February 2017

Previous Issues
President's Message

Welcoming 2017

By Paul Brydges
A recap of association activities at Congress 2017.
Feature

The best Congress ever

By Robert Ellidge
44th edition of Canada's Green Industry Show and Conference gets landscape profession excited for the year ahead.

Fanshawe College student garden donated to local mosque

Work of students to be repurposed for a wedding and at the college.

High school students in the spotlight

Great work of students provides exposure and opportunity.

Find out who’s eating your woody plants

New app can quickly diagnose pests in the landscape.
Association News

Leadership highlighted at AGM

Small changes to association's Provincial Board of Directors.

LO adds Eastern Ontario manager

Based in Westport, Ont., Wenneberg began her role back in November 2016.

In Memoriam - Eva Adams

Founder of R.M. Adams Trucking and Adams Landscape Supply passed away Jan. 23.

Learning event for all contractors

Annual Landscape Lecture event to be held Feb. 28.

Learn to diagnose common pests

Seminar to teach in-depth knowledge of pest identification, with emphasis on early detection.

Gelderman offers unique graduate program

Graduate program designed to help the next generation of landscape professionals.

Landscape Ontario pledges $100,000 to GTI

Site development for the new facility commenced in late September of 2016.

Apply now for irrigation certification program

Program to run March 7-8 at Landscape Ontario home office in Milton.
Special Section

Announcing the 2017 Awards of Excellence winners

A full listing of all winners in an easy-to-read, special section in Landscape Ontario magazine.
Industry News

Canada Blooms shines spotlight on green professions March 10-19

Stunning displays to showcase the work of professionals.

Changes to administration at Gelderman

Linda Hand appointed Health and Safety Manager, Deborah Gendreau takes on new position.

Leaders summit promotes growth for both owners and staff

Summit to feature great speakers and great sessions.

Nepean Point design competition

Project to see the redevelopment of one of the most spectacular lookouts in nation's captial.
Executive Desk

What is the purpose of Congress?

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
Word of the year for 2017 guide staff activities.
Public Relations

Bring back the green

By Denis Flanagan CLD
Working with plants is one sure way to attract young people to a career in the profession.
Membership

Snow fighters to the rescue

By Myscha Stafford
Observations about those who work all-hours clearing snow.
Underground World

Wish list for 2017

By Terry Murphy CLM
Ways to reduce the number of underground utility hits this coming year.
Prosperity Partners

Intentional improvements

By Jacki Hart CLM
Involve your team in developing processes to improve and celebrate success.
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