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May 2010
Previous Issues
Association News
LO story on Wikipedia
Landscape Ontario’s history and story can now be found on Wikipedia.
Western Landscape encourages Kingston students to plant trees
LO member Western Landscape Services of Kingston launched its third annual ‘Plant a Tree, Make our City Cool’ school project on Apr. 20.
Charge-out rates published
This month’s issue of Horticulture Review contains a reference card of construction and maintenance charge-out rates.
Cuddy Gardens opens for public tour
Faculty and students of the Fanshawe College Horticulture Technician Program will host an open garden at the A.M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens in Strathroy.
Earth Day celebrated with red maple at Queen’s Park
The event was part of an ongoing co-operative partnership between Landscape Ontario and the Ministry of Natural Resources to create Ontario’s Tree Atlas.
Grounds maintenance company offers no-emissions service
Reducing the impact on the environment has been the goal of Gordon Landscape Company’s owners, Eric and Danielle Gordon, since they started the landscape maintenance business.
Landscape Ontario joins Ontario Water Conservation Alliance
Landscape Ontario has joined a diverse coalition of environmental, industry, labour and community organizations under the name of The Ontario Water Conservation Alliance.
In Memoriam — Tony DeGroot
Landscape Ontario lost a founding member on Apr. 11, when Tony DeGroot passed away peacefully at the age of 88, while at home in his garden.
In Memoriam — Bill Morsink
Bill Morsink (B.Sc., M.Sc. Forestry), a pioneer of Urban Forestry, passed away on Mar. 23 after a courageous battle with cancer.
In Memoriam — Franciscus Lodewicus Johannes Maria Peters
Frans L.J.M. Peters, founder of Humber Nurseries Limited, Brampton, Ont., passed away on Sat., Apr. 10, 2010 at the Brampton Civic Hospital at the age of 89.
Department changes
Gilles Bouchard welcomed to the association's Events and Trade Show Department.
President's Message
So, why are you in this business anyway?
By Tom Intven
Have you ever seriously and reflectively asked yourself why you entered into the green industry, and why you remain in it?
Executive Desk
The many friends of LO
By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
I am constantly amazed at the support our Landscape Ontario family enjoys. This industry seems to attract great people who have passion for the horticulture, for their community and each other.
Professional And Workforce Development
More safety compliance information for landscape industry
By Sally Harvey CLT, CLP
The Ministry of Labour will visit workplaces that employ young and new workers.
Public Relations
From Waupoos to Windsor in a weekend
By Denis Flanagan CLD
Just like landscaping jobs, public relations opportunities sometimes arrive all at the same time.
Systems For Success
It’s all about overhead
By Mark Bradley
In this month’s article, Dan and Bill discuss Dan’s overhead budget and overhead cost recovery.
Feature
Mass bulb planting beautifies busy highways
Thanks to Landscape Ontario member Caroline de Vries, the scenery along those two major highways is now a bit more pleasant during the spring months.
Member Profile
Success means more than dollars at TNT Property Maintenance
By Allan Dennis
Rob and Linda Tester of TNT Property Maintenance measure their success not just in dollars, but in relationships with family, community, staff, association and business.
Chapter News
London Chapter concludes year of well-attended meetings
By Wendy Harry CHT
LO’s London Chapter wrapped up its final chapter meeting for 2009/10 with a bang.
Chapter collects over $1,300 and 800 pounds of food
The second annual food drive by LO’s Georgian Lakelands Chapter raised a total of $1,331 and over 800 pounds of food.
Industry News
Fiesta receives PMRA approval
In mid-April, Fiesta, a new weed control product manufactured by Neudorff North America, received its registration certificate from the PMRA. Complete Ontario approval is the next step.
Turf group gives life membership
Jane Arnett recognized for her outstanding contributions to the turfgrass industry.
LO unveils fifth season of VIA Rail garden tour
Now in its fifth year, the VIA Rail Garden Route program, organized by Landscape Ontario, highlights some of Canada’s most magnificent feature gardens along VIA’s Halifax to Vancouver Island network.
New rules on tiedowns
Changes came into effect on Jan. 1, 2010 on the requirement not to use a tiedown, or a component of a tiedown, to secure cargo to a vehicle.
LO Staff Profile
Allan Dennis
Editor Horticulture Review
OMAFRA Nursery And Landscape Report
Minor Use for outdoor ornamentals in Canada
By Jen Llewellyn
An annual workshop in Ottawa helps to improve growers’ access to newer, safer pesticides in Canada.
OMAFRA Turf Report
Tests on effectiveness of Fiesta’s weed control
By Pam Charbonneau
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of iron chelate for control of broadleaf weeds in turf.
Hort Protect
Fraud prevention awareness
By W. Michael Thomas, CFP, CLU, CH.F.C., R.F.P.
Steps must be taken to protect ourselves from scams.
Legal Issues
Keeping track of who’s who in construction
By Robert Kennaley
It is not unusual for even large companies to drop the ball and fail to keep up with registrations.
Prosperity Partners
Networking: A journey to success
By Jacki Hart CLP
There is no doubt in my mind that joining Landscape Ontario launched my business success in ways that I never anticipated.
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