November 2024

Previous Issues
President's Message

Invest in your future at Landscape Ontario Congress

By Ed Hansen
Attending Congress can mark a turning point in your business.
Association News

Marner Assist Foundation helps build accessible park

Accessible playground was unveiled at a formal dedication ceremony on Aug. 30.

Greenworks donates over $100,000 in battery-powered landscape equipment

Greenworks Commercial donated over $100,000 of battery-powered landscape maintenance equipment to Landscape Ontario on August 21.

Healing garden earns community recognition

Leaside Garden Society recognizes efforts at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto, Ont.

Online resource hub for spotted lanternfly

Resources help to identify a new invasive pest that could be devastating for Canada’s wine, nursery, fruit and forest industries.

Two new ways for Landscape Ontario members to save

New programs for solar power and workforce management solutions.

Upper Canada Chapter awards 2024 Dan Clost Scholarship

By Lisa Smith
Congratulations to Aaron McCormick on being awarded the $1,000 scholarship.

In Memoriam — Ernest Van Helsdingen

Ernest Van Helsdingen passed away peacefully, on his own terms, with his family at his side on Sept. 7, 2024.
Scholarship Profile

Psychology, food security and social justice take Julissa Litterick to new heights

Gardening and walking in nature have helps student to recovery from a concussion.
Volunteer Profile

Brent Vanderkruk takes the family practice to plants and people

By Julia Harmsworth
Longtime volunteer wants to raise the bar on environmental stewardship.
Member Profile

Radical empathy: When caring for green spaces means caring about people

By Karina Sinclair
Aaron Harpell is now in the business of building people up.
Feature

The possibilities are endless and Landscape Ontario Congress

New and returning features for the 2025 gathering of landscape and horticulture professions in Toronto.
Professional News

GardenComm to host 2024 virtual conference

Online conference is ideal for landscape and horticulture professionals looking to boost their professional brand as subject matter experts.

Kubota Canada contest to recognize outstanding Canadians

Canadians across the country have a chance to win $25,000 for a charity of their choice.

PRO Landscape+ enhanced version released

New release features a suite of tools designed to bring professional landscape design within easier reach.
Executive Desk

The story of my first visit to Congress

By Joe Salemi, CAE
Landscape Ontario's executive director share the story of his first visit to Congress.
Membership

What can you do for your Chapter?

By Evan Dickson
Chapter organize a wide range of events that help to connect members and to promote the benefits of the profession to potential clients.
Selling Value

Selecting strategies for success in any economy

By Glenn Curtis
Effective strategies to help your business secure new projects, build client loyalty and maintain positive cash flow in any economic condition.
Social Snapshot

Make the most of exhibiting at Congress

By Charlotte Guena
Tips to leverage social media to maximize your participation in an event and draw attendees to you.
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