March 2023

Previous Issues
President's Message

Spring is in the air

By Lindsay Drake Nightingale
Now, boots are on the ground, and work is starting to ramp up. This is an exciting time of year.
Special Section

2023 Awards of Excellence winners

See all winners in the 2023 Landscape Ontario Awards of Excellence program.
Feature

A time to shine: Congress in all its glory

By Karina Sinclair
50th anniversary of Landscape Ontario’s Congress trade show and conference had something for everyone.

GROW Success Snapshot: Dutra Landscaping

By Rebecca Harrison
Tamara Modebadze recently moved to the Hamilton area from Ukraine, where she worked as a project manager in landscaping for nearly eight years.

To mow or not to mow in May

By Dr. Sara Stricker and Dr. Eric Lyons
The experts at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute answer the question of whether the practice of No Mow May makes sense for landscapes in Ontario.
Association News

Brookdale Treeland Nurseries wins AIPH International Grower of the Year 2023

Brookdale Treeland Nurseries has been awarded the title of International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) 2023 by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH).

A legacy that lasts

By Tony DiGiovanni
Contributing to, or starting a new scholarship fund will help to benefit candidates for many years to come.

In Memoriam — Frank Pacitto

President of Best Way Stone passed away on Feb. 23, 2023.

In Memoriam — Joe Virgona

Joe Virgona, founder of Fiesta Farms in Toronto passed away at the age of 80.

Snow Day returns with record-breaking temperatures

Georgian Lakelands Chapter held a successful Snow Day on Feb. 15, 2023.
New Members

New Members March 2023

Landscape Ontario welcomes 57 new members this month.
Professional News

Ontario helps more students enter the skilled trades faster

More students will be able to enter the skilled trades faster while still earning their high-school diploma.

Vineland releases 2022-23 Innovation Report

Vineland Research and Innovation Centre's 2023-2023 Innovation Report contains updates on various research projects and initiatives.

Double the rebate for smaller businesses

Double the rebates are available for small businesses (1-99 employees).

In Memoriam — Stanley Keith Squires

Stanley Keith Squires passed away peacefully passed after a long battle with dementia.
Executive Desk

Our strength is our community

By Joe Salemi CAE
Members across the province say the main reason they continue to be so involved with LO is because of the relationships they made by attending one of our events.
Membership

Chapter and Sector Group FAQ

By Amy Buchanan CMP
Now is the time to get involved with the association's Chapter or Sector Group boards.
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