or IS it?

Lighting Symposium considered great success

In just its second year, Landscape Ontario’s Lighting Symposium was considered a great success.

Large attendance at turf symposium

Attendance numbers put smiles on the faces of organizers at the annual Ontario Turfgrass Symposium (OTS) held on Feb. 23 and 24 at the University Of Guelph.
Letter To The Editor

Letter to the Editor March 2011

I wanted to send along an email to let everyone know how much I enjoyed Congress and meeting the LO staff and our members.
Chapter News

London Chapter garden showcased at home show

By Daryl Bycraft CHT
The London Chapter’s involvement in the 18th annual Lifestyles Show was front and centre this year.

London Chapter meeting attracts 40 members

By Daryl Bycraft CHT
The February London Chapter meeting attracted over 40 members, who enjoyed a luncheon, followed by two guest speakers.

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.

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.
Feature

Canada Blooms ready to wow the public

Canada Blooms has become this country’s largest and most prestigious flower and garden festival. The 2011 version promises to build on that standing.

A funny thing happens on the way to Blooms

By Tim Kearney CLP
Like the first signs of spring, a sense of excitement, panic, nerves, and the famous thoughts of, “We’ll never make it,” creep into our souls and minds.
LO Staff Profile

Angela Lindsay

Communications Assistant
Industry News

Rittenhouse family in hall of fame

Over 500 people witnessed M.K. Rittenhouse (1884-1980) receive the Niagara Entrepreneur of the Year Historical Hall of Fame Award.

Study looks at invasive plants

A group of international scientists are studying some introduced species that dominate new habitats when native plants should technically have the advantage.

Owner of Verbinnen’s Nursery is founder of charity group helping to feed world’s hungry

Nursery owner, John Verbinnen is the founder of the Ontario Christian Gleaners.

Take a practical approach to prevent workplace violence

By Heidi Croot
When Queen’s Park passed Bill 168 on workplace violence and harassment in 2010, a collective groan rose from landscapers and growers across the province.

Ontario sweeps national awards

By Kristen McIntyre CHT
The Awards of Excellence program is designed to help members of this great industry tell their story by showcasing and celebrating the best of the best.
OMAFRA Nursery And Landscape Report

Equipment adjustment needed to reduce spray drift

By Dr. Jason S.T. Deveau
It’s time to consider making changes for this year’s spraying season.
Member Profile

Designer’s passion results in new landscape magazine

By Allan Dennis
Dave Maciulis CLD is a passionate man. He’s passionate about landscape design. He’s passionate about business. He’s passionate about certification.
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