June 2016

Previous Issues
President's Message

Co-opetition: Cooperation among aligned professionals

By Paul Brydges
Today, sharing virtually all aspects of our business with colleagues is the norm.
Member Profile

The Garden Girls working in all the right places

Not your typical landscape maintenance company.
Association News

Volunteers revitalize St. James Park

Fourth annual spring clean-up took place April 23 in Toronto, Ont.

Committee told all lighting installations require permit

Lighting installers should be aware of five key issues required by the ESA when installing outdoor lighting.

Garden centre awards program to open July 1

Annual competition recognizes innovative marketing efforts of retailers.

Windermere to celebrate 40 years in business

Owners Richard and Colleen Emmons will be holding a BBQ luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Sipkens inspires a new generation

Event offered young gardeners various stations to learn and create.

Dutchmaster to host Industry Auction Sept. 16

Annual Growers Group event to be hosted by Pickering, Ont., nursery.

Windsor Chapter remembers industry pioneer

Tree dedicated to honour industry pioneer, Fred Evers.

OHTF scholarship deadline June 30

Over $50,000 available to high school and post-secondary students across the province.
Industry News

Students put skills to the test

Two-day post-secondary landscape construction competition had six colleges compete.

Loyalist College launches apprenticeship program

Program will be a boost to the green profession.

New program at Algonquin College in January with space for 20 apprentices

College has been approved by MTCU.

Jackson Pond Management acquires Clearwater Ponds

Both companies have been industry leaders since 2002.

Arbortech Joins Davey Tree

Both companies are strongly committed to safety, training and a superior client experience.

Watch out for ticks this season

Reported case of ticks and Lyme disease on the rise.

Saturday certification day

Change made to better accommodate candidates’ busy work schedules.

Retail test coming to Georgetown

Test to take place at Sheridan Nurseries, August 8-9.

In Memoriam - Gerald George Englar

Landscape Architect passed away at age 80.

Feedback needed on Ontario woody plants

New initiative by LO designers and growers aims to collect information on all woody plants grown in Ontario.

New support staff available to assist with apprenticeship process

Expanded efforts educate business owners and workers on the many benefits available.
Executive Desk

Why members belong to our association

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
Our membership team asked 30 members why they are part of the LO community.
Public Relations

From panda-mania to peat moss

By Denis Flanagan CLD
Some recent events provided opportunities to promote the horticulture industry.
Membership

New membership growth challenge realized

By Myscha Burton
Association increases membership by 10 per cent.
Underground World

Utility hits and locate requests increase in 2015

By Terry Murphy CLM
Each year, damages resulting from insufficient or poor excavation practices account for 33 per cent of utility hits.
Prosperity Partners

Keep it simple, keep calm and carry on

By Jacki Hart CLM
Managing a change from something simple to something complex or complicated is very tough.
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