May 8, 2019
London enews May 8, 2019
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2019 Garden Centres Canada Summit I would like to invite independent garden centre owners and operators to the first annual, two-day inspirational event where you will have the opportunity to tour innovative garden centres, learn from industry specialists and network with colleagues. Build on your tools to be ahead of the game, creative, and sustainable in a very competitive market. This Summit is to be grown upon and will move throughout Canada as a means to support and educate our industry. Join us on July 10-12 in Mississauga, Ont. Seats are limited! Details are available on the CNLA website. |
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Robin Godfrey Chair of Garden Centres Canada (GCC) and CNLA Board Member |
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London area youth job expo, May 15 Greenhouse Academy in Thorndale, Ont., is inviting leaders of business and education to participate in its first annual youth job fair. The 60,000 square foot facility will provide students access to business, industry and education to help drive the future labour pool of the London area. More details on the event website. Cuddy Open Garden, June 1-2 Stroll the gardens at your leisure, take one of the animated, free garden tours and shop the ever-popular plant sale. This event has something for everyone. Admission is $5.00 for adults and FREE for kids. Details online at HortTrades.com. LO members get a break at the gas pumps Summer gas prices in Ontario mean higher expenses for landscape business owners. LO members can save 2.9 cents per litre at Petro Canada, Esso and Mobil by using the Member Savings Program available through your LO member benefits. To see all savings, visit HortTrades.com. Box tree moth training session, May 9 CFIA is holding a citizen science monitoring program for box tree moth from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in James Gardens in Etobicoke. Volunteer to scout for this new pest. Details online at HortTrades.com Canadian Tulip Festival, May 10-20 This year's celebration will focus on Canada's role in the Liberation of the Netherlands in the Second World War. Celebrate the renewal of spring and a friendship between nations that has lasted over 74 years. A full schedule of events can be found online at tulipfestival.ca. TBG Blossom Party, May 28 This year's annual Blossom Party will take place in a new garden setting, and from dusk into evening. Includes live music, fashion show and food. The Monica van Maris Women of Influence Award will also be presented. Buy individual and VIP tickets online via the TBG website. LO members receive discount on hands-on bioretention field course, May 30 The STEP program is piloting a new one-day training course, titled “Understanding Construction, Certification, Inspection and Maintenance of Bioretention Facilities.” It is a hands-on field course, taking place in Oshawa, at Purple Woods Conservation Area on May 30. Participants will complete mock inspections and field analysis tests. LO members receive a 10 per cent by using code LO1718. Register today. OPA Dave Gower Memorial Golf Tournament, June 7 Register by May 15 for the Ontario Parks Association's annual golf tournament and be entered into a draw to win a free golf pass for the event. Proceeds support the OPA Foundation that provides financial support and scholarships to future professionals. Register online. Through the Garden Gate Tour, June 8-9 This annual self-guided tour of some of the city's largest private gardens will focus on the Beaches area of Toronto. Tickets are available online via the TBG website. ORCGA Golf Tournament, June 27 Key players in the damage prevention industry gather at the Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance's annual golf tournament. For a sponsorship or registrations package, visit the ORCGA website. Irrigation Boot Camp, July 9-10 In celebration of Smart Irrigation Month in July, Landscape Ontario is hosting a fast-paced, two-day seminar for those with at least two seasons of irrigation experience. This seminar will review the main irrigation components that make up a water-efficient automatic landscape irrigation systems. Details and online registration via HortTrades.com/seminars. |
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