Horticulture Review Magazine - Landscape Ontario

May 2010

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Association News

LO story on Wikipedia

Landscape Ontario’s history and story can now be found on Wikipedia.

Western Landscape encourages Kingston students to plant trees

LO member Western Landscape Services of Kingston launched its third annual ‘Plant a Tree, Make our City Cool’ school project on Apr. 20.

Charge-out rates published

This month’s issue of Horticulture Review contains a reference card of construction and maintenance charge-out rates.

Cuddy Gardens opens for public tour

Faculty and students of the Fanshawe College Horticulture Technician Program will host an open garden at the A.M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens in Strathroy.

Earth Day celebrated with red maple at Queen’s Park

The event was part of an ongoing co-operative partnership between Landscape Ontario and the Ministry of Natural Resources to create Ontario’s Tree Atlas.

Grounds maintenance company offers no-emissions service

Reducing the impact on the environment has been the goal of Gordon Landscape Company’s owners, Eric and Danielle Gordon, since they started the landscape maintenance business.

Landscape Ontario joins Ontario Water Conservation Alliance

Landscape Ontario has joined a diverse coalition of environmental, industry, labour and community organizations under the name of The Ontario Water Conservation Alliance.

In Memoriam — Tony DeGroot

Landscape Ontario lost a founding member on Apr. 11, when Tony DeGroot passed away peacefully at the age of 88, while at home in his garden.

In Memoriam — Bill Morsink

Bill Morsink (B.Sc., M.Sc. Forestry), a pioneer of Urban Forestry, passed away on Mar. 23 after a courageous battle with cancer.

In Memoriam — Franciscus Lodewicus Johannes Maria Peters

Frans L.J.M. Peters, founder of Humber Nurseries Limited, Brampton, Ont., passed away on Sat., Apr. 10, 2010 at the Brampton Civic Hospital at the age of 89.

Department changes

Gilles Bouchard welcomed to the association's Events and Trade Show Department.

President's Message

So, why are you in this business anyway?

By Tom Intven

Have you ever seriously and reflectively asked yourself why you entered into the green industry, and why you remain in it?

Executive Desk

The many friends of LO

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT

I am constantly amazed at the support our Landscape Ontario family enjoys. This industry seems to attract great people who have passion for the horticulture, for their community and each other.

Professional And Workforce Development

More safety compliance information for landscape industry

By Sally Harvey CLT, CLP

The Ministry of Labour will visit workplaces that employ young and new workers.

Public Relations

From Waupoos to Windsor in a weekend

By Denis Flanagan CLD

Just like landscaping jobs, public relations opportunities sometimes arrive all at the same time.

Systems For Success

It’s all about overhead

By Mark Bradley

In this month’s article, Dan and Bill discuss Dan’s overhead budget and overhead cost recovery.

Feature

Mass bulb planting beautifies busy highways

Thanks to Landscape Ontario member Caroline de Vries, the scenery along those two major highways is now a bit more pleasant during the spring months.

Member Profile

Success means more than dollars at TNT Property Maintenance

By Allan Dennis

Rob and Linda Tester of TNT Property Maintenance measure their success not just in dollars, but in relationships with family, community, staff, association and business.

Chapter News

London Chapter concludes year of well-attended meetings

By Wendy Harry CHT

LO’s London Chapter wrapped up its final chapter meeting for 2009/10 with a bang.

Chapter collects over $1,300 and 800 pounds of food

The second annual food drive by LO’s Georgian Lakelands Chapter raised a total of $1,331 and over 800 pounds of food.

Industry News

Fiesta receives PMRA approval

In mid-April, Fiesta, a new weed control product manufactured by Neudorff North America, received its registration certificate from the PMRA. Complete Ontario approval is the next step.

Turf group gives life membership

Jane Arnett recognized for her outstanding contributions to the turfgrass industry.

LO unveils fifth season of VIA Rail garden tour

Now in its fifth year, the VIA Rail Garden Route program, organized by Landscape Ontario, highlights some of Canada’s most magnificent feature gardens along VIA’s Halifax to Vancouver Island network.

New rules on tiedowns

Changes came into effect on Jan. 1, 2010 on the requirement not to use a tiedown, or a component of a tiedown, to secure cargo to a vehicle.

LO Staff Profile

Allan Dennis

Editor Horticulture Review

OMAFRA Nursery And Landscape Report

Minor Use for outdoor ornamentals in Canada

By Jen Llewellyn

An annual workshop in Ottawa helps to improve growers’ access to newer, safer pesticides in Canada.

OMAFRA Turf Report

Tests on effectiveness of Fiesta’s weed control

By Pam Charbonneau

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of iron chelate for control of broadleaf weeds in turf.

Hort Protect

Fraud prevention awareness

By W. Michael Thomas, CFP, CLU, CH.F.C., R.F.P.

Steps must be taken to protect ourselves from scams.

Legal Issues

Keeping track of who’s who in construction

By Robert Kennaley

It is not unusual for even large companies to drop the ball and fail to keep up with registrations.

Prosperity Partners

Networking: A journey to success

By Jacki Hart CLP