December 2009

Previous Issues
President's Message

Contributions of our members are noticed

By Robert Adams
Remuneration comes in different ways.
Executive Desk

Will the green infrastructure movement reinvent the horticultural industry?

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
A number of years ago we ran a promotion campaign with the message, “Our members make you look good.” This phrase reflects the reality of why most people hire our industry.
Professional And Workforce Development

Prosperity abounds at Congress 2010

By Sally Harvey CLT, CLP
Landscape Ontario team members take your success seriously.
Public Relations

It is the season of giving

By Denis Flanagan CLD
We are often reminded at this time of year to be generous with our contributions to various charities and other groups in need of help.
Systems For Success

Dan starts his own company

By Mark Bradley
The following is the first article in a series that follows one landscaping company’s struggle to improve operations, profitability and quality of life.
Association News

Committee using survey to help build membership

A survey by LO’s newest committee has revealed five goals to increase membership and improve recruitment.

Change to IPM symposium in Barrie

A slight change has been announced for the 45th annual IPM Symposium.

Congress 2010 program has something for everyone

From business opportunities to education to awards, the latest in new products, networking, environmental information, and just plain partying, Congress 2010 promises to be one of the best shows ever.

Mayors’ Green Express part of Congress 2010

Landscape Ontario, in association with the Ontario Parks Association, Communities in Bloom and VIA Rail Canada will host the Mayors' Green Express on Jan. 11, at the Toronto Congress Centre.

Canada Blooms ticket promotion

Landscape Ontario members can take advantage of a special promotional opportunity by ordering tickets to Canada Blooms, for distribution to their clients, staff, friends and potential clients.

Welcome Ethan

David and Tracy Wright welcomed their new son, Ethan Oliver Wright, born at 12:50 a.m. on Nov. 12, weighing 7 lbs., 8 ozs.
Day Of Tribute In Ottawa

Amazing things happen when we all come together!

By Lynn Lane
Once again, members of LO showed that amazing things do occur when everyone steps up and works to achieve a common goal.
Chapter News

Ottawa cultivates future industry leaders

By Lynn Lane
Ottawa volunteers Patricia Stanish, Darrell Kekanovich and Welwyn Wong recently spoke to local students about careers in horticulture.

SIMA joins chapter for snow night

Over 80 LO members greeted Martin Tirado of Milwaukee, Wis., executive director of SIMA, and Jim Hornung, a Buffalo snow contractor and SIMA member, when they visited the Waterloo Chapter meeting on Nov. 4.

Windsor Chapter’s Awards of Distinction

The Windsor Chapter presented its 2009 Awards of Distinction during a ceremony on Nov. 7.
Annual Report

2009 Annual Report

The Annual Report includes reports by various LO Chapters, Sector Groups, and committees, as well as a full list of volunteers and financial statements.
Industry News

Fine tuning of Sarritor continues in the field

By John Bladon
The development of biological pest control products can be traced as far back as 400 BC in China. Today, these controls are essential parts of Integrated Pest Management practices.
Letter To The Editor

Pesticide issue

Here is my take on the pesticide issue as expressed in the October issue of Horticulture Review.
Hort Protect

New program covers employment liability

By Darren Rodrigues
Picture yourself in the following situation: a long-standing employee of yours, one of the company’s best workers, has recently started missing days, arriving late to work, and leaving the office early.
OMAFRA Nursery And Landscape Report

Selecting the correct sprayer

By Dr. Jason Deveau
The first modern air blast sprayer was developed in the mid 1900s, competing with existing equipment before it was adopted by the majority.
Legal Issues

Manage risk by properly planning for growth

By Robert Kennaley
My father, Jack Kennaley, was an accountant. He was a good accountant and a good man. When I started my own construction business, many years ago, he had some advice for me. He told me that good small companies didn’t go under because of bad debts, or because their work was substandard.
Prosperity Partners

The fastest long winter on record?

By Jacki Hart CLP
By the time this hits your desk, we’ve all shoveled a bit of snow, spun a tire or two and resigned ourselves to digging an extra layer out of the hall closet, rather than heading outside in shirtsleeves.
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