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October 2012
Previous Issues
President's Message
A horticultural extravaganza
By Phil Charal
For a few days the Canadian delegation and I visited Floriade 2012, a world-class horticultural expo that opened on Apr. 5 and closed Oct. 7.
Feature
British invasion headlines full schedule at Expo
Now what is His Royal Highness (HRH), The Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, doing on the cover of this issue of Landscape Ontario magazine?
Flora Niagara 2017 approved by world body
Excitement reigned when approval was announced for Flora Niagara 2017 by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) at Floriade 2012 in Venlo, Netherlands.
John Somerville honoured for his lifetime of achievement
Friends, family and colleagues had the opportunity to honour the lifetime of work by John Somerville on Aug. 29 at the Riverwood Retirement Home in Alliston.
Association News
Returning home proves great success for snow symposium
Coming back home proved the right move for the Landscape Ontario Snow and Ice Symposium, held on Sept. 20 at LO’s Milton home office.
Sheridan Nurseries named international Grower of the Year
Landscape Ontario member Sheridan Nurseries won a world title as Grower of the Year.
Team effort steps up to help ALS victim
This month we feature a project that involved a number of members.
LO members show off talent at Planter Box event
As part of the Celebrate Yonge event in Toronto, Landscape Ontario members took over the busiest section along the province’s longest street.
Fun dominates Golden Horseshoe Chicken Roast
Over 200 people enjoyed the 2012 version of the Golden Horseshoe Chapter’s Chicken Roast.
Barbecue again a success for Durham Chapter
It was a great day for a barbecue on Aug. 23, when the Durham Chapter staged its annual barbecue and supplier showcase at Durham College’s Whitby campus.
Chapter golf tournaments in 2012
Summer fun events continue to be help at the local level.
LO nursery growers receive help
Landscape Ontario has announced that Dr. Jeanine West has been hired to support nursery growers in Ontario under the Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (CAAP) which funded the boxwood blight project.
Growers visit Norfolk and Elgin operations
An enthusiastic group took part in the 2012 Growers’ Tour, visiting four sites in the counties of Norfolk and Elgin.
Plantscape professionals have new reference tool
Members of the interior plantscape industry have a new reference tool, the Interior Plantscape Reference and Study Manual.
Look for Pro Dev Guide
Accompanying this issue of Landscape Ontario magazine is the new 44-page Professional Development Guide that is filled with over 130 seminars, information on special events throughout the year and much more.
Retail exam updated
The Landscape Industry Certified Retail Horticulturist (formerly Certified Horticultural Technician) exam has been updated to reflect the changing nature of retail garden centres.
Volunteer Profile
Love of the environment spurred Childs to volunteer
Since 2004, Terry Childs has been a consistent volunteer at Landscape Ontario.
Celebrating 40 Years
Landscape Ontario celebrates 40 years - 1998
Growth and change have marked Landscape Ontario’s history, but pride in the association shines throughout. The year 2013 is occasion for special pride, as your association’s 40th year.
Industry News
Industry still concerned with EI changes
CNLA says it is continuing to push for a meeting and further resolution to the industry’s concerns on the recent changes to Employment Insurance (EI).
Irrigation industry now certified
Voluntary certification programs for those in the irrigation sector have been announced.
Membership
Chapters begin busy fall schedules
By Helen Hassard
There are some great events scheduled this fall and winter for each of the nine Chapters within Landscape Ontario.
Public Relations
Golf links members in relaxed atmosphere
By Denis Flanagan CLD
I must admit I’m not a great golfer.
Underground World
CSA S250 improves safety
By Terry Murphy CLM
In the landscape industry, landscape architects and contractors are required to produce as-built drawings.
Safety And Training
Preparing for busy fall season
By Sally Harvey CLT, CLP
Landscape Industry Certification 2012 had a busy written test season last winter and the hands-on test day in Milton in July and at Kemptville College at the end of September. The final test of the year is at Milton in October.
Prosperity Partners
Taking the pulse of 2012
By Jacki Hart CLP
This is the perfect time of year to check how your profits and systems performed in 2012.
Executive Desk
Family
By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
The green industry is comprised of thousands of family-run operations. It is not unusual to see brothers, sons, sisters, fathers, mothers, spouses and even grandchildren and grandparents working together.
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