September 2020

Previous Issues
Green Pencil

Ashes to ashes. Invasive pest fells a shy beauty

By Paul Epp
In the early 2000s, the emerald ash borer was first discovered in Canada. It’s a foreign insect that kills ash trees, and it has spread quickly. But who is noticing?
Feature

Online to the rescue

By Indira Kannan
How garden centres and suppliers moved nimbly to save business during pandemic shutdowns

Idea helps trees succeed

By Dave Turnbull
The Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign’s overall goal is to plant 117,000 trees — one for every Canadian soldier who has died defending our freedom from Confederation until the present.
Management Solutions

A winning strategy to sell snow

By Mark Bradley
You’ve got insane hours, sleepless nights (maybe weeks!), a labour shortage and your insurance company has doubled your premiums. How is anyone supposed to make good money in snow?
Road To Success

The good ones thrive

By Rod McDonald
In the late ’70s and early ’80s, there was a building boom in my area.
Legal Matters

Uber, construction contracts and the Supreme Court

By Robert Kennaley
To become an Uber driver, David Heller had to accept, without negotiation, the terms of Uber’s standard form services agreement which required him to submit disputes to mediation and arbitration in Holland, under the Rules of the International Chamber of Commerce.
CNLA News

CNLA News September 2020

News from the federation of Canada's provincial trade associations.
Newsscape

Alberta’s GISC goes virtual

Uncertainty on pandemic regulations has prompted Landscape Alberta’s leadership to offer its Green Industry Show and Conference (GISC) in a virtual format this fall.

GIE Expo cancels 2020 event

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and continued regulatory uncertainty, GIE/OPEI, announced the 2020 show will be postponed until next year.

Vineland seeks board members

Located in the Niagara Region of Ontario, Vineland is a uniquely Canadian results-oriented organization dedicated to horticulture science and innovation.

AAS fetes celosia and squash cultivars

All-America Selections, North America’s oldest non-profit plant trialing organization, announced two new AAS Winners for the 2021 garden season.

NGB launches “Year of” marketing campaign

The National Garden Bureau, the non-profit organization promoting gardening in North America on behalf of the horticulture industry and its members, is pleased to announce the five plant classes that will be featured in the 2021 “Year of the” program.
New Products

New Products September 2020

A selection of new products on the market for landscape professionals
Mentor Moment

Okay to get dirty

Rita Horan, Woodstock, Ont.’s, parks and forestry supervisor, directs boundless energy toward getting kids and families active outdoors.
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