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November 2011
Previous Issues
From The Publisher
Old friend, new name
By Lee Ann Knudsen CLP
A big change has taken place with the associations magazine.
Feature
Expo continues to provide high value
A renewed energy greeted horticulture and floriculture professionals visiting Canada’s premier garden and floral trade show, Expo 2011.
Garden centre and grower winners announced at Expo 2011
Awards of Excellence winners in the Garden Centre and Grower categories announced at Expo 2011.
City and London Chapter join to create living memorial to Canada's war veterans
By Carla Bailey
A highway in London has become a living memorial to Canada's war veterans.
London highway project is example of LO values
By Michael D Martins
A thank you letter on behalf of CMP, CIP.
Member Profile
Kees Govers on the ground floor of fast-growing green roof industry
By Allan Dennis
LO member Kees Govers is one of the driving forces behind the concept of green roofs.
Association News
Toronto Chapter plans to Green Streets
By Allan Kling CLP
Green Streets! will feature small gardens with head-turning results.
Invasive Plant Council expects regulations
By Peter Scholtens
There are over 400 species of plants considered invasive in Ontario.
Pathways to Perennials raises $3,000 for cancer unit
LO member hosts annual Art and Jazz Charity Garden Party to raise funds for the Southlake Regional Cancer Unit.
Upper Canada Chapter beautifies residence
By Dan Clost CHT
Work creates a long-term relationship between community members and the horticulture industry.
The van Wissens mark 50th anniversary
Hendrika and John van Wissen celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 7.
Keith Osborne: From the ground up
Keith Osborne is a familiar face to many LO members, especially those involved with growers’ issues and the trial gardens.
LO Staff Profile
Mike Wasilewski
A Q&A session with Landscape Ontario's graphic designer.
Industry News
Pallets targeted in November blitz
Workplaces with pallet racking are potential target for inspectors during a month-long blitz which began Nov. 1.
Stanley shakes up retailers at greenhouse conference
Canadian Greenhouse Conference moves to new Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls this year.
German visitors tour Ontario nurseries
Group of 26 nursery people from Germany travelled throughout Ontario and B.C.
Executive program looking to run in 2012
Landscape Industry Executive Program developed specifically for those in landscape profession.
OMAFRA Nursery Report
Bio-based pots
By Jen Llewellyn and Mahendra Thimmanagari
Several growers are presently experimenting with bio-based containers to reduce the impact of production on the environment.
Smart About Salt
A rainy day is a risk management opportunity
By Bob Hodgins
Site owners and managers should be fix problem areas in the offseason.
Underground World
Reducing utility hits
By Terry Murphy CLP
Last year the landscape industry reduced underground utility hits by 36 per cent.
Contractors Column
How much to spend on landscaping
By Arthur Skolnik
Most people don’t know what their landscaping dollar buys.
Prosperity Partners
Managing the experience
By Jacki Hart CLP
The Prosperity Pillar Customers for Life is all about using this type of management tool (or your own similar invention) to track who says what to whom, when and why.
Systems For Success
Steps to better hiring practices
By Mark Bradley
One of the best things we ever implemented was pre-screening our applicants.
Membership
Bragging about the Chapters
By Helen Hassard
An update about the great things each of our chapters is doing.
Safety And Training
Future workforce needs your support
By Sally Harvey CLT, CLP
We are privileged to have such dedicated teachers and instructors.
Public Relations
Green for Life Community Awards
By Denis Flanagan CLD
Twenty-six communities were recognized with certificates and a winner for each of the three categories.
Executive Desk
The important things
By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
Sometimes life gets so busy with meetings, emails, phone calls and projects, it’s easy to forget, overlook or take for granted really important things.
President's Message
It’s not business as usual
By Tom Intven
In developing a plan to survive in the new economy, let’s not forget the fundamentals of sound business practices.
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