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July 2022
Previous Issues
President's Message
People — our number one membership benefit
By Lindsay Drake Nightingale
After two years of dealing with all the logistical intricacies of a world living with COVID-19, which in turn created a huge boon for the landscape profession, colleagues are tired.
Member Profile
Landscape artistry: Turning blank canvases into masterpieces
By Karina Sinclair
Tucked into the heart of wine country in Beamsville, Ont., you’ll find the masters of craft and artistry of LandArt, a design/build company dedicated to high-end residential landscapes.
Feature
Longevity in landscaping: How Plan B turned into a long career
By Karina Sinclair
Ricky Samyn, Brian Baun and Jamin Strate recount Ricky’s 25-year-career at B.K. Baun Landscape in Ajax, Ont.
Supporting a greener future: HortProtect Climate Change Research Fund joins OHTF
By Karina Sinclair
W. Michael Thomas created the new HortProtect Climate Change Research Fund to help researchers, academics, and non-profit organizations find solutions for climate change, shoreline preservation, and other environmental concerns.
Association News
Spring cleanup at Participation House Markham
Volunteers equipped with sunhats and garden gloves came together on May 14 to clean up a special place in Markham, Ont.
Celebrating Tony DiGiovanni’s legacy
Landscape Ontario is planning a very special event on Aug. 18, 2022 to celebrate Tony DiGiovanni’s retirement.
In-person Snowposium returns this September
Landscape Ontario’s annual snow and ice conference will return as an in-person event on Sept. 15, 2022.
Takeaways from EIO Solutions spring lunch and learn
A recap of Landscape Ontario’s endorsed Human Resources provider EIO Solutions' lunch and learn event held May 17.
New video series showcases 2022 trial gardens
A new video series is showcasing the 2022 trial gardens.
In Memoriam — Richard Emmons
Richard Marshall Emmons passed away suddenly on Dec. 21, 2021 at the age of 64.
MPP Parm Gill announces expanded funding for LO’s GROW Program
Parm Gill, MPP for Milton, visited the Landscape Ontario home office on May 3, 2022 to announce expanded funding for the GROW Program.
Enter the 50th annual Landscape Ontario Awards of Excellence
Eligible member companies have until Oct. 1 to enter projects to take advantage of the many benefits that come with winning an award.
Special Section
Landscape Ontario Membership Guide 2022
An overview of the many benefits available exclusively to Landscape Ontario members.
New Members
New Members July 2022
Landscape Ontario welcomes 98 new members to the community.
Scholarship Profile
Manpreet Kaur’s passion for horticulture grows at Fanshawe College
Manpreet Kaur is soaking up everything she can about horticulture everywhere she goes.
Professional News
Reaching milestones along the apprenticeship journey
Over the last year of the COVID-19 pandemic, these amazing apprentices refused to be deterred as they continued along their chosen pathway throughout a very challenging time.
Milton mayor proclaims April as Dig Safe Month
Mayor Gordon Krantz officially proclaimed April 2022 as Dig Safe Month in the town of Milton, and encouraged support of the safety awareness campaign.
Unilock creates 50th anniversary scholarships
Paving the Future Scholarships will award $5,000 to deserving students within the landscape construction and landscape architecture fields of study.
Executive Desk
The Depressed Motivational Speaker
By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
In his characteristic contribution-oriented manner, Jim’s book is focused on helping people deal with depression. It provides hope, wisdom and solutions.
Membership
Landscape Ontario is working for you
By Joe Salemi CAE
The entirety of the LO engine is firing on all cylinders!
Prosperity Partners
Merely urgent vs really important — The difference matters
By Jacki Hart CLM
How to categorize and prioritize everyday problems so you can focus on the things that matter most to the success of your business.
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