July 2011

Previous Issues
President's Message

The glue that holds us all together

By Tom Intven
Good communication helps to keep our 10 sectors and nine Chapters cohesive.
Executive Desk

Is the time right for an accredited company designation?

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
One of the many discussions taking place on Landscape Ontario’s LinkedIn forum involves the merits of an accredited company designation.
Public Relations

A green roof of a different kind

By Denis Flanagan CLD
LO helped promote and participate in the recent Green Tie Fundraiser at Sutton Place Hotel.
Underground World

Provincial government axes Bill 180

By Terry Murphy CLP
Bill 180 had passage of the first and second readings in the legislature before the provincial Liberals axed it.
Professional And Workforce Development

Safety, locates, heat stress and skilled labour are important issues

By Sally Harvey CLT, CLP
Over the past few weeks I have received a few interesting calls in regards to safety on the job site. I would like to relay that information to our members.
Systems For Success

Not closing sales? Tailor your message

By Mark Bradley
Try adjusting the way you sell your jobs, based on your customer’s personality.
Volunteer Profile

Michael LaPorte CLT

Michael LaPorte was recently recognized for his major contribution to Landscape Ontario.
Membership

Sponsors reveal benefits of sponsorships

By Helen Hassard
As I’m sure you know, most of the chapters are hosting a social event or two this summer to raise money for a local charity or chapter initiatives.
Chapter News

Ottawa golfers helping food bank

The Ottawa Chapter is well underway with preparations for its major networking event of the summer, the annual golf tournament.

Alf Savage to address anniversary celebration

Alf Savage will be the keynote speaker at the 75th anniversary celebrations of the Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture and the Ontario Parks Association.
Association News

It’s official, agreement signed to co-locate Blooms and Home Show

The two events will be held side-by-side next year at the Direct Energy Centre in Toronto.

Orchard Farm Nurseries

Karl Klinck, past president of the Windsor Chapter, of Orchard Farm Nurseries in Windsor, was featured in People Profiles in the May issue of Biz X magazine.

Manderley Turf Products

Manderley Turf Products of Ottawa, announced it completed the acquisition of Terra Turf Farms of Calgary.

DiGiovanni receives honourary degree

LO executive director was awarded a honourary Bachelor Degree in Applied Studies from the Humber College.

Safety program coming for growers

Landscape Ontario Growers Sector Group has received funding for the development of the Ornamental Growers Safety Program.

LO-funded project studies methods to manage verticillum wilt

A plant biologist with A&L Biologicals in London, Ont., has submitted his first report on his research into managing verticillium wilt disease of maples and other horticultural plants.

Expo 2011 is now in a home of its own

Expo 2011 begins the decade in a new modern location, on a new date and with a distinct new look.

Eloquip celebrates 25th year

Over 200 people signed the guest book during the celebration of Eloquip’s 25th anniversary on June 3.
Industry News

Snow in July?

By Kristen McIntyre CHT
Snow in July? Nope, it’s all about snow in September! Each fall, Landscape Ontario holds a snow and ice symposium, which is typically a sold-out event.

Certification — the industry’s best kept secret

By Tim J. Kearney CLP
There is a place that once a year springs to life and demonstrates everything that we, as professionals, hope to believe is possible.

Quebec acknowledges 2,4-D safety, won’t change Ontario ban

An agreement was reached as part of the settlement of a NAFTA dispute that challenged the Quebec government’s ban on certain uses of 2,4-D as being without scientific basis.

Industry debates underground economy

The issue of accepting cash payments in return for discount prices or avoiding tax is big for many members of Landscape Ontario.
Assocation News

EnviroBond

EnviroBond was selected to participate in Home Depot Canada’s Innovation for Sustainability program.
Members In The News

Kooy Brothers

CEO Global Network profiled Bill Kooy, owner of Kooy Brothers Equipment.
Letter To The Editor

Letter to the editor - July 2011

By Marc Arnold
The following letter is addressed to LO president Tom Intven in response to his column, ‘Spring is a time to be off balance on purpose’ that appeared in the May 2011 edition of Horticulture Review.
LO Staff Profile

Kathleen Pugliese

Executive administrative assistant
Member Profile

Life member ready to begin a busy new phase

Hank Gelderman has spent his life operating a successful company and in volunteer service to his community
Feature

More than new flowers at this year’s trial gardens

By Rodger Tschanz
At press time, the sun is finally shining, after a long dismal and wet spring, and I’ve finally got the gardens planted.

Toronto Chapter brings joy of the garden to Sick Kids

The ninth floor of the Hospital for Sick Children is now a special oasis for young cancer patients and their families, thanks to the work of over 50 volunteers from LO Toronto Chapter.
© 2024 Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association