June 2018

Previous Issues
President's Message

Supply and demand justifies a raise in prices

By Warren Patterson
The more we value our products and services, the more the consumer will too.
Feature

Mentoring the next generation of apprentices

By Robert Ellidge
Adam Angeloni is helping to inspire a whole generation of landscape apprentices.

Congress success about sticking to the plan

Show Committee's work to define clear goals and purpose is paying off.

LO board looks to the future

Association-wide strategic plan in the works.

St. James Park gets Earth Day weekend makeover

By Robert Ellidge
LO members and the community work together for the benefit of everyone.

Students compete at annual Skills Ontario

Future landscape professionals are put to the test.
Association News

London Student Chapter cleans and greens Culver Park

By Norna Hugasdottir
Group effort produces results for Earth Day 2018.

Green Streets Challenges 2018

Help to support an event in your community to get people inspired about the many benefits that come with outdoor activity in green spaces.

Irrigation group releases new charge out rates card

Aim is to educate potential and existing clients on the direct costs related to working with qualified irrigation professionals.

Garden retailer awards open July 1

LO member retailers have access to a specific awards competition each year.

Annual publication features projects by LO members

Magazine featuring member projects is on newsstands until the end of November.

Apply for scholarships before June 30

Over $300,000 in scholarships has been awarded in the last 10 years alone.
Industry News

Ways to prevent heat stress

Learn to recognize the symptoms and protect yourself from the physical health effects of heat stress.

Ministry announces upcoming safety blitzes

Enforcement campaigns to target fall protection and reversing equipment.

Snowposium moves to Brampton for 2018

Lionhead Golf and Conference Centre to host snow and ice professionals.
Scholarship Profile

Passion for the outdoors leads to a career path

Giovanna Catenacci quickly fell in love with landscaping and horticulture.
Executive Desk

What to do about labour

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
Attracting more skilled labour requires employers to first take ownership of the issue.
Public Relations

A new day is dawning

By Denis Flanagan CLD
A new generation of gardeners are provides an opportunity for the landscape profession.
Membership Message

The power of volunteers

By Myscha Stafford
Volunteers lend their expertise to annual garden tour.
Underground World

Milton mayor proclaims Dig Safe Month

By Terry Murphy CLM
Dig Safe flag raised at LO's home office in Milton.
Prosperity Partners

Top skills of great entrepreneurs

By Jacki Hart CLM
A fully engaged business owner must include three main actions as part of their daily habits.

Peer to Peer Network is priceless for LO member business owner

Lindsey Ross believes every business owner and manager should belong to LO's peer group.
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