January 2019

Previous Issues
President's Message

I need your help

By Warren Patterson
Members are needed to help implement strategic plan objectives.
Feature

Ontario cosmetic pesticide ban update

By Jordan Whitehouse
A decade after the province banned the use of pesticides, has anything really changed?
Association News

Georgian Lakelands Chapter awards 2018

Chapter's annual awards night puts the spotlight on outstanding individuals and companies.

Email messages offering Congress lists are not from Landscape Ontario

Tips on how to spot fraudulent email messages.

Growers and retailers get together to discuss buying trends and challenges

Panel discussion part of annual dinner event.

Growers to learn about production and marketing

Annual Growers Short Course to feature two talks by Paul Pilon.

All-in-one event for Irrigation contractors

Seasoned landscape contractors can access the latest products, services and education at this annual event.

Lunch and learn at grounds management lecture

Full-day event includes a great roster of speakers, lunch and exhibitors.

In Memoriam - Bruce Lively

Bruce Lively, founder and president of Blue Jay Irrigation in London, Ont., has passed.

Say thanks with special discounted tickets for Canada Blooms

Inspire your employees, family and clients with special tickets to Canada Blooms.

Georgian Lakelands Chapter offers a mid-winter break

Event offers a fun day on the ski slopes or at the spa.
Volunteer Profile

People, plants and learning

For volunteer, Rebecca Parker, participating on the Show Committee has been a really cool experience.
Professional News

Electrical safety tips for working around powerlines

By Patrick Falzon
Follow safe work practices to avoid any potential for injury.

Talking healthy roots with Ontario horticulture students

Next generation of horticultural talent discusses the science of healthy roots.

Online Source Book helps connect landscape pros with Canadian suppliers

Landscape pros across the country have access to a free, online tool to source local suppliers.
Executive Desk

I love meeting with members

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
A reminder to stay true to our founding principles.
Public Relations

If pigs could fly

By Denis Flanagan CLD
Challenge yourself and your employees in this, the Year of the Pig.
Membership

2019: The Year of the Members

By Myscha Stafford
Your input helps to make improvements to membership services each year.

Peer to Peer Network: Landscape Ontario member-only benefit

Expert advice, mentoring and self-improvement are a free benefit to LO member business owners who join this unique group.
Underground World

A review of 2018 activities

By Terry Murphy CLM
A summary of efforts put forth by the ORCGA in 2018.
Prosperity Partners

The power of peers working together

By Jacki Hart CLM
Members of LO's Peer to Peer Network share the benefits they have received from time invested in the group workshops.
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